Ben Affleck Opens Up About Flirting Challenges and Life After Divorce
Ben AffleckIn a series of candid interviews and promotional events for his latest film, "The Accountant 2", Ben Affleck has revealed surprising insights into his personal life and romantic struggles following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Affleck, a well-known A-list actor, has spoken out about his own difficulties with flirting and navigating relationships, echoing the experiences of his character, Christian Wolff, in the movie.
Christian Wolff, a highly skilled accountant portrayed by Affleck, faces challenges when attempting to establish a romantic connection, something Affleck finds relatable. "Here’s a guy who’s trying to figure out — he wants to have a relationship with a woman, he’s trying to figure out how to do that, like, how to put yourself out there", Affleck explained. He humorously admitted his own lack of smoothness around women, despite his past high-profile relationships with the likes of Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ana de Armas.
Affleck, who finalized his divorce with Jennifer Lopez in January 2025, compared his struggles and Wolff's awkwardness at dating to the universal nervousness many people experience. "It’s not easy for anyone figuring out relationships, particularly at the very early part", he stated, describing the challenges of understanding social signals and the fear of rejection.
Despite the end of his marriage to Lopez, Affleck emphasized that their split was amicable and "drama-free", and he still holds respect for her. Their marriage, which began in July 2022, ended after two and a half years, with Lopez filing for divorce in August 2024.
In discussing both his on-screen role and his real-life experiences, Affleck also touched on a recent revelation—his "secret crush" on a fellow A-lister, as reported by DailyMail.com. However, he has maintained a low profile since the divorce, focusing on keeping his personal life private amid ongoing media attention.
Affleck’s latest film showcases his character's attempts to push past discomfort in pursuit of love, including a memorable line-dancing scene that Affleck found "kind of a lovely thing". His reflections on love and relationships, both on-screen and off, resonate with the universal quest for connection and understanding in the modern dating world.
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