Have times changed for Ben Affleck or what? I just had to say something after I saw the photos of the current Bennifer strolling the farmers' market for Ben's 35th birthday. Just think about it: the happy and casual couple spent Ben's birthday shopping for groceries. During the Jennifer Lopez years (2002-2004), Ben would have celebrated by getting bottle service at Winstons in LA. Better yet, he would have rented the entire club out. Granted, Ben has always been Ben, but depending on the woman he's with, he has gone from complete divo to down-to-earth. Let's compare & contrast his double Bennifer looks...
| Top: Divo Ben looks sharp as a knife in his ruched zip-up hoodie and form fitting blazer.
Bottom: Though he's wearing casual jeans, they have a vintage-wash that makes them extra stylish. Accessories: He's wearing pretty-boy aviators and brown boots that are manly but still tidy. His hair looks like he spent hours and a whole bottle of gel on it. |
Top: Daddy Ben is comfortable in a loose t-shirt; no fancy jacket required.
Bottom: His jeans have a more relaxed fit to them; very reflective of his current lifestyle. Accessories: He's still sporting aviators but it looks completely different with a cap. He probably didn't feel like gelling his hair as that's too high maintenance, even for his birthday. His tennis shoes are sporty and more comfortable than heavy boots. |
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His expression hasn't changed much but you can tell how much happier Jennifer Garner is compared to JLo.
1I like DIVO Ben! However, Jen and Violet make him look cuter than ever. I am just really liking that first outfit!
2i like the down to earth ben
3I don't know if he's made such drastic wardrobe changes. Lately we've only seen pictures of him while he was either on a market, or on holiday. You can't expect him to do that in a blazer and polished shoes.
4why hasnt anyone mentioned the fact that he also switches to his mate's skintone! hahaha. makes me giggle.
ps. love the icon feesje. SO CUTE
5lol. Ben and JLo are SO VERY VERY ORANGE, even compared to others in the background (it's not just the lighting).
6I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw the birthday pics, I bet he looks back at the J-Lo years and doesn't even recognise himself... lying on a yacht, slapping her ass in her music video, totally blinged out! This Ben seems much more like the real deal, and he must just cringe when he thinks about his "ostentatious period"!
7I vastly prefer down to earth ben, divo ben is a non-starter he looks like he could give you a mean pedicure...
8i like the divo much much better!
9He looks more fab in DIVO but being down -to-earth makes him real
10Twiggy!
He actually looks nice in both pictures. But I'm more attracted to his down-to-earth side. And I like that he's a hand-holder
11With J. Lo. it looks like she used her own fake tanner on him. They're both orange.
12I can't stand him no matter whom he's with. He's so trailer park. Enough already.
13down-to-earth Ben is much better. He reminds me now more of his look in Good Will Hunting (track suits), which is when I first noticed him.
14Down to earth Ben, all the way. I wish Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes would take Ben and Jen Garner as an example. Just once, I'd love to see Katie in a simple tee and jeans! Put Jen and Katie side by side now, and you'd never believe Katie is younger. Divo Ben is just dumb. I have a soft spot for JLo, but I never got this match. I guess at some point Ben was going to have a slick Boston mob look.
Funny! And strange that I was just talking about this last
night...It really does seem like he was only with JLo 'cause she's so sexy. (And she is!!!)
15I love the new Ben. The old Ben reeks of "asshole" and "skeazy." He seemed just as prissy and snobby as JLo. But with Jen and Violet, he comes off as really down-to-earth and having conquered his demons.
16I SO PREFER DIVO
17i think ben fell for jlo hard and he did all sorts of things trying to live up to her standards. after awhile, i guess he realized that's not who he is. down to earth ben seems more real. he's not trying to be someone he's not.
18i like down to earth
he looks so cute w/ his kid!
19Ummm... how does wearing trainers and a t-shirt make someone more "real"? I've met many a a**hole with a casual sense of style... and many lovely glamazons! People, its just clothes. Back to the question... its a toughie. Divo Ben looks HOT but so does cute-Dad-Ben. Later I think.... I'm broody just now
20Down to earth Ben i love his real life
21Jen what ever she wear she look cute
DIVO Ben is way way way hotter. Did I say WAY? Yes. However, i'm glad both (jlo & Ben) have found better suited partners.
22I just love Ben, either way but doesn't this make you think hes like Runaway Bride? He seems to adapt to his woman. I hope he knows who he is.
23It's funny that you (Fab) should bring this up because I was just talking about this with a friend a few days ago. I am not a Ben fan... prefer Matt over Ben. I like his outfit more in Divo Ben but his hair is a little too slick for me. He doesn't look comfortable. I guess I want my guy to be able to balance both looks. As someone noted, you are not going to get dressed up to go to the market. Then again, every picture we have seen of him lately have him in tees, jeans, and cap.
24I like Down to Earth Ben - definitely more a guy that I'd see myself with. And little Violet just adds to it!
25He looks so much better now. I wonder what little Violet will say if she ever sees that music video
Poor kid!
26i definitely prefer ben the dad to the old version
27he is a hot in everywAy
28I think his lifestyle choices are better now. He's just lost a lot of weight, and his life seems more stable now with Violet and Jennifer Garner. He also use to have a drinking problem.
29i never like him with jlo...
30I think Ben is definitely better these days especially bcoz he has found the perfect partner for him!
31well, i like the lighter skinned Ben better rather than an orangey Ben. that's the only difference i see so far.
32i don't really care for either but if i had to pick i would prefer the down to earth ben over the fussy divo using that much gel..(or maybe jlo did his hair?)
33The laid back pic is gorgeous. What a beautiful little family.
34i like him now, he loks happy. in the first pic he looks like he hit the tanning salon.
35I like the Down-to-earth Ben more than the Divo Ben. He looks so much comfortable with Jennifer Garner than JLO
36Bennifer 2 all the way...with Jello he always looked so forced!
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