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Jennifer Lopez Wants ‘Quality Time’ With Ben Affleck’s Kids as She Struggles to Let Go, Sources Allege

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:55:05 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are allegedly closer to a divorce than ever. The couple tied the knot in 2022 and embraced their new blended family, as Affleck has three kids from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner, and Lopez has twins from her marriage to Marc Anthony. Now, sources claim that Lopez is trying to have “quality time” with Ben’s kids, as she might be struggling to let her stepmother role go.

Jennifer Lopez wants to spend ‘quality time’ with Ben Affleck’s kids, a source says

Jennifer Lopez is incredibly close with Ben Affleck’s kids: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12. During the summer of 2024, Lopez was seen out shopping with Violet in the Hamptons, and the teen recently wore a dress that Lopez famously wore in 2023 while on a date with Ben. Lopez has talked about how she adores being a stepmother and loves having a blended family with her husband. Now, she’s trying to get as much “quality time” with the kids as possible before they head to school.

“Just because she’s not with Ben doesn’t mean that she doesn’t care about his kids,” a source told People. “She always cared about them. She spent months looking for the perfect house for their blended family last year. Now, when she’s back in LA, she wants to spend quality time with them before school resumes and Violet is off to college.”

In addition to spending time with Violet, Lopez went shopping with Samuel. Fin also has an incredibly close friendship with Lopez’s child, Emme Muniz, 16, which Lopez indeed supports.

Lopez talked about her love of stepmotherhood well before she married Ben. “I love being a stepmom,” she said in 2006 before she had children of her own, according to CBS.

Jennifer Lopez hasn’t ‘fully accepted’ that her marriage is over, another source alleges

Violet Affleck, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez | Pierre Suu/GC Images

Jennifer Lopez allegedly hasn’t “fully accepted” that her marriage to Ben Affleck will likely end in divorce. The couple has allegedly been experiencing difficulties in their relationship for several months in 2024. Some insiders claim the couple already has their divorce papers signed.

“She’s furious,” a source told Page Six regarding Lopez’s feelings. “He has humiliated her. He was the one who initiated getting back together.”

The source noted that part of the reason that Lopez can’t accept divorce is because of her blended family. “There are five kids involved in this,” they added. “She knew they were going to blend families. She has not fully accepted it is over.”

Another source told Closer Weekly that the kids see Ben’s new $20 million home as a sign of the end of their parents’ marriage.

“The biggest casualty of their breakup are the kids, of course,” the source claimed. “Ben’s children love Jennifer, and her kids adore Ben. The new home is bittersweet because the kids see it as an end of their blended family. All the kids have bonded.”

All 5 kids allegedly want the couple to save their marriage

A source told DailyMail.com that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s five kids don’t want to see the divorce finalized.

“The kids think Jennifer and Ben are really, deeply in love, like soul mates, and they don’t want them to divorce,” the source alleged. “They want them to work it out for better or for worse, like their vows said. And they do feel that the two should continue counseling and talking it out, even if it is painful.”

The kids allegedly want to see Ben “lighten up and let stuff go,” as he can be “prickly.”

“He is a prickly one. He can be grumpy, that is true for sure; he is not a happy-go-lucky kind of dude, even if he is very intelligent and funny,” the source added. “The kids are trying to get him to lighten up and let stuff go.”

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Violet Affleck Just Wore Jennifer Lopez’s Dress Once Seen On a Date With Ben Affleck

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:25:23 +0000

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly closer than ever to announcing their divorce. The couple got married in 2022 after first falling in love in the early 2000s. Lopez and Ben love having a blended family, as Ben’s three kids, which he shares with Jennifer Garner, get along well with Lopez’s twins, which she shares with Marc Anthony. Lopez became very close with Ben’s oldest daughter, Violet Affleck. Recently, Violet was seen wearing a dress that Lopez once wore despite rumors of her dad and stepmom splitting.

Violet Affleck just stepped out in a dress once worn by Jennifer Lopez while on a date with Ben Affleck

Violet Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seem to have an excellent relationship. Lopez stepped into the role of stepmom for Ben Affleck’s three kids: Violet, 18, Fin Affleck, 15, and Samuel Affleck, 12. She seems to get along well with all of Ben’s children. And her twins, Max and Emme, 16, found friendship with the Affleck kids. However, Lopez and Violet have a special bond.

Lopez and Violet were spotted shopping together in New York over the summer of 2024. The duo were spotted arm-in-arm in the Hamptons. Meanwhile, Ben stayed on the opposite coast in Los Angeles.

In August 2024, Violet stepped out in a look that Lopez fans have seen before. She wore a pink-and-white chiffon Dolce & Gabbana dress that Lopez wore while on a Valentine’s Day date with Ben in 2023. The dress features long sleeves and a wrap neckline. Violet paired the look with crew socks and red and white sneakers. When Lopez wore the dress, she paired it with gold platform sandals, a gold purse, and a white Dolce & Gabbana belt.

Violet stepping out in Lopez’s dress speaks to how she looks up to her stepmom no matter the media’s claims.

Ben Affleck allegedly wants Violet Affleck to maintain a close relationship with Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in 2021 | Gotham/GC Images

Violet Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have a bond that won’t easily be broken if Lopez and Ben Affleck get divorced. An insider told Entertainment Tonight that Ben supports Lopez and his daughter in spending quality time together.

“Ben certainly doesn’t want to cause any strain between Jen and Violet, and he is in support of them spending time together,” the source said. “It’s a little tricky for him, but both Jen and Ben want all their kids to be happy, regardless of the issues they are facing in their marriage.”

The source added that Ben and Lopez hope to have “healthy directions” for their families as they move on separately.

“They are trying to sell their home sooner than later and want to move forward; they are hoping to have clear, new, and healthy directions for themselves and for their families,” the source claimed. “They are trying to be strong, but it is a sad time for everyone, and it is difficult to have to deal with everything playing out publicly.”

J.Lo wants to spend ‘quality time’ with all of the kids before school starts

Jennifer Lopez spent most of her 2024 summer season in New York. However, she’s back in LA in August 2024. A source told People that she stopped by Ben Affleck’s rental property in Brentwood. She then took his son, Samuel Affleck, to the mall. The insider noted that Lopez has “always cared” about all of their kids and hopes to spend time with them before the school year starts.

“Just because she’s not with Ben doesn’t mean that she doesn’t care about his kids,” the source explained.

“She always cared about them,” they continued. “She spent months looking for the perfect house for their blended family last year. Now, when she’s back in LA, she wants to spend quality time with them before school resumes and Violet is off to college.”

This article was originally reported by People.

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‘The Bachelorette’: Devin Strader Explained Why Sam McKinney Hated Him

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:25:54 +0000

ABC’s The Bachelorette Season 21 shows the division between Devin Strader and Sam McKinney. Jenn Tran gave Sam the First Impression Rose, but Devin captured Jenn’s heart since the first group date. Sam strongly dislikes Devin’s conduct during the season, as he feels Devin acts unfairly and disrespectfully to the other men. Here’s what Devin recently said about why he believes Sam hates him.

[Spoiler alert: Potential spoilers ahead regarding Sam McKinney and Devin Strader in The Bachelorette Season 21.]

Why did Sam McKinney hate Devin Strader in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21? Here’s what Devin said

Devin Strader and Jenn Tran in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 | Disney/John Fleenor

Sam McKinney and Devin Strader have hated each other since The Bachelorette Season 21 began. Devin’s loud and funny personality rubs Sam the wrong way, and Sam gets upset when Devin pulls Jenn Tran aside during group dates. Devin dislikes Sam equally, as he doesn’t believe Sam is a good fit for Jenn. Recently, Devin spoke on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast about the conflict between him and Sam.

While on the podcast, Devin said he may have “pissed off a couple of his buddies, like [Aaron Erb] and [Thomas Nguyen],” which fueled the hate early on.

“I think he maybe thought that I could’ve been two-faced somehow, based on the way that I’ve been acting, like, ‘There’s no way this is who he is; he’s got to be somebody different,'” Devin continued. ” … I think that, in my mind, the reason Sam doesn’t like me is because he’s probably met somebody like me in real life that he doesn’t like, and he’s associating me with that person. And no matter what I say or do, it’s always going to have that effect on him.”

Devin noted that he “made the same a**” of himself in front of the men as he did in front of Jenn, proving his authenticity. “I make people laugh, and I’m very embracing and comforting when it comes to people, so for me, I didn’t know,” he added. “But in my mind, I was like, ‘OK, this isn’t going to change. So, if it’s not going to change, I might as well have a little fun with it.'”

Devin Strader was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with Sam McKinney’s signature phrase

Bachelorette Season 21 contestant Devin Strader has no issue trolling Sam McKinney. A photo posted to Reddit shows Devin wearing a sweatshirt with the saying, “Keep the main thing the main thing,” which is Sam’s signature saying. Another slide shows contestant Austin Ott wearing the same sweatshirt.

Sam says this consistently when referring to Jenn Tran. His friend and fellow contestant, Thomas Nguyen, also picked up on the saying. It makes sense that Devin would poke fun at these men, as they hated him the most.

Austin posted a TikTok of him wearing the sweatshirt with a voiceover of Sam saying, “Keep the main thing the main thing.”

Jenn Tran called the men in her season ‘catty’ and ‘aggressive’

Jenn Tran didn’t see all of the drama unfold in The Bachelorette Season 21, especially when it came to Devin Strader and Sam McKinney. However, she sees it watching back. She spoke on The Viall Files podcast about how the men were more “catty” and “aggressive” than anticipated.

“I didn’t realize how catty they were, to be honest,” Jenn said. “I had no idea any of those scenes were going on. With the cocktail party, I didn’t know any of them were being so aggressive and shouting and all this fighting. I had no idea, which I’m mad about. Like, let me listen in. Let me be a fly on the wall. But yeah, I’m surprised to see how passionate they all were.”

The Bachelorette Season 21 airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

‘The Bachelorette’ Controversy Over Devin Strader, Explained

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:47:45 +0000

ABC’s The Bachelorette Season 21 introduced new men to Bachelor Nation. Devin Strader made an early impression on Jenn Tran as he tried to take every possible opportunity to connect with her on group dates and during one-on-ones. Unfortunately, unsavory information came out that concerns Devin. Here’s what fans have posted to social media that paints the contestant negatively.

[Spoiler alert: The Bachelorette Season 21 spoilers ahead regarding contestant Devin Strader.]

What is the controversy over Devin Strader in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21?

Skeletons are coming out of Devin Strader’s closet as The Bachelorette Season 21 continues. At the start of the season, Devin strongly connected with Jenn Tran. She appreciated how he took small opportunities to make her feel special. Unfortunately, as the season begins to close, unfavorable information regarding Devin’s character is being revealed.

Fans on Reddit discovered that Devin had rapper aspirations before joining the show. He rapped under the name 96dev and had music on major streaming platforms. Unfortunately, a 2019 track called “96waves” featured derogatory racist language. Since this information came to light, many of the tracks are no longer available to stream.

Additionally, Devin liked Instagram posts that expressed anti-vaccine, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-immigration sentiments. He also followed a right-wing Instagram account that made fun of liberal ideals. Not only that but on night 1, Reality Steve revealed that Devin admitted he’s a 9/11 conspiracy theorist. ABC did not air this conversation.

Devin Strader and Jenn Tran on their one-on-one date in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 Episode 4 | Disney/John Fleenor

The Bachelorette Season 21 fans think Devin Strader is desperately trying to perform damage control. Reddit followers noticed that Devin appeared to follow a string of left-leaning accounts after The Bachelorette fans noticed his likes. Additionally, Devin seemed to have unliked many inflammatory posts.

“He actually deleted 17 posts and unfollowed 300 accounts after filming ended, so who knows what else he had up …,” a fan wrote on Reddit.

Devin also commented on social media after a fan wrote, “Imagine being a Trumper in 2024.”

The contestant replied, “Imagine feeling the need to comment your opinion when the latter wouldn’t waste a breath on you. Go touch grass, bro.”

Reddit fans commented on Devin’s internet activity.

“I love that his version of course correcting is liking more Joe Biden posts than I even do as a liberal,” a fan wrote.

“The sudden likes on Biden/Harris posts are fooling no one,” another added.

How far does Devin Strader make it in the show?

So, how far does Devin Strader make it in The Bachelorette Season 21? According to spoilers from Reality Steve, Jenn Tran chooses Devin, and they get engaged.

After filming ended, Jenn admitted she was “very happy” with how her season ended. “I’m very happy with the ending and I’m very happy with the way everything panned out,” Tran told People. “I learned so much every day that I was there [to find out] about myself and what I wanted in a relationship. There was so much growth.”

It’s unclear if Jenn and Devin will discuss Devin’s past behavior during the After the Final Rose special. Given the current heat on Devin, it seems likely that host Jesse Palmer will ask the couple about it.

Elements of this article were originally reported by Distractify and Reality Steve.

The Bachelorette Season 21 airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 Episode 6 Spoilers: Who Goes Home?

Lauren Weiler — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:57:07 +0000

ABC’s The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6 shows Jenn Tran returning to the States with her final seven men. Marcus Shoberg, Jeremy Simon, Devin Strader, Sam McKinney, Grant Ellis, Jonathan Johnson, and Spencer Conley are still in the running for Jenn’s heart. So, who does Jenn send home next? Here are spoilers for The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6.

[Spoiler alert: The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6 spoilers ahead.]

Who goes home in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 21 Episode 6?

The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6 brings the men from Auckland, New Zealand, to Seattle, Washington. The final seven men are hoping to learn more about Jenn Tran as the season progresses. In episode 5, Jenn took Jonathan Johnson and Grant Ellis on their first one-on-one dates, and they both received roses. Jenn also denied her ex-boyfriend, Matt Rossi, the opportunity to join the cast as a contestant. By the end of the episode, there seemed to be a few clear frontrunners in the competition.

A preview for the rest of the season shows Jenn feeling “confident” that one of her final men is the man she’ll become engaged to at the end of the show. Several of her men also express feeling ready for an engagement.

“I am more ready for an engagement than I am for anything in my whole life,” Spencer Conley expresses in the preview. Sam McKinney and Jeremy Simon also tell Jenn that they’ve fallen in love with her since the beginning of the season. Devin Strader tells Jenn he’s completely in love with her.

So, who heads home in episode 6? According to spoilers from Reality Steve, Spencer, Grant, and Sam don’t receive roses at the rose ceremony. Devin Strader, Jonathan Johnson, Marcus Shoberg, and Jeremy Simon move on to hometowns in episode 7.

Marcus Shoberg and Jeremy Simon get 1-on-1 dates in Seattle

Marcus Schoberg and Jenn Tran | Disney/John Fleenor

The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6 shows Jenn Tran going on two one-on-one dates. She takes Marcus Shoberg for his second date of the season and Jeremy Simon on his first date.

According to spoilers from Reality Steve, Jenn takes Marcus on a Wicked-themed date to celebrate the movie’s upcoming release. The couple follows the yellow brick road and meets several Bachelor Nation celebrities along the way. Marcus and Jenn encounter Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, Charity Lawson, and Trista Sutter. According to spoilers, Marcus and Jenn were supposed to end the date with a hot air balloon ride, but it was too windy to take off safely.

Jenn’s second one-on-one date during the episode is with Jeremy at Pike Place Market, a Seattle staple. The couple participates in fish throwing.

Devin Strader, Spencer Conley, Grant Ellis, Jonathon Johnson, and Sam McKinney took calls at a radio station in Seattle with Molly and Jason Mesnick for the group date this week.

A preview shows Jenn Tran failing to connect with 1 of the men who claims he’s falling in love with her

A preview for The Bachelorette Season 21 Episode 6 shows Jenn Tran feeling uncertain about one of her final seven men. One of her contestants tells her that he’s in love with her. While Jenn might usually be flattered, she finds the admission strange.

“There is something that is not connecting,” she says in the clip posted to Instagram. “He doesn’t know me. And he just blurts out that he loves me? I owe it to myself to get to the bottom of this.”

The clip then shows Jenn walking into a room, presumably approaching the guy who tells her he’s in love. Several fans on Instagram think Jenn approaches Sam McKinney.

This article was originally reported by Reality Steve.

The Bachelorette Season 21 airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale Getting Along Tugs at Blake Shelton’s ‘Insecurities,’ Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:34:00 +0000

The Voice fans loved when Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton fell in love. The No Doubt frontwoman was married to rocker Gavin Rossdale from 2002 to 2015, and Shelton was married to Miranda Lambert from 2011 to 2015. Stefani and Shelton connected with their shared divorce experiences. A source recently shared that Stefani and Rossdale, who co-parent their three sons, are getting along better than ever, making Shelton insecure.

Blake Shelton allegedly feels insecure over Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale getting along

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani never expected to fall in love after divorce. The couple talked about how they had many similarities when it came to the end of their marriages, which brought them together. Shelton and Stefani then fell in love and married in 2021. Stefani now embraces country life in Oklahoma and has stepped into the country music world with her famous husband while her ex, Gavin Rossdale, remains in Los Angeles.

Stefani and Rossdale don’t have much of a friendship post-divorce. The couple separated in 2015 after over a decade of marriage following allegations that Rossdale had an affair. However, a source told Life & Style that the exes are connecting over their son, Kingston, and his blossoming music career.

“Gavin always said he’s never gotten over Gwen,” the source said. “Now, their blooming boy Kingston seems to be doing really well, and they’re leading the charge to get his career going. They’re very proud; it’s beginning to bring them closer again after all these years of awkwardness.”

The insider added that Rossdale “has his problems” with Stefani and Shelton, ” … but he’s more than happy to let Kingston establish himself and hopes it breaks down some of the awkwardness between him and Gwen.” However, Rossdale and Stefani “talking and getting along” allegedly “tugs” at Shelton’s “insecurities.”

“At one point, Gwen saw Gavin as the love of her life, so anytime they hang out for extended periods and laugh and get along better, it makes Blake worry,” the insider continued.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform onstage at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Star in Frisco on May 16, 2024 | John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM

Gavin Rossdale said he wished he had ‘more of a connection’ with Gwen Stefani

Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani have publicly spoken about their lack of a relationship as exes and co-parents. In March 2024, Rossdale talked on the Amy and T.J. podcast about wishing he had “more of a connection” with Stefani.

“The biggest thing would be when you see the kids that sometimes there’s a loss,” he said. “It’d be nice if there was sort of more of a connection with the person who made them with me.”

Rossdale added that he never envisioned himself getting a divorce. “I feel bad for my kids, that’s it,” he continued. “I wish I could have found a way to not have that in their lives. It wasn’t fun for me to come from a broken home. … It can be quite debilitating for kids. … The overriding thing is you don’t want to let your kids down.”

The ‘No Doubt’ frontwoman talked about feeling ‘insecure’ in her marriage to Blake Shelton

During an interview with Nylon Magazine in April 2024, Stefani and Shelton discussed the insecurities they share in her marriage.

“I had been going through those times where you’re questioning: ‘Oh my gosh, am I just getting older? Am I cute?’” Stefani said. “In my own relationship, even though I know the truth of what’s happening today, you still create drama in your own mind about your insecurities and what might happen. I was in that phase of the relationship with Blake and getting paranoid.”

Shelton noted they both have the same insecurity. “These are conversations that she and I have with each other: ‘Are you still going to love me when I’m old or if I forget who I am?’” he added.

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Matt Damon Has ‘Respect’ for Ben Affleck Amid Rumors That He Wants Space Due to Jennifer Lopez

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:55:00 +0000

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a decades-long friendship. The best friends have seen each other through the best and worst times in their lives. Damon and Ben love working together as actors, directors, and producers. Recently, Damon discussed his deep love for the Affleck brothers, Ben and Casey. However, before Damon’s interview, a source said that the actor wanted space from his best friend due to the ongoing divorce rumors concerning Jennifer Lopez.

Matt Damon says he has an ‘abiding respect’ for Ben Affleck through their 45 years of friendship

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are one of Hollywood’s most outstanding examples of friendship. The buddies grew up near each other in Boston and starred in critically acclaimed films. They continue to support each other and work together with their film company, Artists Equity.

Recently, Damon spoke about working with Ben and Casey Affleck on their new comedy, The Instigators. While Ben worked behind the scenes to produce the film, Damon and Casey starred in it. Damon explained in an interview that he has a “real deep abiding respect” for Ben.

“They’re both so good at what they do,” Damon told Yahoo regarding Ben and Casey. “I’ve written movies with both of them; I’ve produced movies with both of them; I’ve acted in movies with both of them. I’ve been directed by Ben. I think it’s just a real deep abiding respect that’s kind of based in 45 years of friendship.”

Damon once again repeated that he has a “deep and abiding kind of respect and love” that transcends everything despite the “frantic” nature of making a film. He also noted that he, Ben, and Casey can “solve problems a lot quicker.” ” … [W]e can just be really blunt with each other because our egos aren’t really involved,” he continued.

A source said that Matt Damon wanted space from Ben Affleck amid Ben’s marital issues with Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Luciana Damon at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards | Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty Images

Matt Damon has nothing but kind words about Ben and Casey Affleck. He’s stuck by Ben through decades of negative tabloids concerning Ben’s alcoholism and past relationships. Unfortunately, a source said that Ben’s marital woes with Jennifer Lopez affected his friendship with Damon. According to the insider, Damon and his wife wanted to distance themselves from Ben because of how Lopez conducted herself publicly.

“Matt and Ben are planning to make another movie together in the near future and that’s taking up most of their time, but he’s under no obligation to be part of Ben’s personal pity party over whatever problems he’s having with Jennifer or his kids,” the insider told In Touch, according to Yahoo. “Ben has to deal with that stuff himself, and that’s always been Matt and Lucy’s position, even during the best of times.”

The insider added that Damon and his wife preferred to hang out with celebrity couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.

Ben Affleck and his best friend will continue to promote their film that involves Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have a film to promote despite their potential divorce. Ben and Matt Damon’s film company helped produce Unstoppable, which stars Lopez. While Lopez and Ben are reportedly going through marital issues, Ben and Damon plan to promote the movie regardless of Ben’s drama.

“Unstoppable is a tricky one because Ben and Matt are so invested in its success, even if everything you see indicates that Ben and Jennifer are ending their marriage,” the source told In Touch Weekly. “… It puts these guys in a tricky position if Ben and Jennifer are really done, but for now, they both want the movie to hit and exist apart from Ben’s crazy relationship drama.”

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are ‘Addicted to Each Other’ and ‘Freaking Out’ Over Upcoming Time Apart, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:15:00 +0000

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are one of the most popular celebrity couples in 2024. The pop queen and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end are going strong after a year of dating. Unfortunately, they must take some time apart as 2024 closes due to Kelce’s football schedule and Swift’s “Eras Tour.” Here’s what a source said about the couple “freaking out” over missing each other

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are allegedly ‘freaking out’ over the time they have to spend apart now

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have accomplished careers of their own that demand a lot of their time. Swift’s “Eras Tour” started in March 2023 and will conclude in Canada in December 2024. Kelce was busy winning the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024, and he’s back to practice for the next season. While the tight end has acting aspirations, he still wants to play football and get on the field to do what he does best.

As the year ends, Swift and Kelce might not see each other as much as they wish they could. A source told Life & Style that the couple is “so codependent” that they have trouble managing the distance.

“Taylor is especially freaked out because she’s always got this fear of other women trying to get at Travis hanging over her head,” the source said. “She trusts him, and he’s not done anything to make her worry, but the reality is he’s a guy and there’s always temptation.” The insider added that Kelce is “just as threatened” by the men surrounding Swift on tour.

“Obviously, he can’t skip out on training camp to follow her around, and he doesn’t have more than a day off at a time,” the insider continued. “She’s got tour dates in Europe for the next month before she gets a nice long break, so it would make sense for her to just stay put and finish all her dates and do long distance with him for a few weeks.”

The source added that Kelce and Swift are “freaking out,” and Swift is “talking about flying back to see him even if she has just a day or two off.”

Travis Kelce bought his famous girlfriend nearly $60,000 in designer clothes because he misses her

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce | Michael Owens/Getty Images

Travis Kelce loves buying Taylor Swift lavish gifts. In the couple’s first year of dating, the tight end spent over $100,000 in presents to shower the pop queen with love. A source told The Sun that he’s at it again. Kelce spent $59,000 on seven items from German designer Jil Sander.

So, what did Kelce choose? The NFL star spent $3,790 on a sleeveless designer dress, $2,100 on a 100% wool shirt dress, $2,680 on a jacket, $800 on wool pants, $2,950 on a crossbody leather bag, and $3,650 on another coat, among other items.

“Travis misses Taylor a lot, and he knows that she is getting onto the last few weeks of the Eras tour in Europe,” the source said. “He knows her tastes so well now. She will have plenty to choose from when she watches him play in the NFL this fall.”

A previous source alleged that Taylor Swift has ‘separation anxiety’

This isn’t the first time fans have heard of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce feeling anxious about spending time apart. A source told Life & Style that Swift felt “anxious” with “separation anxiety” when she couldn’t see Kelce for extended periods.

“They’re going to be facing their longest time apart,” the insider claimed in May 2024. “He’ll make some trips to see her, but she can’t be leaving tour to see him, so she’s got to leave this all up to him, and it’s making her very anxious. Her separation anxiety has kicked in big time, and it’s very worrisome for friends who think it’s a bad sign that she’s so panicked about having to have time apart from him.”

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Matt Damon Is ‘So Supportive’ of Ben Affleck Through Jennifer Lopez Divorce Drama, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:46:00 +0000

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have a legendary friendship that spans decades. The best friends grew up together in Boston and decided to take Hollywood by storm as actors, directors, and producers. In 2024, the best friends continue to work together and help each other through the best and worst times. Here’s what a source said about Damon supporting Affleck as Affleck navigates his marriage trouble with Jennifer Lopez.

Matt Damon is allegedly ‘so supportive’ of Ben Affleck as Affleck navigates a potential divorce from Jennifer Lopez

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have seen each other through life’s highs and lows and remain best friends. Damon likely remembers when Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first fell in love in the early 2000s. While the couple didn’t work out, they fell back in love in 2021 and tied the knot in 2022. Damon attended Affleck and Lopez’s beautiful Georgia wedding in August 2022.

Unfortunately, Affleck and Lopez might’ve hit an unrecoverable rough patch in 2024. Insiders alleged that the couple is looking toward divorce, and evidence shows that the couple hasn’t seen or spoken to each other in weeks.

“Ben feels like he’s been weighed down this year,” an insider told OK! Magazine. “He will always care for Jen, but he knows the marriage is done, and he wants to focus on himself right now.”

Another source added that Affleck and Lopez want their divorce to be “seamless,” and their prenup will help.

As for Damon, the best friend has allegedly been “so supportive” through Affleck’s public marriage woes.

“Matt has been so supportive throughout this ordeal,” a source close to Affleck told the publication. “Matt’s a great distraction, and he makes Ben laugh.”

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Luciana Damon at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards | Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty Images

Matt Damon said he can be ‘really blunt’ with Ben Affleck

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Casey Affleck worked together on the new buddy comedy, The Instigators. While the younger Affleck brother acts alongside Damon in the film, Ben Affleck produced the film. Damon spoke to Yahoo about his deep love and respect for the brothers and how he can stay “really blunt” with them.

“We solve problems a lot quicker because we can just be really blunt with each other because our egos aren’t really involved,” Damon explained. “Somebody saying they don’t like your idea isn’t a threatening thing. When a stranger says that, it’s like, ‘Oh my God, they think I’m talentless.’ But like, if he tells me that … that must have been a bad idea. Let’s move on. So, you get to the kind of creative solutions a lot quicker.”

Damon, Affleck, and Lopez will likely promote their film, Unstoppable, in early fall 2024, no matter where Lopez and Affleck’s marriage stands. While Damon has worked with Lopez, he hasn’t commented on his experience.

‘The Bourne Identity’ actor allegedly wants his friend to stay close to Jennifer Garner

Fans don’t know what Matt Damon thinks of Jennifer Lopez, especially now that Lopez and Ben Affleck likely hope to divorce. A source told In Touch Weekly that Damon is “pushing” Affleck to stay close to Jennifer Garner during troubled times, especially given Affleck’s past with alcohol abuse. Garner and Affleck were married for 10 years before splitting. They maintain a solid co-parenting relationship now.

“She’s always been a calming influence on Ben,” the insider explained, “which is why Matt’s pushing Ben to stay super close to her and their three kids. He’s also agreed to co-star with Ben in a new crime thriller called RIP. Anything to keep him from having idle time on his hands.”

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Jennifer Garner and Boyfriend John Miller Might Prep for a Malibu Wedding, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The public knows Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck for their 10-year marriage and subsequent divorce. The actors fell in love in the early 2000s and went their separate ways in 2015. However, they remained friends and co-parents post-divorce. Now, Garner might be preparing for marriage with her longtime boyfriend, John Miller. Here’s what a source said about a possible marriage location for the couple.

Jennifer Garner and John Miller might tie the knot in Malibu, according to a source

Jennifer Garner doesn’t often discuss the end of her marriage to Ben Affleck or her current relationship with John Miller. However, Garner and Miller have been romantically linked for years. The couple began dating in 2018, the same year as Garner and Affleck’s divorce. A source told Us Weekly the couple’s romance was heating up and getting “serious” after just six months.

“They’ve been together six months — and it’s getting pretty serious,” one insider revealed.

“Jen brings out the best in John, and he is the happiest he has probably ever been,” another source said. “It’s a loving, healthy relationship.”

By 2019, the couple was allegedly discussing marriage. A source told Life & Style that Miller and Garner were “secretly engaged” in 2022. “John spent a long time making Jen an engagement ring and gave it to her two years ago, around April 2022, which is when she turned 50,” the source alleged.

So, where will Miller and Garner tie the knot? Knowing Garner, sources suspect she’ll have a small, intimate ceremony without much media attention. A source hinted that Miller’s Malibu land might be the perfect location.

“John has land in Malibu,” an insider told the publication, adding, “It might happen there.”

Jennifer Garner and John Miller have allegedly become ‘very secure’ in their relationship

Jennifer Garner and John Miller stay out of the media spotlight, which might help keep their relationship “very secure.” A source told Us Weekly that the couple was in a “great place” as of November 2023.

“Jen and John are in a great place,” the source said. “They used to go out of their way to keep a low profile, but they’ve both become very secure with their relationship and how it’s all worked out.” The insider added that Garner loves her boyfriend’s “humble” nature despite his mega-success in the business world.

Another source added that Garner and Miller have a “special relationship,” and Garner loves that Miller doesn’t have Hollywood fame. “After having so much of her [marriage with Affleck] in the spotlight, she really enjoys being with someone who isn’t a celebrity,” the insider said.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in 2015 | Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

The ’13 Going on 30′ actor’s boyfriend is allegedly ‘bothered’ by her helping Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner has reportedly helped Ben Affleck with his marital troubles to Jennifer Lopez in 2024. A source told DailyMail.com that John Miller felt “bothered” by Garner’s assistance.

“Of course, it bothers John that Jen is so hyper-focused on her ex-husband,” the insider alleged. “He cares deeply for Ben and sympathizes with what he is going through with Jennifer. But that doesn’t mean Jen should be the one to fix her ex-husband’s issues with his current wife. That makes no sense to anyone.”

The source added that Miller “told” Garner that taking care of Affleck wasn’t her responsibility. “John wants nothing more than for Ben to be OK, but it isn’t his girlfriend’s responsibility to play babysitter to him,” the insider continued. “That is for Ben to figure out on his own and for his wife to handle. It isn’t Jen’s responsibility, and he has told her this.”

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