Ben Affleck Makes Surprising Flirting Confession After Jennifer Lopez Divorce

Ben Affleck Gets Candid About Dating Again

April 14, 2025: In a recent press tour for his upcoming film The Accountant 2, Ben Affleck candidly discussed his difficulties with dating after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Drawing parallels between himself and his character, Christian Wolff, Affleck admitted to struggling with flirting and interpreting social cues.

Awkward Moments in the Dating World

He remarked, “It’s not easy for anyone figuring out relationships, particularly at the very early part, where you’re trying to gauge, ‘What does this signal mean? Is this person looking at me? Do they like me? Am I going to humiliate myself if I go over there?'”

Reflecting on His Split from Jennifer Lopez

Affleck’s divorce from Lopez was finalized in January 2025 after a two-year marriage. Despite the separation, he described the breakup as amicable and expressed continued respect for Lopez.

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A New Chapter Focused on Family and Film

Since the split, Affleck has been casually dating but remains focused on his work and family. The Accountant 2, in which he reprises his role as Christian Wolff, is set to release on April 25, 2025.