As speculation about a potential romance between Ben Affleck and Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy emerged over the weekend, Affleck’s representative denied the rumors, stating they are untrue.
Jen Allen, his spokesperson, informed Fox News Digital that the gossip surrounding the two is false. This comes after multiple sources revealed to People magazine that Affleck and Kennedy have been spending time together, suggesting a connection that dates back to early spring. One insider noted that Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has long had a fondness for Affleck.
Kennedy has previously been associated with Harper Simon, the son of singer Paul Simon, and the late Matthew Mellon, a billionaire heir. Despite the swirling rumors, Affleck appears to be in high spirits, as he was seen smiling while picking up food in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Court, citing “irreconcilable differences” and marking their separation date as April 26. She has requested that neither party receive spousal support. The divorce filing coincided with the two-year anniversary of their wedding ceremony in Georgia.
Affleck and Lopez were initially engaged in 2002 after meeting on the set of “Gigli,” but their wedding plans fell through in 2004. The couple eventually married in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony two decades later. Rumors of their separation gained traction earlier this year, particularly after Affleck missed Lopez’s extravagant “Bridgerton”-themed birthday celebration.
In a recent documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” Affleck reflected on the public attention they faced during their early relationship in the 2000s.