Ben Affleck is officially single and appears to be ready to explore the dating scene once again. Following the finalization of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on January 6, the Oscar-winning actor has reportedly been "casually dating." This development comes after a brief but high-profile marriage that ended just two years after they tied the knot in 2022.
According to a recent report from People, Affleck has been open to dating but is not prioritizing it at the moment. An insider noted that while he is meeting new people, his primary focus remains on his professional commitments. "If he’s not filming, he spends long days at his office," the source revealed, emphasizing that work is a significant aspect of his life right now.
In addition to his career, the 52-year-old actor is dedicating a considerable amount of time to his three children—Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 12—whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The source mentioned that Affleck shares a particularly close bond with his son, Samuel.
The recent developments in Affleck’s personal life follow a tumultuous period. He and Lopez, who rekindled their romance in early 2021 after nearly two decades apart, married only to face a split two years later. Lopez filed for divorce on their second wedding anniversary, August 20, 2024. In the months leading up to the divorce, Affleck was reportedly seen spending time with Kick Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though he expressed no desire to enter a new relationship immediately after the split.
As Affleck adjusts to being single, he seems to be gradually easing back into the dating world. However, his focus on his children and career remains a priority during this transition. His representative has not commented on the latest reports regarding his dating life.