“Kick’s celeb crush has always been Ben”: It’s Too Soon to Say Ben Affleck Has a Thing With Kick Kennedy While He Goes For Divorce With JLo (Report)
- Hollywood’s buzzing with news that Ben Affleck might be linked to Kick Kennedy, just after his divorce.
- While some sources say they’re getting cozy, others think it’s nothing more than a casual hangout.
- For now, this rumored relationship is more likely Hollywood gossip than a real romance.
In Hollywood, where celebrity gossip can spread faster than wildfire, and recently, a new and intriguing rumor has just hit the scene. Ben Affleck, who’s had his share of drama with Jennifer Lopez, is now being linked to Kick Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
This has sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Are Affleck and Kennedy on the verge of becoming the next big power couple, or is this just another fleeting Hollywood speculation? Before you start imagining them as a romantic duo, let’s sort out the facts and see what’s really going on with these two.
Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy Rumored to Be Seeing Each Other
So, is Ben Affleck really hanging out with Kick Kennedy after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez? Maybe. According to People magazine, sources claim that the two have been seen together quite a bit recently. They’ve reportedly met up at a Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge and other hot spots. Sounds pretty cozy, right? But, there’s a twist.
One insider hinted at a possible connection between Affleck and Kennedy, noting that the 36-year-old has always had a soft spot for the actor. It’s almost like a real-life celebrity crush story. The source told the outlet:
Kick and Ben have been spending time together, but I’m not sure what’s happening. Kick’s celeb crush has always been Ben.
However, another insider threw some cold water on these sparks, saying:
I don’t think they even know each other. There’s definitely nothing going on.
The truth, as always, might be somewhere in the middle of this Hollywood mystery. While some sources suggest a budding friendship or more, others are not convinced. Page Six was the first to report on the potential Affleck-Kennedy connection, but not everyone is buying the story.
One source firmly stated that there’s no evidence of a romance and that the two might just be casual acquaintances. Until there’s more concrete proof, this rumored connection might be more about speculation than substance.
Who Exactly is Kick Kennedy?
Kick Kennedy, the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his first wife Emily Ruth Black, is a familiar name in her own right. Born in 1988, her parents split in 1994, but not before she was named after her great-aunt, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy.
The actress has quite the sibling lineup: Robert “Bobby” Kennedy III, Conor Kennedy, Kyra Kennedy, Aidan Kennedy, and William “Finn” Kennedy, who was born during her dad’s second marriage to Mary Richardson. Sadly, Mary passed away in 2012.
Before stirring up headlines with Ben Affleck, she had her share of high-profile relationships, including a stint with musician Harper Simon—yes, Paul Simon’s son. Things got serious enough for Harper to meet her grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She also dated billionaire Matthew Mellon, who passed away in 2018.
On the acting side, she made cameo appearances on Gossip Girl and The Newsroom before landing a role on Curb Your Enthusiasm—where she shared the screen with Cheryl Hines, who later became her stepmother.
