Rumors have been circulating about Ben Affleck’s romantic involvement with Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following his split from Jennifer Lopez. However, a representative for Affleck has firmly denied these reports, calling them “untrue” in a statement to E! News on Tuesday.
The speculation began last week when several outlets, citing unnamed sources, claimed that Affleck and Kennedy had been spending time together. These rumors gained traction amid Affleck’s highly publicized separation from Lopez, which was officially filed last week. Lopez, who cited April 26 as the date of separation, had been the subject of rumors for months regarding the state of her marriage to Affleck.
Kick Kennedy, known for her acting roles in shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Gossip Girl,” and “The Newsroom,” as well as the film “Teacher of the Year,” is the second-oldest child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She has also gained recognition as an environmental advocate. Kennedy’s connection to Affleck was quickly thrust into the spotlight, especially following her father’s recent endorsement of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign after suspending his independent bid for the presidency.
Despite the rumors, representatives for both Affleck and Kennedy have remained tight-lipped, with Kennedy’s rep declining to comment. The buzz surrounding Affleck and Kennedy’s alleged relationship follows a turbulent period for the actor, who has been dealing with the aftermath of his split from Lopez. The couple, who first became engaged in the early 2000s before rekindling their romance and marrying in 2022, had been under scrutiny as their relationship appeared to be on the rocks earlier this year.
Affleck and Lopez’s separation became more evident in recent months, with reports suggesting that they had been living separately. In July, the couple put their Beverly Hills mansion up for sale, further fueling speculation about their relationship status.
While the rumors about Affleck and Kennedy may have added to the drama surrounding his personal life, his representative’s clear denial aims to put an end to the speculation. For now, it appears that Affleck is not moving on with Kennedy, despite what some reports may suggest.
Conclusion
The dating rumors involving Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy have been quashed by a statement from Affleck’s representative, who labeled the claims as baseless. As the dust settles on his split from Jennifer Lopez, it remains to be seen how Affleck will navigate this new chapter in his personal life.
