Kick Kennedy 'does not care' what Jennifer Lopez thinks, had hooked up with Ben Affleck years ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Ben Affleck navigates his recent split from Jennifer Lopez, rumors are swirling about his budding relationship with Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F Kennedy Jr, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Sources have revealed that Affleck, 52, and Kennedy, 36, have been spending time together in recent weeks, following the announcement of his divorce from Lopez.

Ben Affleck's new budding romance with Kick Kennedy

Affleck and Kennedy share a history, having briefly dated before he rekindled his relationship with Lopez.

According to insiders, their initial fling never overlapped with Affleck's marriage to Lopez, but the timing of their recent reconnection has raised eyebrows. "Ben and Kick had a fling before he got back together with JLo," an insider shared.

"They met through mutual connections in Boston, where the Kennedy family is considered royalty."

The insider continued, "So when he started hanging out with Kick, he legit thought that he had landed into the Kennedy family. But she was too young and not ready for anything serious."

The insider emphasized that there was no overlap between the actor's romance and his rekindled relationship with Jennifer, adding, "They didn’t have any affair during his marriage, but it is interesting to Kick’s friends that as soon as this divorce happened all of a sudden Ben is hanging out with an old hookup whose family he sees as royalty."

Sources insist that there is no affair involved, and Kick is careful not to be labeled a "mistress."

"She’s not a mistress," the insider clarified. "Kick values her privacy and doesn’t want to be seen as a homewrecker."

The source noted that Kick isn’t too concerned about Jennifer's feelings regarding Ben's decision to reconnect, saying, "Kick is fond of Ben, and she does not care what JLo thinks honestly."

"When they started hanging out, he and JLo were separated. He made this very clear with her. JLo listing their separation as April only confirmed this."

The insider added, "They are both taking it day by day but so far, she is enjoying spending time with him. They hang out at Beverly Hills Hotel because it offers a level of privacy to celebs that nowhere else does."

"The fact that people say she looks like Jen Garner is flattering to her as she thinks Jen is beautiful."

Another source clarified that the two are just getting to know each other better, saying, "Ben has been spending time with Kick, but there's nothing serious yet. They are friends and enjoy hanging with each other and it is true that she really doesn’t have any thoughts about what JLo would think of her spending time with Ben. He’s a great guy and they are getting to know each other."

Though it's unclear how Ben and Kick first crossed paths, the daughter of RFK Jr has a keen interest in the entertainment world.

Who is Kick Kennedy?

Born Kathleen Alexandra, Kick is an actress who has appeared in small roles on various TV shows and movies, including 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', alongside her stepmother Cheryl Hines. Her latest role was as a 'lazy tourist' in the 2021 film 'Fear and Loathing in Aspen.'

A Stanford University graduate, Kick studied both history and theater. She has a modest social media following, with 23.1k Instagram followers, though her last post was in August 2023, where she posed with a Saker falcon. She has also been spotted mingling with other celebrities, like Taylor Swift, who dated her brother Conor in 2012.

Kick's IMDb page lists her as an actress, writer, philanthropist, and activist.

Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their separation date as April 26, 2024.

The couple, who famously rekindled their romance in 2021 after first dating in the early 2000s, had been rumored to be on the rocks for months. Sources claim that issues between the pair arose during their 2022 honeymoon in Italy, with Affleck reportedly struggling with the intense media attention and Lopez’s high-profile lifestyle.

Ben Affleck’s new romance with Kick Kennedy sparks online buzz

Ben Affleck’s recent connection with Kathleen Kick Kennedy has set Internet abuzz, with many weighing in on the actor's quick rebound following his split from Jennifer Lopez. As reports of Affleck, 52, and Kennedy, 36, spending time together surface, the online community has been vocal about their thoughts on the matter.

One user expressed disbelief at how quickly Affleck has moved on, commenting, "Sheesh! I don't know how people move on so quickly after breakups. This one, in particular, needs to take a time out and focus on his health and his kids before jumping into a new relationship."

Another wrote, "Ben, stay single for a while and focus on your kids. Blended family divorce is a major upheaval for them, prioritize your kids."

Concerns over the timing of Affleck's new relationship were also prominent.

"He isn't even divorced. The ink isn't dry on the papers yet," one user pointed out.

"What is wrong with these two that they have to jump into another relationship right out of the last? Do they need that much admiration from someone else? The new lady needs to step back and take a good long look at what she is buying into."

"Dear Kick, never ever date a fixer-upper. Fix yourself and find a man who’s fixed. Don’t settle for less. I didn’t say perfect, I said fixed," one user urged.

Others questioned Affleck's ability to maintain a stable relationship, given his past struggles. "With all of his addictions, Ben is not able to have a stable relationship. He needs to focus on his work, kids, and a little side action," another user wrote.

Sympathy for Jennifer Lopez, 55, also emerged in the conversation. "I feel sorry for Jennifer Lopez," a commenter shared.

"She seemed to really love Ben Affleck. He's treated her terribly and has moved on really quickly. He's not a likable man."

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