Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have reportedly separated, and divorce proceedings are underway. Following the end of their high-profile relationship, Affleck has been linked to Kick Kennedy. The two were spotted together in Hollywood, sparking rumors of their romantic connection. While it may seem new, their relationship dates back to 2020 when they were first linked. However, Affleck ultimately decided to continue the relationship with Ana de Armas at that time.
Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy’s friendship timeline
According to Page Six, The Accountant 2 star, who is now in the news again with his Bachelor status, started hanging out with Affleck even before he began dating Ana de Armas in March 2020, sources revealed. The pair have been spotted together at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge in recent months; however, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s second-eldest child has known Affleck for much longer than that.
“Their friendship has been going on for a while, even before Ana,” an insider told the entertainment outlet. “When Ben started dating Ana in 2020 and decided to quarantine with her during COVID, Kik wasn’t too happy,” the source added.
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Ben Affleck’s rep responds to dating rumor
After their fairytale romance, as seen in their recent documentary, J.Lo and Affleck’s relationship took a surprising turn, ending in divorce. After this, it seems Affleck has reconnected with Kick Kennedy. Multiple sources have confirmed to PEOPLE that the 52-year-old actor and the young socialite have been spending time together. One source revealed that their relationship has been developing since late spring.
“There’s no truth to this. I don’t know if they even know each other,” a rep for the actor told the outlet.
“Affleck would love nothing more than to be part of the Kennedy family. It’s a dream for any Boston boy … I think he would much rather do that than live a billion-dollar, red-carpet glamorous life with J.Lo,” another Hollywood source told PageSix.
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Who is Kick Kennedy?
For those who don’t know, Kennedy is one of the six children of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Although Kennedy’s father was a contender in the 2024 US presidential race as an independent candidate, he recently halted his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. On the other hand, Kick Kennedy has previously had a romantic relationship with Paul Simon’s son Harper Simon and was also linked with billionaire banking heir Matthew Mellon before his demise in 2018.
