Ben Affleck crushing on Sydney Sweeney and swears his 'interest goes beyond her looks': Insider
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Another May-December Hollywood romance on the horizon? At least, that’s what Hollywood hunk Ben Affleck is eyeing with Sydney Sweeney, spills an insider.
Speaking to RadarOnline, a source shared that with the ‘Euphoria’ actress back in the dating market after splitting from fiance Jonathan Davino, she has earned a new admirer in the Oscar-winning actor, who is also fresh out of divorce from his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.
As reported by the outlet, Sweeney has separated from the 41-year-old businessman, even though they were set to tie the knot in May. Though a few sources claim that she has reportedly moved on with her ‘Anyone But You’ co-star Glen Powell.
However, sources shared that despite the ongoing speculations, Affleck is reportedly willing to take a risk and pursue the 27-year-old diva.
Ben Affleck wants to take a chance with Sydney Sweeney, claims insider
An insider recently dished to the outlet that the ‘Argo’ actor has reportedly developed a tender spot for Sweeney, and would “love a chance to take her out.”
"Ben has been crushing on Sydney for a while," shared the source, before adding, "Just like nearly every other man in the world, he thinks she's incredibly hot and he'd love a chance to take her out."
The insider further added that with the actress purportedly splitting with her fiance and focusing on her career intrigued Affleck more, who is equally impressed by her ambitions.
The insider shared, "He swears his interest goes beyond her looks. She's already making moves in Hollywood as a producer, and he thinks that's incredibly impressive.”
They continued, “He's heard great things about her intelligence and business savvy through the grapevine, so he's very eager to meet her and see for himself."
While Affleck is crushing hard on the actress, he is not making it a secret, as the source revealed that the 52-year-old is "making it known he's intrigued by her.”
"He's been asking around and putting it out there that he wants to get an introduction,” dished the mole.
Apart from the 27-year-old's dedication to work, the insider revealed Affleck is also drawn toward Sweeney’s low-key lifestyle.
It has been said that Affleck, who has previously battled alcohol addiction and is currently sober, has found another endearing quality about the ‘Madame Web’ actress. Sweeney, who previously admitted that she is “just a water person,” has captured the ‘AIR’ actor’s attention for her addiction-free lifestyle as well.
Ben Affleck is undeterred by their three-decades-old age gap
While Affleck has found a plethora of endearing characteristics to crush on Sweeney, a few people around the ‘Gone Girl’ star have posed questions regarding the huge age gap between them.
However, the insider revealed that the almost 30-year age gap “isn't a concern" for him.
The source shared, "If she were the typical 27-year-old that loved to go out clubbing, he'd be turned off," before adding, "But she's actually known to be a homebody, not out on the party scene. She's driven and confident, which are qualities that Ben has always been drawn to.
"Still, with a massive age gap, who knows if she'd be interested in him?” mused the insider, before adding emphatically, "But he's going to shoot his shot when the time comes; he has nothing to lose."
