Ben Affleck ‘Working Nonstop’ Amid Jennifer Lopez Marital Woes

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly heading towards an amicable divorce, with Affleck specializing in his work and youngsters whereas leaning on his buddy Matt Damon for assist.

Affleck can also be mentioned to have delayed submitting for divorce to guard Lopez, although they’re now not on talking phrases.

Based on a latest report, Jennifer Lopez’s internal circle and Ben Affleck by no means bought alongside, significantly her longtime supervisor, Benny Medina.

Based on insiders, Affleck has been making an attempt to maintain a low profile amid ongoing marital troubles with Lopez and is channeling his power into staying productive and spending high quality time together with his three youngsters, Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, whom he shares together with his first spouse, Jennifer Garner.

A supply instructed People Magazine, “It hasn’t been the simplest summer season for him both. He is simply making an attempt to remain targeted and make every single day pretty much as good as potential. Ben’s doing nicely. He thrives when he is busy and he is been working nonstop. The youngsters are nonetheless off from college. He spends a variety of time with them, too.”

This report comes after the “Argo” actor bought a $20.5 million mansion within the Pacific Palisades space of Los Angeles.

Affleck and Lopez have since publicly listed their marital residence in Beverly Hills on the market, additional fueling hypothesis that they’re getting divorced. The couple is in search of $68 million for the palatial property; nonetheless, they’ve but to discover a purchaser.

Based on an insider, the actor was in want of a change of atmosphere amid his marriage drama with Lopez. The actor’s new house is seemingly the type of place he needed earlier than he and his spouse settled for his or her Beverly Hills residence.

“Ben wanted new power in his life,” a supply instructed US Weekly, describing the brand new home as extra suited to his style. “He is in a greater mindset and is pushing ahead.”

They added that “Ben appears like he is been weighed down this yr. He’ll all the time take care of Jen, however he is aware of the wedding is completed, and he needs to give attention to himself proper now.”

One other supply instructed the information outlet that the couple now not shares widespread pursuits, and the honeymoon part of their relationship has ended, leaving them on “completely different pages.”

Concerning their impending divorce, Affleck and Lopez are reportedly aiming for a easy and conflict-free course of.

“Neither of them needs this to be dragged out and contentious,” an insider claimed, per Us Weekly. With a prenuptial settlement already in place, the couple is claimed to be finalizing the small print, with a give attention to preserving their break up “amicable.”

One other supply talked about that Lopez would like to make their marriage work regardless of the difficulties. “It is heartbreaking for her; she tried very exhausting to make it work,” they shared.

In the meantime, Affleck has reportedly been leaning on his longtime buddy and collaborator, Matt Damon, as he navigates the alleged finish of his marriage.

“Matt has been so supportive all through this ordeal. Matt’s an awesome distraction, and he makes Ben snort,” an insider mentioned.

Amid information of the couple’s break up, Lopez is claimed to be feeling “livid and humiliated.”

An insider instructed Page Six, “He is humiliated her as a result of she made a giant deal that he is the love of her life. They simply had two weddings two years in the past. That is some type of a file, they don’t seem to be younger youngsters.”

The insider additionally talked about that the “That is Me..Now” star is especially distressed as a result of their separation impacts their mixed households.

“There are 5 youngsters concerned on this,” the supply famous, referring to Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, 16, from her marriage to Marc Anthony and Ben’s youngsters. “She knew they had been going to mix households. She has not absolutely accepted it’s over.”

Affleck, then again, has reportedly delayed submitting for divorce to “shield” Lopez. Based on sources, the couple is now not talking, and Affleck is making an attempt to handle the scenario delicately to spare the singer additional embarrassment.

Affleck has reportedly by no means been well-received inside Lopez’s internal circle, significantly by her longtime supervisor, Benny Medina.

Based on a supply who spoke to Page Six, Affleck and Medina “cannot stand one another. They do not get alongside, and there is nonetheless dangerous blood,” courting again to Lopez and Affleck’s first engagement within the early 2000s.

Medina initially parted methods with Lopez in 2003, and sources recommend that the “Gone Woman” actor contributed to that call.

After Lopez and Affleck known as off their engagement in 2004, she finally rehired Medina, who has been a trusted advisor ever since.

Nonetheless, throughout Bennifer 2.0, Medina reportedly selected to remain silent. “His perspective was, ‘I am gonna say nothing.’ [There] was no, ‘Good for you,’ but additionally, [he] wasn’t unfavorable,” a supply revealed. “He is aware of her, and he knew she was going to marry him it doesn’t matter what, so what is the level?”

The rekindled romance with Affleck additionally reportedly strained Lopez’s friendship along with her longtime greatest buddy, Leah Remini. Remini had suggested Lopez to rethink the connection, reminding her of the explanations for his or her preliminary breakup, citing Affleck’s selfishness and lack of dedication.

Lopez was reportedly so upset by Remini’s recommendation that she lower ties along with her, even excluding her from the marriage. Nonetheless, the 2 have since reconnected,