52-year-old Ben Affleck, who split with Jennifer Lopez earlier this year, reportedly wants his ex-wife, 52-year-old Jennifer Garner, to help him find love. Garner is described as someone who “has a great sense for people” and wouldn’t let anyone take advantage of him. This information comes from an insider cited by RadarOnline.
“He’s ready for a serious relationship and feels that Jennifer has a great eye for people. She won’t let anyone pull the wool over his eyes. Affleck is looking for someone grounded and mature. He’s had enough of Hollywood divas and gold diggers,” the source stated.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were married from 2005 to 2018 and share three children: 18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel. Although Affleck has previously spoken critically about Garner—claiming, for instance, that she is to blame for his drinking during their marriage — they’ve maintained a warm relationship since their divorce.
Their close bond has even fueled speculation online that they might reconcile, as Affleck, often seen looking gloomy, is noticeably cheerful and smiling in photos with Garner.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s breakup became public in the spring. It marked the end of their second attempt at a relationship, as they had previously been together in the early 2000s, which ended with a broken engagement. They married this time, but rumors soon emerged that Affleck was unhappy with Lopez. Insiders pointed to differences in opinions about how public their lives should be – as a source of tension.
After their split, Lopez was rumored to be romantically involved with her bodyguard, described as a blond man with Scandinavian looks. According to insiders, this may be her way of getting back at Affleck.
To recap, 55-year-old Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from 52-year-old Ben Affleck at the end of August. Since then, they have been seen together on multiple occasions and were even caught kissing during a brunch with their kids once.
Insiders have shared that the celebrity has faced challenges in ending the relationship. In particular, they mentioned that Ben, due to his tendency toward addiction, found enjoyment in the “emotional swings,” making it difficult for Jennifer to let him go.