Ben Affleck seems to be navigating a challenging summer with resilience, focusing on his work while balancing family time.
Sources close to the actor reveal that the 51-year-old is thriving in his busy schedule, despite ongoing speculation about his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
It appears that staying occupied is helping him cope during this tumultuous period.
As the summer unfolds, Affleck has chosen to remain in a rental property in Brentwood, California, rather than moving into his newly acquired Los Angeles home.
This decision comes amid reports that he and Lopez, who is 55, have been living apart since May.
During that time, the couple has faced considerable public scrutiny regarding the state of their relationship.
A source shared with PEOPLE that Affleck is managing well under the circumstances.
“He thrives when he’s busy,” the insider noted, emphasizing that the actor has been working tirelessly.
With his children currently out of school, he’s also making it a point to spend quality time with them, ensuring that family remains a priority.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, presented a united front at their daughter Violet’s high school graduation in May.
However, the subsequent months have seen them largely apart.
Lopez canceled her tour and took the opportunity to vacation in Europe and the Hamptons, New York, adding to the speculation surrounding their relationship.
Recently, Lopez returned to Los Angeles and has begun house-hunting after putting their Beverly Hills mansion on the market.
The couple’s separation seems to have prompted Lopez to seek a fresh start, further fueling rumors about their marital status.
Despite these challenges, Affleck is reportedly focused on making each day as positive as possible.
Affleck shares three children—Violet, 18, Serafina, 15, and Samuel, 12—with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Meanwhile, Lopez has 16-year-old twins, Maximilian and Emme, with her former husband Marc Anthony.
Balancing the dynamics of their blended families adds another layer to the complexities they face.
Professionally, Affleck has been keeping himself busy, recently filming a sequel to his 2016 action thriller, The Accountant.
He has multiple projects lined up as a writer, director, and producer.
Notably, he and Matt Damon are producing two films featuring Lopez: Unstoppable and Kiss of the Spiderwoman.
On August 8, Amazon MGM Studios unveiled first-look images from Unstoppable, a biopic centered on wrestler Anthony Robles, who achieved remarkable success despite being born with one leg.
In this film, Lopez plays the role of Robles’ mother, Judy, showcasing her acting chops yet again.
As the Toronto International Film Festival approaches, Unstoppable is set to make its world premiere in September.
This event marks an exciting milestone for Affleck and Lopez, even amid their personal challenges.