Ben Affleck has been on a clear and simple mission since his divorce from Jennifer Lopez: to push her further away from him and his family.
However, it has recently been revealed that the Batman actor has his work cut out because Lopez is still dreaming of a third chance on the dance floor of love with Affleck.
The pair dated on and off and were engaged in the early 2000s, but they could not walk down the aisle due to their hectic lifestyles and the hounding paparazzi.
More than 20 years later, magic happened, and they reconciled. And luck seemed on their side as they eloped in Las Vegas and pulled all the stops for a lavish wedding ceremony in Georgia.
However, two years later, on their wedding anniversary, they were singing a heartbreaking tune as Lopez filed the divorce papers.
Months after the divorce was settled, and Affleck is brutally and publicly attempting to sever ties with Lopez, reports claim she would take him back in a heartbeat.
According to Yahoo, Lopez’s Office Romance co-star, British actor Brett Goldstein, sees the chemistry between them and appreciates being around her. Still, she has zero interest because her palpations are for a famous ex-Oscar winner.
The insider stated: “Brett is perfect for the mood Jennifer’s in right now – flirty, fun, very complimentary. He dotes on her and gives her the attention she’s craving after everything that went down with Ben. But let’s be honest – this isn’t headed anywhere serious.”
Despite the bitter divorce drama and the consequential public humiliation, Jennifer Lopez still harbors feelings for Ben Affleck.
The associate shared: “Jennifer‘s been through a rough emotional time, and she’s looking for comfort. Brett’s charming and incredibly attentive, but he’s not a household name in Jennifer’s world. She’s still obsessed with A-listers. Her friends don’t see her settling for anything less.”
The person continued: “They’re saying she’s still emotionally tied to Ben. She watches his every move. She may be hanging out with Brett, but her heart is elsewhere. Everyone around her can see it.”
As for Lopez, those closest to her say Goldstein is “a great rebound” and a “good match on paper” — but caution that the past still haunts her.
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck has made concrete and brutal moves to part ways with Lopez. The Daily Mail and other reputable media outlets have confirmed that Ben Affleck is putting his money where his mouth is to prove that he wants nothing to do with Jennifer Lopez.
When they got married, they purchased a mega-mansion in Beverly Hills. In July 2024, the exes put the stunning property on the market for $60.8 million; unable to sell the mansion, they were forced to reduce the price by $8 million, but they have not yet attracted any buyers.
According to a family friend, Ben Affleck is eager to sell their Beverly Hills mansion at a significant financial loss because he is desperate to cut the final cord that keeps him and Jennifer Lopez intertwined, symbolizing his deep desire to move on with his life.
The family friend said: “Ben and JLo slashed the price on their Beverly Hills mansion for $8 million less than they paid for it, but this is nothing to Ben.”
The insider added: “He really just wants this to be sold so that he can cut the final cord that keeps him and Jennifer intertwined.”
The unexpected move caught Jennifer Lopez off guard, forcing her to step back faster than she anticipated.
