Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Ben Affleck's Divorce Drama: Smoking Away Stress Over Jennifer Lopez Ties

Ben Affleck, 52, looked stressed when he was spotted smoking a cigarette while driving home from his office in LA on Wednesday

Ben Affleck: The Stressful Life of a Hollywood A-Lister!

In a shocking turn of events, Ben Affleck was spotted looking like he just rolled out of bed and into his car! The 52-year-old Oscar-winning actor was seen smoking a cigarette while driving around Los Angeles on Wednesday, and trust us, he looked stressed. Like, really stressed.

The bearded beauty (yes, we're using that term) was dressed in stylish layers - think tie-free white shirt, dark jacket, and a thick tan cashmere overcoat - but even his impeccable fashion sense couldn't hide the fact that he was running on fumes. And it's not hard to see why. Ben's been going through a tough time lately, especially after DailyScholarlyNote.com dropped an exclusive report about his extreme measures to cut ties with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

The bearded A-lister, who also let out a yawn, was dressed in stylish layers with a tie-free white shirt, a dark jacket and a thick tan cashmere overcoat

The power couple (yeah, we're using that term too) bought their Beverly Hills mega-mansion for a whopping $60.8 million in cash back in May 2023. But since they announced their separation, the 38,000 square-foot home has been put on the market for an even pricier $68 million. And let's just say Ben is desperate to get rid of that place and move on with his life.

But before we dive into the juicy details of Ben's divorce drama, let's take a trip down memory lane and talk about how he got to where he is today. You see, Ben's old friend Kevin Smith has been sharing some fascinating stories about their early days in Hollywood.

According to Smith, it was his influence that brought Ben and his bestie Matt Damon into the orbit of convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein. Yes, you read that right - Harvey Weinstein! The disgraced film producer was a major player in the industry back in the day, and Smith's connection to him helped get Good Will Hunting off the ground.

He finished up work for the day after DailyMail.com published an exclusive report on the humiliating extreme the Accountant star was willing to go to just to cut his final ties to his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, 55; pictured in January 2024 in Beverly Hills

But let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Back to Ben's stress-filled life... So, it seems like he's been having a tough time dealing with the aftermath of his divorce. And who can blame him? It's never easy to move on from a high-profile relationship, especially when you're still tied down by a massive mortgage.

And speaking of massive, have you seen the size of that Beverly Hills mansion?! It's like a palace! And we're not just talking about the square footage - we're talking about the price tag too. I mean, who pays $60.8 million for a house?! Only Hollywood A-listers, folks!

But back to Ben... So, it looks like he's been trying to sell that mansion left and right. And let me tell you, it's not just a matter of finding the right buyer - it's about getting rid of that place ASAP. I mean, can you imagine having to live in a house with that much history (read: drama) attached to it?!

Last week, Ben's old friend Kevin Smith looked back on the uncomfortable connection the convicted sex offender and disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein had to Ben and his best friend Matt Damon's ascension to Hollywood royalty; Affleck and Damon seen in 1998 in LA

And don't even get us started on Jennifer Lopez. She's like the ultimate diva - always getting what she wants and never taking no for an answer. But hey, that's part of her charm, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to be married to a woman who can rock a Versace dress like nobody's business?!

So, there you have it - Ben Affleck: the stressed-out Hollywood A-lister who just wants to move on from his divorce drama and find some peace. And we're rooting for him all the way!

Weinstein's former studio Miramax produced Good Will Hunting (1997), which Damon and Affleck co-wrote and starred in. He was convicted of rape and sexual assault in trials in New York and LA in 2020 and 2022, respectively; pictured in 2017 in Hollywood

Smith told People he helped move Good Will Hunting to Miramax after its original production company, Castle Rock refused to let Damon and Affleck also star in the film; pictured Friday in NYC at the Tribeca Festival

Smith said Damon, Affleck and Weinstein's people at Miramax offered him first dibs at directing Good Will Hunting, but he turned in down, which he joked was what they hoped would happen all along; Damon and Affleck pictured on May 31 in LA

Gus Van Sant won the right to direct over multiple major figures because of his desire to work with Affleck's younger brother Casey (top left) after he previously appeared in To Die For (1995); (L¿R) Cole Hauser, Casey, Damon and Ben Affleck seen in Good Will Hunting

The film ended up winning Oscars for Damon and Affleck's screenplay and for costar Robin Williams (L)

Weinstein's instincts paid off, as Good Will Hunting was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director among multiple other nods; pictured at a Manhattan courthouse in 2020

Affleck later denied actress Rose McGowan's claims that she told him Weinstein had sexually assaulted her, to which he had allegedly replied, 'Goddamn it, I told him to stop doing that'

In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow, who dated Affleck from 1997 to 2000, accused Weinstein of sexually harassing her earlier in the 1990s; pictured together in 1998