Los Angeles, California - Here's why Ben Affleck is reportedly "happier" following his divorce from !
Ben Affleck (l.) is reportedly "happier" in the months following the finalization of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. © Collage: SUZANNE CORDEIRO & JON KOPALOFF / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
Ben was in good spirits with his longtime pal Matt Damon at the premiere of The Accountant 2 during the South by Southwest film festival.
Matt's support comes amid Ben's with his most recent ex-wife, who is reportedly "" about his outing with his first wife, Jennifer Garner.
But per , an insider says that the Oscar-winner is in a much better mood and looking forward to this new phase of his life.
The tipster explained that following the of Bennifer's divorce, Ben has been feeling "happier" and only touches base with J.Lo about their respective kids, who attend the same school.
They added that the Justice League star prefers to maintain "some distance" and holds no hard feelings towards the Let's Get Loud singer, but he also doesn't see any reason to remain friends.
Jennifer Garner, who with Ben, is dating businessman John C. Miller, but another source teased that the Gone Girl actor "would definitely" be open to giving things if she wanted to as well.
