Why Ana De Armas Was Warned About Ben Affleck
Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck's former relationship was once the talk of the town. The two initially met on the set of 2022's "Deep Water" and soon hit it off from there. What would follow is a whirlwind romance that saw the two traveling the world together. The relationship lasted less than a year, but it was one that was plentiful in memories.
It wasn't the first time Affleck fell in love on set, either. The actor filmed the 2003 movie "Gigli" alongside Jennifer Lopez, to whom he would go on to get engaged. Lopez didn't file for divorce from Cris Judd until July 2002, but she denied she and Affleck were romantically involved until after her divorce, InStyle noted. The two went on to co-star in 2004's "Jersey Girl."
Nearly two decades later, de Armas linked up with Affleck in a move that many criticized — something that she learned the hard way. So, why was Ana de Armas warned about dating Ben Affleck?
Fans told Ana de Armas to "stay away" from Ben Affleck
Ana de Armas' relationship with Ben Affleck gained plenty of media attention, but ultimately, it didn't last. De Armas was previously married to Spanish star Marc Clotet from 2011 to 2013, but her relationship history pales in comparison to Affleck's. Beneath Affleck's illustrious Hollywood career lurks a tumultuous romantic past. The "Daredevil" star was previously married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three kids. Affleck was also a part of the famous "Bennifer" couple with Jennifer Lopez from 2002 to 2004, before they reunited in 2021.
That's why, before Affleck reunited with Lopez, de Armas was warned about Affleck. A murky relationship past and a number of personal problems have marred Affleck's life in ways that people felt could be detrimental to de Armas' life. But we aren't the ones judging Affleck here — just check de Armas' Instagram comments.
In April 2020, de Armas shared a carousel of photos on Instagram with Affleck in celebration of her 32nd birthday. Though she was very clearly happy with Affleck, some folks seemed to disagree. With comments like "I've always thought Ben is a perv," "Stay away from Affleck!," and "This is bulls**t," it was clear that de Armas' fan faithful weren't taking too kindly to the "Batman v Superman" star.
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas split in January
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas's split occurred in January when the latter decided to call it quits. Affleck still pursued on with the relationship that saw them travel from Cuba to Costa Rica, per the Daily Mail. But despite their whirlwind romance, de Armas reportedly decided to end the relationship, as the two were going in opposite directions.
"Ben is no longer dating Ana," a source told People in March. The source revealed that de Armas "broke it off" as "[t]heir relationship was complicated." The source added, "Ana doesn't want to be Los Angeles based and Ben obviously has to since his kids live in Los Angeles." Another source told the outlet that the breakup "was mutual and something that is completely amicable." Furthermore, the source noted the two were "in different points in their lives" but "there is deep love and respect there."
After his split with de Armas, Affleck's love life came full circle when he reunited with ex-lover Jennifer Lopez after 17 years. "Bennifer" forever!