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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Affleck Admits He ‘Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce
Newly single Ben Affleck still has a joke or two up his sleeve about his dating life, and Latina women being his type, months after he and settled their divorce. The actor and have seemingly come to terms with their split and now focus on tying up certain loose ends, like selling their Beverly Hills mansion. On Thursday, TMZ approached Affleck as he stepped out for dinner in West Hollywood's Lavo Ristorante weeks after his 'Accountant 2' hit the theaters. He appeared all suited up and conversed with the reporter in Spanish in a funny exchange, admitting that he 'still likes Latinas.' In a comical exchange with TMZ, Ben Affleck jokingly reaffirmed that Latina women are still his type after his split from Jennifer Lopez. Recently, there has been speculation surrounding his dating life ever since his breakup, with reports suggesting that he might be looking forward to finding love again. More recently, he spent Thursday evening having dinner at Lavo Ristorante in West Hollywood and appeared well-dressed as always. The outlet approached him outside and caught him in a good mood. The photographer first congratulated the Oscar winner on his new film and asked how he felt about being 'Hollywood's most eligible bachelor' in Spanish. He responded with a laugh before saying, 'Muy bien,' which translates to 'very good' in English. The publication then asked Affleck if he still liked 'Latinas,' and he was just about prepared with his answer. 'Of course, I do,' the industry veteran replied as he admitted to his fondness for Latina women. The clip then showed him getting into his vehicle. Ben Affleck's witty response to the reporter's questions came after his and Jennifer Lopez's highly publicized divorce. However, rumors are that the actor might be getting back into his dating game. A source exclusively told In Touch that Affleck is 'most happy' when he's in a 'relationship with somebody he respects and sees as an equal.' Now, he is reportedly 'determined to find another relationship like that again.' The post Ben Affleck Admits He 'Still Likes Latinas' Amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce appeared first on Reality Tea.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Does Ben Affleck still like Latinas? Check out actor's reaction
Ben Affleck split from Jennifer Lopez last year and officially finalized their divorce in January this year, bringing an end to their two-year marriage. The couple initially filed for divorce in August 2024, and since then, have refrained from speaking too much about their personal lives. Now in a video shared by TMZ, the actor was seen outside the Lavo Ristorante hotel where he was asked about being Hollywood's Most Eligible Bachelor again. (Also read: Ben Affleck opens up on reasons behind his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, calls the episode 'sort of embarrassing') In the video, Ben was seen interacting with another person for a brief while right outside the Lavo Ristorante hotel. As he came towards his car, a paparazzo came in front and asked him in Spanish how he feels about being Hollywood's most eligible bachelor again. Ben laughed at the compliment and said, 'Muy bien' (Very good). Meanwhile, the paparazzo also asked him, 'Do you still like Latinas?' Ben replied, 'Yes, of course.' For the unversed, Ben's ex-wife Jennifer Lopez is also a Latina. She is of Puerto Rican descent and was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. After the split happened, Ben has been quietly reuniting with his first former wife, Jennifer Garner, to co-parent their kids. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez had dated in the early 2000s and even got engaged before calling it quits. However, Cupid struck a second time as they rekindled their romance in 2021. They eventually tied the knot in 2022, only to separate and file for divorce in August 2024. Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, along with Jon Bernthal's Brax, in The Accoutant 2. The film premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award in the Headliners category. It released on April 25 and garnered positive reactions.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ben Affleck accepts he ‘loves Latinas,' reacts to ‘Hollywood's most eligible bachelor' tag after divorce from Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck seems to be truly enjoying his new single life, as the actor was spotted in high spirits during a recent outing in West Hollywood on Thursday. According to TMZ, The Accountant 2 star was snapped outside the Lavo Ristorante hotel when a paparazzo asked him in Spanish how he feels about being Hollywood's most eligible bachelor again. Affleck, flaunting his fluent Spanish skills, responded with a smile, saying 'Muy bien' (Very good), laughing at the comment. The actor has been sparking quite a few romance rumours post his divorce from pop star Jennifer Lopez in January this year. While we have no idea whether the Hollywood A-lister was on a dinner date or just catching up with a friend, he did reveal what kind of women he likes when the photographer asked him another question: 'Do you still like Latinas?' they asked, referring to the actor's ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, who has roots in Puerto Rico and is one of the most globally famous Latin-American singers. Affleck, in a heartbeat, replied, 'Yes, of course.' Affleck also dated another Latina actor, Ana de Armas, though the duo were involved for a very brief time. Also read: Ben Affleck says it is 'embarrassing' to talk about divorce from Jennifer Lopez; praises ex-wife Jennifer Garner In February, a source revealed to PEOPLE that Affleck is trying his hand at 'casual dating,' as he is super focused on his work now and 'if he's not filming, he spends long days at his office.' The Batman actor also seems to be spending a lot of time with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids—Violet, Samuel, and Seraphina. While Affleck said he's feeling good about being back in the market, one of his close friends recently revealed to InTouch, 'No matter what Ben says, the fact is, he's happiest when he's in a long-term relationship with somebody he respects and sees as an equal.' They added, 'He's already experienced that a few times in his life, and he's resolved to find another relationship like that and, if possible, have more children.' Also read: Ben Affleck is 'crushing' on another of Brad Pitt's famous exes, calls her 'very hot,' 20 years after they dated the same woman For the unversed, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck infamously dated in the early 2000s and even got engaged, but soon after, they called off their engagement and ended their 18 months of romance. Decades later, they rekindled their old flame and got married, only to end it again in just two years. The Jenny from the Block singer filed for divorce on August 20, 2024. This followed their long-rumoured 'trouble in paradise' reports, which were quite visible on their faces during public outings. When they were separating, many theories floated around as the couple kept it mum till the end and only opened up about their divorce in separate interviews. One theory claimed their documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, had something to do with it. However, in a recent GQ interview, Affleck put an end to all those rumors, saying there is no bad blood and that, 'There's no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue [about our divorce]. The truth is, when you talk to somebody, 'Hey, what happened?' Well, there is no, 'This is what happened.''
