Bid farewell to yet another Hollywood power couple, as the admired duo, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, have called it quits on their nearly year-long love story.
The dissolution of their relationship, like any Hollywood breakup, has sparked various narratives and rumors, adding layers of intrigue to the end of what was considered one of the most romantic unions of 2020.
While some close sources suggest that it was Ana who initiated the breakup, her friends argue that the decision was amicable and mutually agreed upon. Contrasting accounts even raise questions about the nature of their separation, with some rumors hinting at a phone call breakup, potentially challenging the notion of an entirely friendly parting.
Adding a surreal twist to the narrative, reports have surfaced of people near Affleck's residence discarding life-size posters of Ana de Armas. Affleck, who once kept a cardboard silhouette of the actress in his home, a relic from happier times, has seemingly purged his surroundings of any reminders of the Blade Runner 2049 star.
Divergent perspectives on their breakup emerge, with one source cited in People magazine stating, "Their relationship was complicated. She was the one who broke it off. Ana doesn't want to live in Los Angeles, and Ben obviously has to since his children live in this city."
The source continues, emphasizing that despite the separation, there is a deep love and respect between them, acknowledging their differing life stages. Affleck, a father of three with Jennifer Garner, remains committed to personal growth and parenting, while Ana, childless, may have different aspirations.
A friend of Affleck, speaking to Page Six, hints at a potential source of discord, stating that "Ben is not in a position to start a family," implying a divergence in their family planning desires. Despite this, there remains a glimmer of hope for reconciliation, as some believe in the enduring love between the two.
Many speculate that the primary catalyst for the breakup was the couple's divergent visions of the future. March of the previous year saw the pair navigating their romance around Affleck's Los Angeles residence, with de Armas living alongside him and his children. The pressures of a Hollywood career on the rise, combined with conflicting professional commitments, may have contributed to numerous discussions about their future. Reports suggest that the final decision to part ways was made through a phone call.
The love story between Ana de Armas, 32, and Ben Affleck, 48, originated on the set of "Deep Water," a thriller directed by Adrian Lyne. The chemistry between the two stars became evident during the filming, with the first images of their budding romance surfacing in mid-March.
Despite both having recently emerged from previous relationships, their connection blossomed amid the challenges of a pandemic. However, the couple, who shared a confinement love story, ultimately succumbed to the weight of their differences, bringing their captivating Hollywood romance to an end.
