Celebrity reinventions happen on a near-daily basis, it looks like Ben Affleck may finally be turning the page on his very public breakup with Jennifer Lopez, and he’s doing it with a headline-grabbing new companion. The California Oscar-winning actor is reportedly enjoying a fling with Sports Illustrated model and certified “It Girl” Brooks Nader, a pairing that has insiders buzzing about Ben’s long-awaited romantic reset following his split with JLo.
According to sources speaking to Globe, the romance has been a much-needed confidence boost for the 53-year-old star, who’s kept an unusually low profile since his split from Lopez in January 2025. In California, where Affleck has spent much of his post-divorce time focusing on work and family, he hasn’t been publicly linked to anyone romantically until now. “[Ben has] finally found a fling that has brought his mojo back since divorcing JLo,” one source claimed.
That’s no small shift for someone who spent the better part of the last year navigating one of Hollywood’s most scrutinized splits. While Affleck and Lopez’s relationship played out on a global stage, Ben reportedly retreated inward once it ended, leaning on his close bond with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The two continue to co-parent their three children — Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 13 — and remain firmly connected as a family unit.
Ben Affleck Allegedly Dating Brooks Nader After JLo Divorce
Enter Brooks Nader, 29, who operates on a very different wavelength. The model has made a name for herself not only through her Sports Illustrated breakthrough in 2019, but also through a dating history that keeps tabloids busy. She was previously married to advertising executive Billy Haire for six years, and following their split, she quickly became a fixture in celebrity dating rumors.
Page Six previously reported that she was linked to tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the same time, a detail that only added to her reputation as a bold and unapologetic presence.
Nader also raised eyebrows with her candid Bravo appearance, where she openly discussed her chemistry with Dancing With the Stars partner Gleb Savchenko. She admitted the spark between them ignited almost immediately, offering a refreshingly unfiltered glimpse into her approach to relationships.
Jennifer Garner Is Reportedly On Board
For Affleck, that energy may be exactly what he needs right now. Insiders say Jennifer Garner is quietly supportive of him moving on, hoping he finds stability and happiness after the emotional toll of his breakup with Lopez. “She’d like to see him in a stable relationship,” a source shared. “She knows he’s lonely.”
And while no one is calling this a forever situation just yet, those close to Affleck say he’s clearly enjoying the moment. Another insider noted that Ben “can’t wipe the smile off his face,” adding that he’s thrilled to be back in a place where dating feels light again.
Whether this turns into something serious or remains a high-profile fling, one thing is clear Ben Affleck’s California life is no longer stuck in the shadow of Bennifer. With Brooks Nader by his side, even temporarily, he appears ready to embrace whatever comes next.
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