Has Ben Affleck found new love after his 'erratic mood swings' led to his split from Jennifer Lopez?

Just days after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck has been seen with someone new.

A Hollywood insider told Page Six the actor was spotted spending time with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 36-year-old daughter Kick Kennedy at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and other hotspots. The nature of their relationship is yet to be confirmed.

Who is Kick Kennedy?

Unlike her father, Kick has stayed out of politics, choosing instead to pursue a career in acting, which has led to speculation that they could be discussing a future film project.

Born Kathleen Agnes Cavendish, Kick was named after her great-aunt who tragically died in a plane crash in France at age 28. Kick is one of two children RFK Jr. had with his first wife, Emily Black. Her acting career includes roles in films like Teacher of the Year, Fear and Loathing of the Aspen, Heaven’s Point, and more.

More about Affleck-Lopez divorce

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20 after months of breakup rumours. Sources revealed their marriage ended in March, but Lopez listed April 26 as the separation date, citing irreconcilable differences.

A source revealed that Ben Affleck's ‘erratic mood swings’ played a role in his split from Lopez. The insider told People that while there was love, Affleck’s unpredictable behaviour became apparent, despite his efforts to hide it from the press. The source described his mood swings as ranging from ‘incredibly happy and warm’ to ‘the deepest, darkest behaviour’.

‘I think he was signalling a message to the press,’ the insider said.

Throughout his marriage to Lopez, it was evident that Affleck struggled with the public attention their relationship attracted. In contrast, Lopez embraced the spotlight, even creating a new album and documentary about their romance. According to the source, the couple—who first dated in the early 2000s and reconnected two decades later—ultimately couldn’t overcome Affleck’s unpredictable mood swings.ared, ‘but when the mood swings and intense highs and lows created a pervasive toxicity, no one can help—you have to help yourself.’

The source added, ‘I wouldn’t say there isn’t love—of course there is. The world was rooting for them, but who he claimed to be and who he turned out to be were two different people.’

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