Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially ended their marriage in 2024 after two years together. The couple, whose romance originally blossomed in the early 2000s, reconnected two decades later and tied the knot in 2022. As they navigate their divorce, there are growing rumors that Affleck has been seeing Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sources suggest that their connection may have begun back in 2020.
Allegedly, Kick Kennedy was displeased when Affleck began dating Ana de Armas in 2020. With Affleck and Lopez now going through a separation, the actor’s relationship with Kennedy is receiving heightened scrutiny. Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, following their separation in April of the same year. Shortly after, Affleck was spotted with Kennedy, fueling ongoing speculation.
Affleck’s short-lived relationship with Ana de Armas, whom he dated during the COVID-19 lockdown, reportedly caused tension with Kennedy
Although Affleck’s team tried to dismiss the rumors, some claim his relationship with Kennedy predates his rekindling with Lopez, dating back to early 2020. However, Affleck eventually started a romance with de Armas, whom he met in 2019 while filming Deep Water, reportedly leaving Kennedy feeling sidelined.
Affleck’s relationship with de Armas, while short-lived, appeared intense, as the pair were often seen being very affectionate during the COVID-19 lockdown. Onlookers frequently noted their closeness and happiness. Despite this, the relationship ended in early 2021, with insiders attributing the breakup to de Armas’ reluctance to settle in Los Angeles, while Affleck had to stay there for his children.
Now, as rumors swirl around Affleck and Kennedy, sources claim he’s stepping back from their relationship, wary of how it could complicate his ongoing divorce from Lopez. While Affleck tries to minimize any overlap, Kennedy, who reportedly finds him “intelligent,” is also keen to avoid being labeled as a “mistress.”
