Jennifer Lopez officially called it quits on her marriage to Ben Affleck by filing for divorce in August 2024. The couple stayed together for two years before deciding to part ways. While the split appears amicable as they go through the proceedings, Affleck is reportedly making new lifestyle changes that Lopez would’ve loved to have seen during their marriage. Here’s what a source said regarding her feelings about his changes.
Jennifer Lopez thinks Ben Affleck’s lifestyle changes post-divorce filing are a ‘slap in the face’
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck started their divorce in August 2024. However, their filing states that they officially separated as a couple in April 2024. Neither Lopez nor Affleck appear to be dating anyone just yet. Lopez recently opened up in an interview regarding how she’s excited to focus on herself in this next chapter of her life. As for Affleck, rumors flew that he and Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy had a budding romance. But those rumors seemed to have dropped off.
A source told In Touch Weekly that Affleck has started making serious lifestyle changes as he reenters the dating scene. “Ben is suddenly going out of his way to pamper himself and look his absolute best,” the insider alleged. “He’s now dying his hair, getting manicures and pedicures, getting waxed from head to toe. He’s even getting hair plugs and seeing the dermatologist for skin treatments to turn back the clock.”
Affleck seemed to show off his new look in early October while out with his child, Fin. The father of three sported a button-down shirt, black dress pants, a freshly trimmed beard, and dyed hair. The source added that Lopez is “seeing red” over Affleck’s changes, “because these are all the things she wanted him to do when they were together, and he totally refused.”
“It feels like a total slap in the face because it’s sending this message that she wasn’t worth making these changes for, but now that he’s single and looking to impress new women, he’s willing to step it up and stop being such a slob,” the insider continued.
Ben Affleck is reportedly cutting out cigarettes and junk food as he reenters the dating scene
Ben Affleck is allegedly ready to make serious life changes in the wake of his second divorce. Not only has he started to cut his cigarette smoking and love of junk food, but he’s also hitting the gym. Another source told In Touch Weekly that Affleck hopes to tighten up his legs and glutes via his workouts, as he’s neglected his lower body through the years.
The “divorce has him wanting to really buff up and get into the best possible shape — especially now that he’s back on the dating scene,” the insider continued, adding that Affleck might also look into getting more tattoos.
Jennifer Lopez is also “working out like crazy,” a source told Life & Style. “Jennifer hates the direction her life has taken, and she can’t control what Ben’s doing, but she can manipulate her diet and exercise regime,” the source alleged.
J.Lo, her soon-to-be ex-husband, and Jennifer Garner nearly had an awkward run-in
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner nearly ran into Jennifer Lopez at an event in Brentwood, Los Angeles, in October 2024. Lopez attended the event with friends and her child, Emme Muñiz, 16. According to DailyMail.com, Affleck and Garner were seen walking through the same area as Lopez with their child, Fin, 15.
Lopez, Affleck, and Garner all dressed casually at the event. Lopez wore a light gray jumpsuit with a tie waist and nude pumps. Garner wore jeans and a black sweater, while Affleck opted for light blue jeans, a red shirt, and a red corduroy jacket.
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