Ben Affleck’s Enigmatic Encounter: Mystery Woman Spotted in His BMW

Ben Affleck was seen cruising through Los Angeles on Wednesday, accompanied by a stylish mystery woman in his shiny BMW. It’s yet to be determined whether this brunette companion is connected to him professionally or if there’s a personal connection between them. Since his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez ended last year, the 53-year-old actor has not been publicly linked to anyone romantically. Affleck cut a striking figure in a summery beige blazer layered over a pink shirt, leaving a few top buttons undone for a casual yet charming look. The woman seated beside him in the car was dressed warmly for the autumn weather, sporting a sweater and jeans, complemented by a chic Yves Saint Laurent bag. Her bold dark red lipstick stood out against her glowing skin, with her sleek dark hair and fringe peeking beneath oversized sunglasses adding to her allure. The sighting comes two days after Affleck’s former flame Lindsay Shookus showed her support to Lopez’ ex Alex Rodriguez as she attended the premiere of his new documentary on Monday. The former Saturday Night Live producer, 45 — who famously dated Ben, 53, off-and-on from 2017 to 2019 — made a glamorous appearance at the Alex vs. A-Rod premiere at DGA Theater in New York City. She wowed in a high-neck black gown with a sheer skirt at the event, while Rodriguez, 50, was dapper in a black suit. The sighting raised some eyebrows, as Rodriguez is the former fiance of Affleck’s ex-wife Lopez, 56. Affleck and Lopez’s divorce was finalized earlier in January, after two years of marriage. However, the retired New York Yankee previously clarified to People that he and Shookus ‘have been friends for 15 years’ back in 2021 when they sparked romance rumors. ‘There is nothing there at all,’ his rep stated at the time. In 2021, Rodriguez and Shookus were spotted at a Hamptons party together, shortly after Affleck rekindled his romance with Lopez and after she and Rodriguez ended their own engagement. Shookus and Affleck initially split in August 2018, but they briefly reconciled in March 2019 before breaking up again just a month later in April. Meanwhile Lopez and Rodriguez famously ended their four-year relationship in April 2021 shortly after posing for their final selfie on March 26, 2021. Lopez and her now fourth ex-husband Affleck reportedly started surreptitiously texting each other again in February 2021 before tying the knot in 2022 and finalizing their divorce on February 21. Last month, Lopez was asked by Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen if it was true that that ‘A-Rod was DMing one of the cast members’ of Southern Charm during their relationship. ‘There was a lot of speculation in the press or on this show that that somehow led to your breakup. Is there anything you can speak to about that?’ the 57-year-old presenter asked. ‘You know, I really have nothing to say about my personal life anymore,’ Lopez shockingly declared. ‘I feel like it’s… I’m done with that.’ Just last month, Lopez said her divorce from Affleck was the ‘best thing that ever happened’ to her. While reflecting on their split, the actress admitted that their split ‘changed’ her and ‘helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow.’ Back in August 2024, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on their second wedding anniversary, citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ Lopez and Affleck were married for two years, from their initial, low-key wedding ceremony in July 2022 up until to the singer filed for divorce in August 2024. They had previously been in a relationship back in the early 2000s and rekindled their romance in 2021 before tying the knot a year later.