Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have moved on in their respective lives! The Justice League actor arrived at CinemaCon on April 2 at the famed Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and looked in great spirits. He sported noticeably darker hair to promote his new film, The Accountant 2.
It’s been a year since their marriage came to an end and the dad of three has finally gotten his groove back. He recently told GQ that he’s been sober for more than five years. Another source told US Weekly that the actor has been feeling less “exposed” since the Bennifer 2.0 drama died down.
“He’s focused on himself and work, and he seems very happy,” the source added. Speaking to GQ, Affleck subtly revealed that there was no drama or soap opera behind his split with Lopez. He admitted to being a reserved and private person which contradicted the On The Floor singer’s outgoing lifestyle.
He reportedly never enjoyed the media attention to their relationship and was uncomfortable with the Bennifer 2.0 nickname, coined by fans after their reconciliation in 2021. A source told US Weekly that the former flames remained on good terms but are not as connected on a regular basis.
“They’re not in contact very often,” the source added. A third source claimed that although they have limited communication, they are “in a place where they know they can call or text at any time and be cordial.”
Moreover, both Affleck and Lopez’s kids with former partners have reportedly maintained their bond even after their split. Affleck shares Violet, 19, Fin, 16, and Samuel, 13 with ex-wife Jennifer Garner and Lopez is mom to her 17-year-old twins Emme and Max whom she had with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Affleck and Lopez stayed in touch but more so during the divorce and especially for the kids. “The blended family vibe has softened with distance, but there’s still lots of love,” the source added.