Ben Affleck seems to be specializing in household time as he was just lately noticed together with his little one Seraphina Affleck, following his estranged spouse Jennifer Lopez’s submitting for divorce on Tuesday, August 20.
In pictures shared by Page Six, the 52-year-old actor was seen photographed seemingly in low spirits, sporting a blue button-down shirt over a grey t-shirt, paired with khaki pants and Nike sneakers, whereas holding a telephone. He was photographed heading into an AMC theater in Marina Del Rey, California, for a film evening together with his 15-year-old, who wore a graphic t-shirt and cargo pants, together with three different teenagers.
This sighting comes shortly after Affleck was seen with Seraphina whereas dropping off his eldest daughter Violet at Yale College for her freshman yr, accompanied by his former partner Jennifer Garner. His youngest son, Samuel, was not current. As Affleck focuses on household, he’s additionally navigating his divorce from the 55-year-old singer.
JLo filed for divorce on the Los Angeles Superior Court docket, citing irreconcilable variations as the reason for their separation, in response to Page Six. The submitting famous that their break up occurred on April 26, 2024. Lopez has additionally requested to legally change her final identify from Affleck again to Lopez.
Hypothesis about bother of their marriage started earlier this yr, with indicators that the couple was dealing with challenges. They didn’t have a good time their two-year marriage ceremony anniversary and listed their marital dwelling on the market.
An insider instructed People that Ben “hasn’t given [Jennifer] any indicators that he desires to proceed their marriage” and “hasn’t proven any dedication or curiosity in making their marriage work.” The supply added, “It’s gotten to the purpose the place she simply must look out for herself.”
The couple, often called “Bennifer,” initially dated within the early 2000s, changing into Hollywood’s “It” couple earlier than calling off their engagement in 2004. A decade later, they rekindled their romance and married. As Affleck now focuses on his youngsters, “Jenny from the Block” can even be spending time along with her personal youngsters, Emme and Max, whom she shares with singer Marc Anthony.