Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy Were Dating Since 2020, But He Chose to Date…: ‘She Wasn’t Really Thrilled’ | Hollywood
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have reportedly split and are reportedly in the process of getting divorced. After their highly publicized relationship ended, Affleck’s name was linked to Kick Kennedy. The couple was spotted together in Hollywood, which sparked dating rumors. While this may seem new, their connection dates back to 2020 when they were already linked. However, Affleck ultimately chose to pursue a relationship with Ana de Armas at that time.
Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy Friendship Timeline
According to Page Six, the Accountant 2 star, who is once again making headlines for being single, began dating Kick Kennedy long before he began dating Ana de Armas in March 2020, sources reveal. The pair have been spotted together at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in recent months; however, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s second-eldest child has known Affleck for longer than originally thought.
“Their friendship has been going on for a while, even before Ana,” a source told the entertainment outlet. “When Ben started seeing Ana in 2020 and chose to quarantine with her during COVID, Kick was not thrilled at all,” the source added.
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Ben Affleck’s Rep Responds to Dating Rumors
After their fairytale romance, as seen in their recent documentary, J.Lo and Affleck’s relationship took a surprising turn, ending in divorce. In the aftermath, Affleck appears to have reconnected with Kick Kennedy. Multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE that the 52-year-old actor and the young socialite have been spending time together. One source revealed that their connection has been blossoming since late spring.
“There’s no truth to this. I don’t even know if they know each other,” a representative for the actor told the outlet.
“Affleck would love nothing more than to be part of the Kennedy clan. It’s every Bostonian’s dream… I think he’d rather have that than a glamorous, billion-dollar life with J. Lo,” another Hollywood source told PageSix.
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Who is Kick Kennedy?
For those who don’t know, Kennedy is one of six children of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Although Kennedy’s father ran as an independent candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, he recently paused his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. On a related note, Kick Kennedy has been romantically linked to Harper Simon, son of Paul Simon, and was previously in a relationship with billionaire banking heir Matthew Mellon before his death in 2018.
