How Ben Affleck Is 'Staying Busy and Happy' amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck on March 18, 2023.Photo:Gary Miller/WireImage

Gary Miller/WireImage

Ben Affleckis looking ahead to what’s next while hashing out his divorce withJennifer Lopez.“Ben’s very focused on work and his kids. He’s staying busy and happy,” a source tells PEOPLE of the Oscar winner, 52.One project occupying Affleck’s time is another collaboration with friend and frequent costarMatt Damon. The duo were photographed on a film set, asAffleck is reportedly directing Damon in a commercial.He and Damon are also in business together after co-founding the production company Artists Equity, which is behind Lopez’s next filmUnstoppable, plus the crime-thrillerRIP, which will star Affleck and Damon, 54, with writer-director Joe Carnahan.“He’s very close with Matt. Matt is Ben’s confidant. Matt always knows exactly what’s going on with Ben,” the source says. “They also enjoy working together.“WhenUnstoppable, a sports drama about real-life wrestler Anthony Robles, had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September,Lopez and Damon showed up for the event, though Affleck skipped. PalsLopez and Damon were spotted sharing a “deep” conversationat the festival.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez on Feb. 8, 2022.Frazer Harrison/GettyTheir appearance came just over two weeks after Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Affleck after less than two years of marriage.About Lopez’s decision to end their union, another source recently said the star “didn’t want to file for divorce,” however, “She just felt like she had no choice. Nothing was gonna change with Ben.““She was very upset about it,” that source added. “But true to her positive outlook on life, she’s moving forward with optimism. Instead of feeling like she’s fallen flat on her face, she sees it was meant to be. She’s taking time for herself right now.“Jennifer Lopez on May 21, 2024.Hector Vivas/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The source said Lopez is now keeping “focused on creating the best future for herself and her kids.“Lopez broke her silence on the breakup when she featured on the cover ofInterviewmagazine, admitting the heartbreak of the split did “almost take me out for good.“Now, “I’mnot looking for anybody,” Lopez said in the story, “because everything that I’ve done over the past 25, 30 years, being in these different challenging situations, what can I f—ing do when it’s just me flying on my own. What if I’m just free?”

Ben Affleckis looking ahead to what’s next while hashing out his divorce withJennifer Lopez.

“Ben’s very focused on work and his kids. He’s staying busy and happy,” a source tells PEOPLE of the Oscar winner, 52.

One project occupying Affleck’s time is another collaboration with friend and frequent costarMatt Damon. The duo were photographed on a film set, asAffleck is reportedly directing Damon in a commercial.

He and Damon are also in business together after co-founding the production company Artists Equity, which is behind Lopez’s next filmUnstoppable, plus the crime-thrillerRIP, which will star Affleck and Damon, 54, with writer-director Joe Carnahan.

“He’s very close with Matt. Matt is Ben’s confidant. Matt always knows exactly what’s going on with Ben,” the source says. “They also enjoy working together.”

WhenUnstoppable, a sports drama about real-life wrestler Anthony Robles, had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September,Lopez and Damon showed up for the event, though Affleck skipped. PalsLopez and Damon were spotted sharing a “deep” conversationat the festival.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez on Feb. 8, 2022.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Frazer Harrison/Getty

Their appearance came just over two weeks after Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Affleck after less than two years of marriage.

About Lopez’s decision to end their union, another source recently said the star “didn’t want to file for divorce,” however, “She just felt like she had no choice. Nothing was gonna change with Ben.”

“She was very upset about it,” that source added. “But true to her positive outlook on life, she’s moving forward with optimism. Instead of feeling like she’s fallen flat on her face, she sees it was meant to be. She’s taking time for herself right now.”

Jennifer Lopez on May 21, 2024.Hector Vivas/Getty

Hector Vivas/Getty

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The source said Lopez is now keeping “focused on creating the best future for herself and her kids.”

Lopez broke her silence on the breakup when she featured on the cover ofInterviewmagazine, admitting the heartbreak of the split did “almost take me out for good.”

Now, “I’mnot looking for anybody,” Lopez said in the story, “because everything that I’ve done over the past 25, 30 years, being in these different challenging situations, what can I f—ing do when it’s just me flying on my own. What if I’m just free?”

source: people.com