Ben Affleck & Jennifer Aniston: Could Hollywood's Third Jen Be His Next Love?

Following months of speculation regarding the status of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck appears to be single once again. Sources claim the couple have finalised their divorce and are simply awaiting "the right time" to make an official announcement. However, it seems Ben may already have another Hollywood romance on the horizon, as a source reveals that Jennifer Aniston has a long-standing crush on the actor.

The Friends star, 55, has reportedly held a secret admiration for Affleck, 51, since they co-starred in a film together 15 years ago. The source suggests she hopes to one day become Ben's third Jen, following his previous marriages to Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez.

"Jen-An has had a mini-crush on Ben for years, and as things openly wind down between him and J-Lo, there's a real opportunity to make up for lost time," the source reveals. The pair worked together on the 2009 rom-com *He's Just Not That Into You*, where they reportedly shared undeniable chemistry.

"When they shot that film, there was obvious chemistry. They were both with other people, so nothing ever happened. Now, Jen's paying attention, big time," the source reveals.

Following her high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt in 2005, Aniston has enjoyed a series of prominent relationships, including an on-again, off-again romance with singer John Mayer and a six-year marriage to actor Justin Theroux, which ended in 2017. While she has not been romantically linked to anyone since then, Aniston has publicly expressed a desire to find love again.

Meanwhile, Affleck's two-year marriage to Lopez has been the subject of intense media scrutiny in recent months. The couple have reportedly spent the summer apart, and their Beverly Hills mansion has been listed for sale. The pair notably did not celebrate their second wedding anniversary together in July, and Affleck was absent from Lopez's recent birthday celebration in the Hamptons.

Adding fuel to the rumour mill, Affleck purchased a new bachelor pad in Los Angeles on the same day his wife turned 55, a move that reportedly angered Lopez and was perceived as a "stab to the heart". She has also finalised the sale of her New York City apartment, further fuelling speculation about the state of their relationship.

Last week, Lopez was spotted without her wedding ring, while Affleck has been seen wearing and removing his ring intermittently over the past few weeks. Reports suggest the pair are no longer communicating, refusing to engage with each other in person or via phone.

If Affleck is indeed single once again, his former co-star could be a comforting presence for him.

"Jen-An's not the type to put a lot of stock in rumours, but it's not as though she can ignore Ben's marital situation when it's all over the headlines," the source states. "Her friends are all buzzing about how perfect she and Ben would be together – she needs someone who can match her level of fame, and Ben very much lives in the same stratosphere as her. He's exactly her type, too – an overachiever, self-made, culturally relevant, and still handsome as hell."

However, fans may have to wait a while before seeing this potential romance blossom. The source adds, "Jen has had these kinds of unrequited crushes before, and it's always been tricky for her to turn them into something real."

Whether this rumoured attraction will develop into a full-fledged relationship remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the Hollywood rumour mill is buzzing with the potential for a new chapter in the love lives of both Affleck and Aniston.