Ben Affleck's 'Mood Swings' with 'Big Highs and Big Lows' Contributed to Divorce from Jennifer Lopez (Exclusive)

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in 2021.Photo:Kevin Winter/GettyBen Affleck’s unpredictable moods played a central role in his andJennifer Lopez’s divorce.Despite their feelings toward each other, the 52-year-old actor’s extreme and sudden changes in mood ultimately drove a wedge between them, a source tells PEOPLE.“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,” the source says.

Ben Affleck's Cousin Jennifer Affleck Dubs Herself the 'New Jenny from the Block' in TikTok Featuring JLo's Iconic Song

Jennifer Affleck and her husband Zac.Photo:Jen Affleck/Instagram (2) Jen Affleck/Instagram (2) Jennifer Affleckis getting ready for the world to know her.Ahead of the premiere ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the TikToker turned reality star, 25, was seen getting glam with some very interesting tunes in a new TikTok.In the clip, the mom of two gets her hair done at castmateJessi Ngatikaura’s salon, all while jamming out to Jennifer Lopez’s hit song “Jenny from the Block.

Ben Affleck's Dating History: From Jennifer Garner to Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez.Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage ; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis/Getty Ben Affleckhas experienced his fair share of romantic highs and lows. From dating hisShakespeare in LovecostarGwyneth Paltrowto his marriage toJennifer Garner, he’s had several high-profile relationships but nothing has compared to his longtime connection withJennifer Lopez. When Affleck and Lopez began dating and got engaged in 2002, the media coverage was relentless. As they planned their wedding, the spotlight put pressure on their upcoming nuptials — and it got to be too much.

Ben Affleck’s Rep Denies Kick Kennedy Dating Rumor: 'There Is No Truth to Any of It' (Exclusive)

Ben Affleck; Kick Kennedy.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty; Mike Pont/Getty Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty; Mike Pont/Getty Ben AffleckandKathleen “Kick” Kennedyare not dating, the actor’s rep says. Multiple sources recently told PEOPLE thatAffleck, 52, and Kick, 36, have been “spending time together,” with one source saying they’d been linked since late spring. Kick is one ofRobert F. Kennedy Jr.’ssix children. She was previously romantically linked toPaul Simon’s son Harper Simon. She also dated billionaire banking heir Matthew Mellonprior to his death in 2018.

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Education:New York University Location:New York, NY Ben Brachfeld has been the associate crime editor at PEOPLE since 2024. He previously covered New York City’s mass transit system for amNewYork. source: people.com