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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s reunion in 2021, after their previous break-up made huge headlines. Fans were hopeful and happy for the couple’s reconciliation, wishing they could finally get their happily ever after.
Unfortunately, due to several undisclosed reasons, the pair couldn’t hold onto their marriage for long. Their divorce came as a huge shock for many, but it seems like theJustice Leagueactor is ready to move on. The former Batman actor allegedly has some rules for his future partner.
According to an insider, the actor is looking for a specific thing. After going through the turbulent separation, Affleck allegedly wants to make sure that his next partner understands his sobriety journey.
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Jennifer Lopezfirst met her former husband in early 2002 on the set ofMartin Brest‘s crime rom-com filmGigli. The pair were working together in the movie when they met and soon fell in love, according toELLE.
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Unfortunately, the starry-eyed couple couldn’t get through all the storms which came in the way of their romance. The couple officially broke their engagement in 2004 and Lopez went on to marryMarc Anthonythe same year.
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Things were starting to look better for the duo when they rekindled their connection in 2021. A year later, they got married, convincing fans that the star-crossed lovers were finally chasing their happy ending.
This is why news of their divorce came as such a shock for everyone. Now, according to an insider source fromLife & Style magazine, theHypnoticlead is allegedly ready to enter the dating pool again. ButBen Affleckis reportedly cautious and has some requirements for his next romantic partner.
Ben is looking for someone who’s either in recovery or at least someone who understands the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Affleck has long faced issues with alcoholism and even had to stay at rehabs for the same. TheDeep Wateractor also opened up about his sobriety journey during several interviews. So, his alleged search for a like-minded partner is warranted due to his past experiences.
He’s learned the hard way that if he wants a relationship to last and be healthy, he needs to surround himself with like-minded people, and that includes his future partner.
Previously, Lopez faced massive public backlash when she announced her alcoholic brand, Delola (via Page Six). TheSecond Actactress knew of her then-husband’s struggle with being sober, so fans weren’t impressed with her decision.
The former Batman actor struggled with one vice
Affleck, like many others in Hollywood didn’t realize he was struggling with alcoholism until things went too far. In 1997, he wrapped upGood Will Huntingalongside co-star and good friend Matt Damon and chose to quit drinking (via Fox News).
I just wanted to stop. I started regretting some things I did when I was drunk. It’s funny to be obnoxious or out of control, but then it’s like, ‘I think I hurt that person’s feelings, ‘I made a fool of myself’…
According to a report fromUS Weekly,The Way Backactor finally chose to look for treatments in 2001 and landed in rehab. Since then, he has been to the facilities several times and was supported by his ex-wifeJennifer Garner.
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ThePearl Harbouractor also faced multiple setbacks in his sobriety journey but it didn’t deter him from trying. Affleck has been vocal about the hardships he faced after trying to quit, so his alleged caution when looking for a partner seems very valid.
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
