Ben Affleck has debuted a swanky new look amid ongoing speculation about the state of his marriage with Jennifer Lopez. The actor was recently spotted wearing a faux hawk hairstyle and a rocker-inspired outfit, which is a departure from his usual more polished look. Fans not only noticed his swanky new style but also his weight loss. The change comes shortly after reports that the couple have already signed their divorce papers and are hoping for a fresh start.
Ben Affleck adopts a new look
Gone are the tough, suit-wearing days of Ben Affleck, who often sported a certain grungy look while out with his wife Jennifer Lopez. The Accountant 2 star has swapped out his formal attire for a decidedly edgy look. In recent paparazzi photos taken by the Daily Mail he is sporting a faux hawk and a funky t-shirt, which he wears under a black leather jacket with grey jeans. Affleck’s new look has driven fans crazy, with many speculating about changes in his personal life.
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Affleck leaves the ring again
Yes, we saw Jennifer Lopez hint at potential trouble by switching her wedding ring to her right hand, and now Ben Affleck has made an even more explicit statement. The actor, who bought a $20 million home in Los Angeles, has embraced the punk rock aesthetic.
Affleck looked much more composed after he was caught taking a leisurely stroll through the parking lot, before hopping on his electric bike. Fans couldn’t help but compare his previous transformation to his split from Jennifer Garner, and wondered what’s going on in his marriage now.
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Fans’ reaction
Reacting to the recently surfaced photos, one fan wrote, “I think he’s lost a lot of weight.” Another added, “I just remembered that when he and Garner got divorced, the guy got a huge tattoo of a phoenix on his back. He asked Garner about it, and she said… God bless her, lmao…” “He looks like a complete mess. At least J.Lo had him well-groomed,” another commented. “J.Lo’s glow wore off too fast, Chilly,” another added.
Is Lopez’s cocktail line to blame for this split?
Ever since the Gigli co-stars began living apart, there have been many theories citing possible reasons for the split. While many sources in the past claimed that J.Lo’s immense fame and constant camera attention was too much for Affleck, who felt his personal life was suffering, a new report suggests that Lopez’s new cocktail line was the final straw in the relationship, as it challenged a sober Affleck.
A source told the Mail, “Ben struggled to get his life back together after recovering from alcohol addiction. Knowing he had lost everything, including the love of his family, knowing he could possibly relapse, Jen decided to launch her own spritzer line for more money, as if she didn’t have enough. It was one of those straws that broke the camel’s back. But Ben kept his sobriety.”
