The last time we talked about Ben Affleck, he was loved-up with Ana de Armas while waiting in line for donuts. They were continuing their dog walking pap strolls but only occasionally, having let up on the near-daily walks, complete with Ana in bizarre outfits. (My favorite was the leather wrap dress, with the Gucci mechanic’s jumpsuit a close second.) Now Ben is walking Ana’s dog on his own! He’s also been seen out more with his kids, walking and riding his motorcycle while they’re on bikes. The photo below is from Sunday, before his haircut.
In these latest photos of Ben out alone yesterday, walking his dog and Ana’s dog together, you can tell that someone, probably Ana, cut Ben’s hair with clippers. It’s not bad or too short, but it’s an obvious home haircut. I’ll say what I’ve been saying for weeks – don’t cut your own hair! There’s no reason for it, his hair wasn’t that long before and it looks like a q-tip now.
So why did Ana have a change of heart? You know she reads the coverage she gets because she took the time to block the Ana de Armas updates Twitter account. I think she saw how the internet rolled their eyes over the donut photos and decided to take a break. That was smart actually. Ben’s more frequent walks with his kids point to the both of them deciding to change their strategy.
Ben was on his phone practically the entire time he walked the dogs. How do you do that? I can’t walk one dog and be on my phone at the same time. I bet he didn’t even pick up their poo. I can’t prove that, it’s just a hunch.
His hair looked better before, right? Also he’s not dyeing it at home. No shame in that, it’s just more obvious with this haircut.
Ben Before:
Photos credit: Backgrid
So that was not a toupee Ben was wearing after all.
Ben pictures must be going for $25.00 now or less.
He went to see a plastic surgeon doctor .In The Town,you can see his lack of hair
I actually like all the gray showing post-haircut. And I am always shocked at how many people look at their phones while walking their dogs. I want to sometimes say, “um, how about looking around at the trees and flowers and this beautiful, sunny day?”
Weirdly, during this pandemic, I seem to be less inclined to check my phone on the rare occasions when I’m out. And definitely not when I’m out walking. I guess maybe because everyone I know is home and safe (knock on wood), including my college kids.
I like the gray too. It looks more natural, and it looks like his beard is shorter, too. Which is a plus bc IMO he would look better and younger without the beard.
the other thing, besides enjoying nature, is that (as I’m sure you know) doggos are pack animals…when they’re out walking with their “pack”, they want to engage with their human and I’ve heard dog behaviorists say that this is a time/activity where dogs REALLY WANT to interact with their human and you should because it’s part of the bonding they need and look for. just as simple a thing as talking to them while you walk together.
That’s interesting, great point. I’m not a dog person but it does seem like good practice to, you know, actually engage with your dog while you’re out together!
Good comment. Mine tends to look up with a smile to check in to make sure im having fun too, and id hate to miss it. I know this is the 2nd time i commented on dudes dog, but dog looks so cool. So. Obvs i want everything to be perfect for dog ( my apologies, owner 😉 )
So true; it could be a technique to ignore the paps I suppose, but you miss the moment of *being* with your dog without distraction.
I have friends who live just outside of our small village and I can take my dog for a walk with their dog out there any time – although unfortunately we can no longer all go together during the lockdown. The dogs adore each other – it’s a beautiful thing; he starts barking out the window, calling for her about 5 minutes before we arrive! And apparently she can hear him and sits waiting for him on their verandah!
Today he was so happy to be running around in the paddock behind their place, it was palpable. He looked over at me a couple of times while racing around with her with the happiest look on his face – literally a huge and happy smile.
So it’s funny you say that as it’s exactly what I was thinking today, about being in the moment with them (no phones or other distractions) and enjoying their happiness and excitement to be playing together.
The only thing I’d add about two dogs and a phone is that it makes you unaware of your surroundings – if they came across a dog that wasn’t on leash or maybe not being properly controlled by its owner, it could be trouble. It’s important to stay vigilant – or atleast have some level of awareness…
I don’t know, I think he looks fine. The haircut is fine. He certainly is in better shape than he has been in a very long time.
He is in love ( in my opinion)
Yes, very likely. I wish I was. I could use the lift, mentally.
Ben looks good to me-he is 47! Best he has looked in years. I like his salt ‘n pepper hair too. I think it’s cute that Ben is walking both the dogs.
Ben must be the #1 stalked celebrity. Maybe it’s because his personal life is a neverending blockbuster..more entertaining than most his movies.
I’m still not buying this relationship.
Eh, I think it’s convenience. She’s young and hot, he’s a major celeb (and pretty attractive) – they both get something out of it.
The haircut looks good, imo.
I want to point out, number 1 that he’s wearing a shirt that he got in Cuba apparently. And number 2, he is in Venice again. I wonder if it’s because Ana is doing promo for that movie Sergio and she feels more comfortable at home? They’ve been there for a minute now.
I think he looks hot, and I like the salt and pepper look on him. He’s got his biceps back, which means that he’s been hitting the gym at home. I know he was supposed to start on a Robert Rodriguez film, “Hypnotic” which I was really excited about actually. But then the pandemic happened.
I also want to point out his dog’s name is Hutch, so, it’s Hutch and Elvis he’s walking. Just cute puppies.
The German Shepard before this one was called Hutch. He had it in the late 90s and during the JLo era. He got this dog when he was filming Argo in 2011.
This husky’s name is Ghandi.
Ben looks better than he has in a long time.
He’s looking really healthy and fit
I said this before, but this is really he best he’s looked in a minute. Quarantine haircut and all…
He didn’t go to Jen’s house for Easter. Normally the tabs would be all over their best-friends-and-coparents schtick but this year, nada. Total speculation but I think he refused to leave Ana by herself on the holiday, Jen wouldn’t invite her, so Ben skipped it. This has to be a real relationship. He’s not going to miss a holiday with his kids for a fake gf.
I hear you but he did cheat on his wife with the kid’s nanny, so I’m not sure if his moral compass but be a touch skewed when it comes to his family. I think he likes to love bomb new women in his life then gets bored and goes back to his old ways…just my opinion.
I don’t remember them announcing their Christmas plans either. They haven’t been photographed together in quite some time. In the occasional sporting event pictures they looked awkward. The Christmas tree pictures appeared tense. I think he is “all in” with Ana. I wouldn’t be surprised if they married before the end of the year. I am pretty sure Jennifer is no longer with her boyfriend. Probably hasn’t been in quite some time. As far as Easter goes, there is no need for everyone to be together when there are new partners involved. Time to make your own traditions. It didn’t seem like Easter anyways with the pandemic situation. I do like his quarantine hair!
Ben and Jennifer spent Christmas and New Year in Montana with Matt Damon’s family, seems to be an annual tradition. Ben did some phone interviews for The Way Back while he was there.
I wondered if Jennifer broke up with John Miller too, but surely he’d want it to be confirmed rather than continue to be the subject of all these dumb gossip articles?
Who cares how he looks, he’s still a known sexual assaulter.
He must have gotten hair transplant cuz he’s been wearing wigs for years.
So does she date him because she thinks he’s gonna change? lol delusional.
He will cheat on her eventually. This guy has never and is never going to be faithful to a woman, no matter who she is. This one seems smitten with him. At least Shookus was smart enough to not give up her life in NYC. This will end in heartache for Anna, definitely.