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    Downtrodden Ben Affleck looks stressed for movie night with Seraphina, 15, after Jennifer Lopez files to drop his last name in divorce

    By Whitney Vasquez,

    2024-08-23

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    Will someone check on Ben Affleck?

    “The Accountant” actor, 52, looked downright miserable for movie night with his child Seraphina, 15, breaking cover after Jennifer Lopez requested to ditch his famous last name in their ongoing divorce.

    Affleck appeared stressed, clinging to his cellphone while escorting his teenager and several friends to an AMC movie theater in the upscale Los Angeles, California, neighborhood of Marina Del Rey on Thursday evening. The outing came just hours after Lopez’s divorce documents revealed she no longer wants her legal name, “Jennifer Lynn Affleck,” after taking Ben’s surname following their July 16, 2022, Las Vegas wedding.

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    Ben Affleck stepped out on Thursday. Juliano/X17online.com
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    The newly single star clung to his phone. Juliano/X17online.com
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    Ben Affleck looked stressed. Juliano/X17online.com

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    The “Air” star wore the stress on his face, sporting a serious look and failing to engage with the kids as he led the way from the parking lot to the cinemas.

    Affleck kept it casual in beige cargo pants, a gray T-shirt and a blue button-up that he left undone. The Oscar-winning actor rocked a pair of his signature Nike sneakers, holding his phone in one hand and his car keys in the other.

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    Ben Affleck, Seraphina and friends for movie night. Juliano/X17online.com
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    The AMC movie theater Ben Affleck took his child to. Juliano/X17online.com

    While Affleck looked down in the dumps, Seraphina appeared to be in a great mood. The teenager showcased a smile while chatting with friends and following her famous father into the movie theater.

    Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Affleck on Tuesday, August 20 — the anniversary of their second wedding ceremony because she reportedly wanted it to “sting.”

    Ben Affleck ‘has not been in touch’ with Jennifer Lopez’s kids amid divorce: report

    Revealing the reason for the split , the “Let’s Get Loud” singer cited irreconcilable differences. She listed their date of separation as April 26, 2024, meaning they were no longer a couple even before the breakup rumors began circulating in May.

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    Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on a boat. jlo/Instagram
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    Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at a screening of “Marry Me” on Feb. 8, 2022. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

    Four months ago, it was revealed that Affleck and Lopez were living apart as he moved out of their marital mansion and into a rental home. The pair were barely seen together this summer, missing out on celebrating important moments like Lopez’s 55th birthday and their second wedding anniversary of their Sin City wedding in July.

    The “Hustlers” actress is said to be “heartbroken” and “humiliated” over the split, especially since she believed she had finally found her happy ending after several failed marriages. Lopez had spoken out after their 2004 breakup, claiming she felt like she “was going to die” after calling off their 2003 nuptials.

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    The pair look glum at the 65th Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023. CBS

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    Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arrive for the world premiere of “The Flash” in 2023. AFP via Getty Images

    While she sang “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” that might not be accurate.

    Lopez did not signify if they had a prenuptial agreement when she filed her divorce documents; however, sources told TMZ that the exes did not sign one before walking down the aisle.

    If true, everything Lopez and Affleck made from their short-lived marriage could be deemed community property — and they’ve been busy since becoming newlyweds .

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    Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2024. CBS via Getty Images

    They even have a project together, a movie, “Unstoppable,” that will premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival next month. Lopez stars in the film, produced by Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity company.

    Sources shared with People that while Affleck will not attend the premiere, his best buddy and his ex-wife will present for the red carpet event.

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    Lucy Iacopelli
    08-26
    he handled this whole situation cruelly
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