Ben Affleck ‘happier than in years’ amid divorce from Jennifer Lopez; growing closer to his kids

Ben Affleck is reportedly feeling happier than he has in years after finalizing his divorce from Jennifer Lopez two months ago. A report in Page Six stated that the Oscar-winning actor is in a much better mood and looking forward to this new phase of his life.

An insider told the portal that since finalizing the divorce two months ago, Ben Affleck has been feeling happier than he has in years. While he remains in touch with Jennifer Lopez for their children's school-related matters, he prefers to maintain some distance and holds no hard feelings toward her.

The source also mentioned that Ben Affleck doesn't see any reason to remain close friends with Jennifer Lopez. Their relationship has been complicated, starting in 2002 after they worked together on Gigli. They got engaged but split in 2004. After rekindling their romance, they got engaged again in 2021 and married privately in Georgia in August 2022, after eloping in Las Vegas.

Just two years after their marriage, Lopez filed for divorce on their wedding anniversary. Before marrying Lopez, Affleck was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2015. They share three children together: Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13).

Garner and Affleck were seen sharing a laugh while celebrating Samuel’s birthday. The ex-couple had a great time at Combat Paintball Park in Castaic, California, where Affleck playfully wrapped his arm around Garner's waist as she aimed her paintball gun at a target.

Affleck and Garner shared a lighthearted moment, with Affleck pulling her close, and she appeared to welcome the gesture. The former couple looked at ease, laughing and chatting as they enjoyed the paintball activities together, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, as reported by Page Six.