Ben Affleck’s new look is a stark contrast to his previous stiff, suited-up appearance often seen alongside Jennifer Lopez. The star of The Accountant 2 has embraced a punk rock aesthetic, opting for a faux hawk and a funky t-shirt layered under a black leather jacket, paired with grey jeans. This transformation has sent fans into a frenzy, speculating about the changes in his personal life.
Adding to the speculation, Ben Affleck was seen without his wedding ring, a move that followed Jennifer Lopez’s subtle hint at potential marital trouble by switching her wedding ring to her right hand. The actor, who recently purchased a $20 million home in Los Angeles, appeared more relaxed as he was casually spotted walking around a parking lot before hopping on his electric bike. Fans couldn’t help but draw comparisons to his previous transformation during his separation from Jennifer Garner, leading to further questions about the current state of his marriage.
Fans reacted strongly to the newly surfaced pictures, with one noting, “I feel like he lost a lot of weight.” Another recalled, “I just remembered when he and Garner divorced, he got a huge back tattoo of a phoenix. They asked Garner about it, and she said… bless his heart, lmao…” Another fan commented, “He looks a hot mess. At least J.Lo had him well-groomed,” while another added, “The J.Lo glow wore off real quick, chile.”
The speculation around their split has led to various theories, with some sources suggesting that Jennifer Lopez’s overwhelming fame and constant camera attention were too much for Affleck, who felt his private life was suffering. A new report, however, suggests that Lopez’s new cocktail line was the final straw in their relationship. A source revealed, “Ben had to fight to get his life back after overcoming alcohol. Knowing how he lost everything including the love of his family, knowing that he could possibly relapse, Jen decided to start her own spritzer line for more money, as if she did not have enough. This was one of the things that broke the camel’s back. But Ben saved his sobriety.”