Netizens have voiced concern for Ben Affleck after the actor was seen publicly for the first time since Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce.
This sighting occurred shortly after Lopez was spotted enjoying a Bruno Mars concert on Affleck’s birthday.
Soon after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck was photographed in public, which led to a flurry of online reactions from worried fans.
Dressed casually in a gray t-shirt with a lightning bolt design, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers, Affleck was notably without his wedding ring.
He paired his look with dark sunglasses and was seen leaving his office, walking towards a sleek charcoal car.
Upon noticing the paparazzi, Affleck shook his head and glanced in their direction but did not respond to a photographer’s question about his new status as a single man. He quickly disappeared behind a white wall next to his car.
The sighting of Affleck prompted a wave of social media commentary. Many expressed their concern for the “Gone Girl” star, with some sympathizing over his inability to avoid the paparazzi.
Comments ranged from supportive messages like “Leave him alone,” to others speculating about his well-being, with one user remarking, “This guy has gone [through] hell and back.”
On the other hand, some speculated about the reasons behind the divorce, suggesting that Affleck might have initiated it, or commenting on Lopez’s focus on fame versus Affleck’s desire for a more private life. Others, however, believed that Affleck was “finally free.”
Affleck’s public appearance came shortly after Jennifer Lopez was seen dancing at a Bruno Mars concert on the night of her husband’s 52nd birthday.
Social media quickly reacted, with some criticizing Lopez for seemingly trying too hard to appear happy, while others defended her right to enjoy herself, with or without her husband.
Reports also indicated that Lopez visited Affleck at his rental home earlier that day before filing for divorce on August 20, just five days after Affleck’s birthday.
The divorce papers were submitted on the second anniversary of their grand wedding ceremony in Georgia, marking the end of their two-year marriage.
Notably, Lopez filed the documents herself, without a lawyer, and waived her right to spousal support.
It was also revealed that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, leaving their financial assets as community property.
The couple’s Beverly Hills home is currently on the market, signaling the end of their shared life together.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, often referred to as “Bennifer,” first became a media sensation in the early 2000s. After a 20-year gap and marriages to other people, they reunited three years ago and were often seen supporting each other at public events. However, signs of trouble appeared in May when Lopez canceled her summer tour, hinting at the couple’s eventual split.