The most striking change was Ben's hair, which now features a small faux-hawk. Ben opted for a rock-inspired ensemble, donning a Red Hot Chilli Peppers T-shirt and a pair of grey skinny jeans. He also sported a snug leather jacket and a pair of black aviator sunglasses.
Ben finished off his look with chunky black boots and was spotted cruising around LA on his blue electric motorcycle. Notably, his wedding ring was absent . Body language expert Judi James suggested that Ben is finally letting his inner teenager out amid rumours of his split from J-Lo.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror US, she said: "Where women opt for the 'Revenge dress' after a break-up, Affleck's own statement of liberated masculinity as rumours of his break from Jen reach boiling point seems to be more about releasing his inner teenager by rocking this visual homage to De Niro in Taxi Driver.
"The bike is a classic midlife crisis statement for riding solo wheelies round the estate while pondering on the folly of being led round the press like a celebrity show pony just because you've fallen in love with an A-lister."
Judi remarked: "The skinny jeans, leather jacket and aviator glasses all look like an announcement of being back in the room again as a regular guy after months playing the role of a dependable, supportive and sophisticated romantic male lead in a real-life rom-com. It suggests feelings of freedom and a desire to 'be yourself' again by releasing the inner wild child."
Following reports that Ben and J-Lo are heading for divorce, it's been said that their divorce papers "are finalized, but not yet turned in", with a source informing the Daily Mail. They've shared: "They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them.
"When they do, they'll put out a joint statement about their enduring affection for one another and how hard they tried to make things work, but ultimately couldn't."
Another insider has stated: "Honestly, in the end they could not come to a compromise. What they had before is gone and they have both accepted it."
In the midst of their separation, Ben has snapped up a new $20.5million property, labelled a 'bachelor pad', coinciding with J-Lo's birthday. This move is seen as a "stab to the heart" for Jennifer, according to a source who spoke to RadarOnline.
They revealed: "Ben's decision to move into his own home is the final insult. JLO had been holding onto hope that there could be a reconciliation if they were to spend some time apart, but this is like a stab in the heart."
Ben's new home boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms, not to mention a family room, den, walk-in wardrobes, media room and even a guest house.
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It seems the duo aren't even exchanging words anymore, neither face-to-face nor through phone calls. Insiders divulged to TMZ that their lack of communication is actually putting a spanner in the works for their divorce proceedings.
An insider alleged that their icy vibe is the main hurdle in getting the divorce done and dusted swiftly. Ben and Jen, who have got a prenup sorted, are only wrangling over who gets their plush Beverly Hills home presently up for grabs on the housing market.
The swanky estate is flaunting a price tag of $68million at the moment. Word on the street is they're skipping the legal eagles, opting to let their business managers handle the split.
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