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Not long after wrapping a new film,Deep Water, in Louisiana,Ben Affleckand Ana de Armaswere spotted vacationingin her native Cuba.
On March 8,a source confirmed to PEOPLE, “They are definitely dating.”
02of 15Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesAfter the pair arrived back in Los Angeles as quarantine began, aDeep Watersourcetold PEOPLE the two"had great chemistry right from the start. Ben always seemed very relaxed and happy around Ana." In the early days of lockdown, they often took her dogs for walks around her L.A. neighborhood, arm-in-arm.
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After the pair arrived back in Los Angeles as quarantine began, aDeep Watersourcetold PEOPLE the two"had great chemistry right from the start. Ben always seemed very relaxed and happy around Ana." In the early days of lockdown, they often took her dogs for walks around her L.A. neighborhood, arm-in-arm.
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The actor kept it subtle when flirting with his girlfriendon a March Instagram post.
TheKnives Outactress did not tag or credit Affleck when she first shared the shots on social media, only captioning the slideshow, “✨🧡.”
04of 15Instagram official! The two didn’t shy away from showing their affection on social media as de Armas celebrated her 32nd birthday with the actor ona late April desert getaway.“Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and love! Cheers to another great year. 🎉🌈💕🙏🏻🌸🌹✨🎈,” de Armas wrote in the caption.The actress shareda series of photoson her Instagram page depicting her celebrating alongside Affleck. The two smiled at the camera as they hugged each other, while in another photo, they embraced as they stared at a sunset.
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Instagram official! The two didn’t shy away from showing their affection on social media as de Armas celebrated her 32nd birthday with the actor ona late April desert getaway.
“Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and love! Cheers to another great year. 🎉🌈💕🙏🏻🌸🌹✨🎈,” de Armas wrote in the caption.
The actress shareda series of photoson her Instagram page depicting her celebrating alongside Affleck. The two smiled at the camera as they hugged each other, while in another photo, they embraced as they stared at a sunset.
05of 15Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in L.A. in April.Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesThough the actors rarely spoke of one another in their time together, Affleckdid sing de Armas' praisesin her April profile inVogueSpain.“The first time we read the scenes together, it became pretty clear she was going to do something exceptional with a very complex role,” Affleck said of de Armas. “Her character is the engine of the story and requires her to move between tragedy and irony or between realism and the most absurd comedy.“The actor added: “Not only does she know how to do it with ease, she also manages to surprise you in every shot. Her talent is infinite.”
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Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in L.A. in April.Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Though the actors rarely spoke of one another in their time together, Affleckdid sing de Armas' praisesin her April profile inVogueSpain.
“The first time we read the scenes together, it became pretty clear she was going to do something exceptional with a very complex role,” Affleck said of de Armas. “Her character is the engine of the story and requires her to move between tragedy and irony or between realism and the most absurd comedy.”
The actor added: “Not only does she know how to do it with ease, she also manages to surprise you in every shot. Her talent is infinite.”
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In May,the coupleshared a sweet kiss in a music video about showcasing love.
For their portion of the music video, Affleck held the camera up to capture several loving kisses between the couple, and then panned out to show the beautiful landscape around them. The clip appeared to have been shot during their trip to the California desert in Aprilto celebrate de Armas' 32nd birthday.
07of 15Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesThat same month, Affleck and de Armas were spotted sharing something else:matching BFF necklaces. Separate photos showed each star wearing one-half of a gold heart pendant.Around that time, a source told PEOPLE, “They seem to have a great time together. They order delivery food and groceries and only leave the house for walks around the neighborhood with their dogs. Ben looks incredibly happy. They are flirty and goofy. Ana always has a huge smile around him.”
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That same month, Affleck and de Armas were spotted sharing something else:matching BFF necklaces. Separate photos showed each star wearing one-half of a gold heart pendant.
Around that time, a source told PEOPLE, “They seem to have a great time together. They order delivery food and groceries and only leave the house for walks around the neighborhood with their dogs. Ben looks incredibly happy. They are flirty and goofy. Ana always has a huge smile around him.”
08of 15Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesLater in May, the pair enjoyedan outingin Los Angeles with Affleck’s three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, as well as family dog Birdie."[Ben] wants the kids to spend time with [Ana] so they can get to know her,“a source told PEOPLEof the “very serious” couple.Later in the summer, the kids evenleft a cutout of de Armason their dad’s front yard.By June,the couple was vacationingin Georgia with the actor’s kids and his mother, Christine.“Ana seems to love being around his kids. Everyone has been getting along great,“a source told PEOPLE.“Ana is making an effort to get to know his kids.”
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Later in May, the pair enjoyedan outingin Los Angeles with Affleck’s three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, as well as family dog Birdie.
“[Ben] wants the kids to spend time with [Ana] so they can get to know her,“a source told PEOPLEof the “very serious” couple.
Later in the summer, the kids evenleft a cutout of de Armason their dad’s front yard.
By June,the couple was vacationingin Georgia with the actor’s kids and his mother, Christine.
“Ana seems to love being around his kids. Everyone has been getting along great,“a source told PEOPLE.“Ana is making an effort to get to know his kids.”
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In early June, Affleck and de Armas were among the celebrities marching in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in Los Angeles.
Affleck wore a dark gray T-shirt and a matching sweater and held up two signs, one of which read, “Save First Baptist Church of Venice,” while a smaller one read, “Black Lives Matter.”
A friend of Affleck’s told PEOPLE, “Ben wants to continue to be a model for his children. They talk about these important issues.”
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TheDeep Watercostars were spotted riding the new motorcycle together in Pacific Palisades, California, that weekend, as de Armas was seen throwing her hands up in the fresh air.
“They are enjoying their time together,“a friend of Affleck told PEOPLE. “He makes her laugh and she’s a great influence. They safely visit with his family and he works to make sure he is healthy and present for his family. His priority will always be his children and making that work.”
11of 15Broadimage/ShutterstockLater that month, de Armaswas spotted moving some thingsinto Affleck’s Los Angeles home from her place in Venice.“She had a huge grin and seemed very excited about living with Affleck,” a source told PEOPLE.“Ben and Ana really care for each other and they have a good thing going,” a friend of the couple added to PEOPLE. “She’s aware that his family comes first. And appreciates that. They work very hard at that balance.”
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Later that month, de Armaswas spotted moving some thingsinto Affleck’s Los Angeles home from her place in Venice.
“She had a huge grin and seemed very excited about living with Affleck,” a source told PEOPLE.
“Ben and Ana really care for each other and they have a good thing going,” a friend of the couple added to PEOPLE. “She’s aware that his family comes first. And appreciates that. They work very hard at that balance.”
12of 15August also brought the second of just two Instagram photos de Armas ever shared of her boyfriend,this a smiley selfie.
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August also brought the second of just two Instagram photos de Armas ever shared of her boyfriend,this a smiley selfie.
13of 15London Entertainment/ShutterstockIn November, after some time out of the spotlight, the stars returned to New Orleans, where they first met, for someDeep Waterreshoots. They were spottedkissing on a balcony, and de Armas even (perhaps inadvertently) snuck her boyfriend intoan on-set selfiewith her pooch.
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In November, after some time out of the spotlight, the stars returned to New Orleans, where they first met, for someDeep Waterreshoots. They were spottedkissing on a balcony, and de Armas even (perhaps inadvertently) snuck her boyfriend intoan on-set selfiewith her pooch.
14of 15Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesThe pair returned to Los Angeles later that month,shoppingbefore spending their first Thanksgiving together.The couple hostedAffleck’s kids at his home for the holiday.“Ben and Ana seem great,” said a source. “Everyone seemed very happy. Ana has been traveling so she had not seen the kids for a while.”
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The pair returned to Los Angeles later that month,shoppingbefore spending their first Thanksgiving together.The couple hostedAffleck’s kids at his home for the holiday.
“Ben and Ana seem great,” said a source. “Everyone seemed very happy. Ana has been traveling so she had not seen the kids for a while.”
15of 15Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesIn December 2020, PEOPLE confirmed de Armas had moved into Affleck’s home officially, putting her own place on the market.A friend of the actortold PEOPLE, “their relationship continues to be strong.“However, on Jan. 18, 2021, PEOPLE confirmed the two had split.“Ben is no longer dating Ana,“a source told PEOPLE. “She broke it off. Their relationship was complicated. Ana doesn’t want to be Los Angeles based and Ben obviously has to since his kids live in Los Angeles.““This is something that was mutual and something that is completely amicable,” another source close to Affleck and de Armas added. “They are in different points in their lives; there is deep love and respect there. Ben continues to want to work on himself. He has three jobs lined up and he’s a solid father at home. They are both happy with where they are in their lives.”
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In December 2020, PEOPLE confirmed de Armas had moved into Affleck’s home officially, putting her own place on the market.A friend of the actortold PEOPLE, “their relationship continues to be strong.”
However, on Jan. 18, 2021, PEOPLE confirmed the two had split.
“Ben is no longer dating Ana,“a source told PEOPLE. “She broke it off. Their relationship was complicated. Ana doesn’t want to be Los Angeles based and Ben obviously has to since his kids live in Los Angeles.”
“This is something that was mutual and something that is completely amicable,” another source close to Affleck and de Armas added. “They are in different points in their lives; there is deep love and respect there. Ben continues to want to work on himself. He has three jobs lined up and he’s a solid father at home. They are both happy with where they are in their lives.”
source: people.com
