Ben Affleck ‘feeling confident’ and ‘raring’ to start dating after Jennifer Lopez divorce, claims source

Ben Affleck is getting a lot of attention now that he's close to becoming Hollywood's most eligible bachelor
PUBLISHED AUG 26, 2024
Ben Affleck is reportedly ready to move on in life after splitting from Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)
Ben Affleck is reportedly ready to move on in life after splitting from Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following Jennifer Lopez's unusual divorce filing from estranged husband Ben Affleck, the 'Air' actor has been gaining a lot of attention and is getting closer to becoming Hollywood's most eligible bachelor again.

The 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' hitmaker, 55, officially filed for divorce from the 52-year-old Academy Award winner on Tuesday, August 20, after two years of marriage.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) (L-R) Ben
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20 (Getty Images)

Ben Affleck reportedly ready to 'date' amid Jennifer Lopez divorce

Jennifer Lopez filed the divorce application on the same day that the former couple celebrated their extravagant wedding at Ben Affleck's mansion in Georgia two years earlier.

The 'Jenny From the Block' hitmaker filed pro per, or without an attorney, and stated April 26 as their date of separation, per OK! Magazine.

Despite Lopez having ended their marriage, the 'Good Will Hunting' star is not "going to pull the trigger until he’s divorced, but there are plenty of women interested in him," an insider claimed of Affleck's social life.

The insider added, "Even before they separated, Ben complained about the state of their intimacy so there’s no doubt he’s raring to get back out there and date."

Moreover, it appears like Affleck is prepared to return to the dating scene. The actor was recently seen out and about in Los Angeles, where he was seen sporting a new haircut.

His new hairstyle, which included a short tuft of hair on top and was shaved on the sides, was paired with his edgy outfit of black leather jacket, thin trousers, and aviator sunglasses.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 27:  (FILE PHOTO) Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the premiere of R
Ben Affleck is reportedly looking to date other women after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce (Getty Images)

The insider said of Affleck's latest appearance, "He’s feeling really confident and excited about his new look and raring to get out there and live life again and prove he’s still got it."

Earlier, Affleck abandoned his wedding band and skipped Jennifer Lopez's birthday celebration in the Hamptons. Rather, he closed escrow on July 24 on a $20 million bachelor pad in Pacific Palisades, California.

The 'Marry Me' actress is flushed from the entire experience. "Jennifer Lopez is well aware that Ben's name is being talked about as a new eligible bachelor on the Hollywood scene, and she's steaming mad," the source claimed.

The source revealed to InTouch Weekly, "There’s a big part of her that feels if she can’t have him, then no one should, and you better believe she’ll do what she can to sabotage him."

"Even if all she can do is warn everyone that he should come with a written health warning because of the way he messed with her head."

Jennifer Aniston has 'mini crush' on Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston became friends while co-starring in the 2009 romance comedy 'He's Just Not That Into You.'

Now, insiders revealed to InTouch Weekly that Aniston is hoping the couple will get to hang out after Affleck and Lopez's split announcement.

"Jen has definitely had a mini crush on Ben for years, but he's always been in these very serious, long-term relationships during that time. But change is in the air," a source close to the 'Friends' star revealed.

The insider revealed: "There's a very friendly and flirty open line of communication between them, plus a boatload of mutual friends — everybody from Jon Hamm to Sandra Bullock, who can totally see Ben and Jen becoming a couple down the road."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Jennifer Aniston, winner of Outstanding Performance by a Femal
Jennifer Aniston reportedly harbors a 'mini crush' on Ben Affleck (Getty Images)

The insider claimed that Aniston views the marital issues between Lopez and Affleck as an "opportunity." They said, "As things pretty openly wind down between J Lo and Ben, there’s a real opportunity for Jen [Aniston] to make up for lost time with Ben."

"They’ve never really been single at the same time before, and Jen has been a true-blue fan of Ben’s for decades."

Aniston is "hoping they’ll get to hang out in the wake of his imminent divorce from Jennifer Lopez," according to the source. However, neither Aniston nor Affleck have verified the source's remarks.

MORE STORIES

The post Khloe Kardashian liked featured Charlie Kirk speaking with a fan at an event about his devout Christian faith
Sep 13, 2025
Whitney Cummings sparked widespread outrage after posting a controversial tweet about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Sep 13, 2025
Prince Harry was spotted entering King Charles’s London residence, months after saying his father had ignored his calls
Sep 11, 2025
Rosie O'Donnell said Ellen DeGeneres’ friendship denial hurt so much she printed T-shirts for her staff reading, 'I don’t know Rosie, we’re not friends'
Sep 10, 2025
A post alleged that Karoline Leavitt called Patti LaBelle 'just a singer,' leading LaBelle to deliver a seven-word response that froze the studio
Sep 10, 2025
Jennifer Lopez feels free channeling emotions into music, but Ben Affleck is embarrassed and sees it as crossing a line, according to the source
Sep 9, 2025
Howard Stern added that he missed last week’s show due to illness, not contract talks, and addressed rumors of being fired from his own show
Sep 9, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement in August 2025 triggered a wave of pregnancy chatter after an ultrasound photo went viral
Sep 9, 2025
Ed Sheeran, 34, revealed that he was leaving Suffolk with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter
Sep 9, 2025
From Ice Spice’s chaotic corset to Paris Hilton’s flame dress, see the celebs who landed on the worst-dressed list at the 2025 VMAs
Sep 8, 2025