Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finalized their divorce in 2025, ending the Bennifer saga once and for all. Affleck hasn’t publicly commented on his high-profile split. However, some reports suggest he’s ready to reenter the dating game — and he might want to try his luck with Jessica Alba. Here’s what a source said about their “undeniable” chemistry.

Ben Affleck has allegedly had a ‘crush on Jessica Alba’ for years

Ben Affleck is notoriously private when it comes to his dating life. He and Jennifer Lopez were married for two years before calling it quits in 2024. And they finalized their split in 2025. Now, an insider alleges that Affleck has taken an active interest in Jessica Alba.

“It’s been a well-kept secret that Ben Affleck had quite the crush on Jessica Alba years ago,” an insider told RadarOnline. “In Jessica Alba’s circle, it’s no secret that Ben has had a longstanding interest in her for about two decades. However, they’ve never crossed paths at a time when both were single and open to dating … until now.”

Alba took to Instagram in January 2025 to confirm her divorce from Cash Warren after nearly 20 years of marriage. “I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” she wrote. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years, and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”

The insider who spoke to RadarOnline noted that Alba and Affleck “have a strong connection, and whenever they’ve spent time together in the past, the chemistry between them is undeniable.” The actors might now have “the perfect moment” to allow their “relationship to flourish.”

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren allegedly previously said they’d never divorce

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren tied the knot in 2008 and share three children: Honor, Haven, and Hayes. Alba cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and filed for joint legal and physical custody of their kids.

Before Alba and Warren pulled the plug on their romance, they allegedly never considered divorcing. “Jessica and Cash have had their ups and downs over the years, but they always said that divorce was never an option,” an insider told Life & Style. “Well, that’s all changed. After a lot of heartfelt and tearful conversations, and marriage counseling, they’ve decided to split up.”

In April 2024, Alba hinted at marriage trouble while speaking on Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt’s BDA Baby podcast.

“We’re on 17 years. He basically stole my 20s and my 30s,” Alba said. “So, we have the friendship and the comfort of, like, ‘You’re not going anywhere,’ and so, sometimes, you don’t treat those people the best. You don’t consider their feelings in the way that you would consider other people’s feelings.”

Jennifer Lopez appeared to support Jessica Alba’s divorce

Jennifer Lopez appeared to show her support for Jessica Alba after Alba announced her divorce from Cash Warren. Lopez “liked” Alba’s social media post detailing the split.

It’s unclear whether Lopez and Alba are friends. In July 2024, a source alleged to Life & Style that Lopez felt threatened over Alba’s return to acting.

“Jennifer has one good thing going for her right now and that’s been her success in streaming movies, especially on Netflix,” the source explained. “Of course, Jessica wants a piece of the pie. And Jennifer is right to be concerned because Jessica has her own relationship with the top boss at Netflix, Ted Sarandos, and the plan is clearly to make as many more J.Lo-style movies as they can, even without J. Lo.”

While the women might have a professional rivalry, it seems they can come together in times of personal strife.

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