Ben Affleck in search of new romance amid Jennifer Lopez divorce: 'He's had enough of Hollywood divas'

Ben Affleck may have had a challenging year, but he's now looking forward to new beginnings. Amidst the holiday season, the actor, who split from Jennifer Lopez in August, is getting back in the dating pool, and he has sought his first wife Jennifer Garner's support in finding a suitable match.

Ben Affleck looking forward to a new romance!

They say have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time, and Ben Affleck seems to be doing just that. The Hollywood heartthrob is embracing the idea of falling in love again and has asked Jennifer Garner to help him find a new romantic connection.

According to a Radar Online report, the Gone Girl star, 52, is ready for something real, and Garner is great at scouting genuine people. "He is on the hunt for someone grounded and mature. He¡¯s had enough of the Hollywood divas and gold diggers,¡± the source said.

Jennifer Garner loves the idea!

The 13 Going on 30 actress, who shares three children - Violet, 18; Seraphina, 15; and Samuel, 12 - with Ben, is all for his new pursuits! "She wants to see Ben happy, and loves that she¡¯ll get to have a say because whoever he dates is going to be around her kids," the insider added.

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Affleck and Garner tied the knot in 2005 and were married for 13 years before parting their ways in 2018. However, despite their divorce, the former couple are not only on amicable terms but have also been each other's confidantes over the years. Garner has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with CaliGroup CEO John Miller since 2018.

Jennifer Lopez 'secretly falling' in love with her boyfriend!

Ben is not the only one looking for new love. His ex J.Lo is reportedly 'secretly falling' in love with her bodyguard. Although the actress has expressed her indifference to the idea of finding new love, reports suggest otherwise.

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A source had earlier spilt the beans to Radar Online, saying, ¡°Jen is not actively dating right now, but that doesn¡¯t mean she can¡¯t have fun.¡±

¡°She¡¯s flirting where it¡¯s safe to flirt and of course, she¡¯s attracted to the guy, but mostly she knows that it will drive Ben [Affleck] crazy," the source added.

About Bennifer 2.0

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in 2022 after rekindling their two-decade-old romance. What once seemed like a perfect ending to their love story, soon turned into a chaotic reunion. Just one year into their marriage, trouble in paradise began igniting a tabloid frenzy. After months of speculations, they finally filed for force in August citing irreconcilable differences.

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