Actor Ben Affleck was seen looking surprisingly cheerful as he arrived at work on Wednesday, despite ongoing marital issues with Jennifer Lopez. The 51-year-old 'Argo' actor sported a rare smile for paparazzi as he entered his office carrying an iced coffee and briefcase. Affleck, who recently debuted a new faux hawk hairstyle, was dressed sharply in a navy suit, blue button-down shirt, brown shoes, and aviator sunglasses. This positive demeanor was a stark contrast to his somber appearance earlier in the week when he was spotted looking downcast while driving to a film set in Los Angeles.
Following his separation from Lopez, Affleck has been busy working on producing and starring in 'The Accountant 2.' The couple, who tied the knot in July 2022, began facing relationship troubles when Affleck moved out of their Beverly Hills home in May. Subsequently, they confirmed their split by listing their mansion for sale at $68 million, $8 million more than their purchase price in 2023. Affleck later acquired a luxurious property in Los Angeles for $20.5 million, while Lopez was seen house-hunting in Beverly Hills.
Despite reports of strained communication between Affleck and Lopez, the actor has refrained from filing for divorce to spare her further embarrassment. Lopez, who shares 16-year-old twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck, who has three children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner, are concerned about the impact of their separation on their blended family.
The couple first met in the early 2000s, got engaged within a year, but split in 2004 due to media scrutiny. They rekindled their romance in 2021 after Lopez's breakup with Alex Rodriguez. While Lopez feels regret for publicly declaring Affleck as the love of her life, she remains worried about the well-being of their children, who have grown close during their relationship.
