Ben Affleck, 52, has reportedly been seeing Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy, 36, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
According to a source, the Good Will Hunting actor and Kick have been spotted together at various celebrity hotspots, including the Polo Lounge at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.
The nature of their relationship is currently unknown, but Kick, an actress and writer, has an interest in the entertainment industry.
Ben Affleck, 52, has reportedly been seeing Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy, 36, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez; seen in 2021 in Hollywood
The news comes just days after Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from Affleck, citing “irreconcilable differences” and listing April 26, 2024, as their separation date.
The singer filed the paperwork without an attorney and a prenup, two years after the pair tied the knot in July 2022, followed by a second ceremony the next month.
Kick, who has made appearances in TV shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Newsroom, is a graduate of Stanford University in California and studied both history and theater.
Her stepmother, Cheryl Hines, is an actress known for starring in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The pair have spent time at the Polo Lounge located at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, as well as other celebrity hotspots; seen in 2021 in West Hollywood
Kick has also mingled with other celebrities, including Taylor Swift, who dated her brother Conor in 2012.
During a past interview, Kick reflected on meeting the Grammy winner, saying, “Yeah, she’s really sweet. It was a moment, really. But we always have exciting things going on – exciting people to meet.”
Kick’s family is also a fan of Marc Anthony, who was previously married to Jennifer Lopez from 2004 to 2014.
In a humorous anecdote, Kick recalled how her grandmother met Marc Anthony on a plane and invited him to dinner, not realizing who he was until later.
Although it is also not clear how Ben and Kick initially met, the daughter of RFK Jr. has an interest for the entertainment industry. According to her IMDB page, she is an actress and writer, as well as a philanthropist and activist
The rest of the family found the situation hilarious, with Kick saying, “The rest of us were excusing ourselves to find private places to break out into hysterical laughter.”
Ben and Jennifer’s divorce is still ongoing, with the pair reportedly agreeing to the terms of their split beforehand.
One of the remaining issues is their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion, which was listed on the market in July for $68 million.
A source revealed that Ben and Jennifer had “planned” their divorce before she officially filed, with the estranged couple having already agreed to the terms of their split.
Jennifer has denied spousal support and also requested that Ben not ask for support. The singer has a net worth of $400 million, while the actor has a net worth of $150 million.
The couple’s marriage was reportedly plagued by issues, including Ben’s “mood swings” and his desire for more privacy.
A source claimed that Ben’s erratic behavior was a reason for the split, saying, “The truth is there was a great deal of love, but also unfortunately, what became clear were Ben’s erratic mood swings that he couldn’t hide from the press, as much as he tried to.”