Nine months after their sudden split, just two years after their romantic Las Vegas wedding, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have finalized their divorce.

And as J.Lo adjusts to the single life after months of rumors that all was not well in her marriage to Ben before their split in April, sources say an unlikely suitor could be ready after the singer and actress. Following in the Hollywood heartthrob’s footsteps was seen having a drink with actor Kevin Costner.

Jen, 55, looked typically glamorous in a black turtleneck with a black cowboy hat and was seen chatting with friends while standing close to Kevin, who turns 70 on Saturday, at a bar in Colorado where she and her twins Max and 16-year-old Emme spent the Christmas holidays with their mother and sister.

And now insiders say Hollywood star Kevin – who also became single after divorcing wife Christine Baumgartner last year – has his sights set on Jen.

Kevin spent time in Aspen – pictured here with his daughter Grace and her friends ©Getty Images: MEGA/GC Images

A source says, “J.Lo is still completely committed to Ben, so Kevin certainly has a lot of work to do for him, but that doesn’t mean this is an impossible situation.”

“Kevin has many of the qualities she is looking for in her next man.” He is incredibly successful and someone who commands great respect in the industry and among all his colleagues. Having him on her arm would be a big statement – and it doesn’t hurt that Ben has always spoken very highly of Kevin.

“Kevin is also friends with Jennifer Garner, which J.Lo definitely likes because she loves the idea of ​​dating someone she can only approve of.”

And J.Lo has made no secret of the fact that she has always been a big fan of Kevin’s previous series, the US western drama Yellowstone. Ben, 52, previously admitted to his pal Matt Damon that his performance at the time “bothered” him. His wife’s love for the series, which also stars his friend Cole Hauser.

If J.Lo’s former loves are to be believed, Kevin seems to fit the mother-of-two’s type, who is a passionate, successful and career-oriented man.

J.Lo enjoyed meeting Kevin in Aspen ©Getty Images: BKNY/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

J.Lo’s longest relationship was with singer, actor and producer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares Max and Emme, but the star has also dated baseball star and businessman Alex Rodriguez and singer Drake.

Meanwhile, Kevin was married to handbag designer Christine, 50, for 18 years before splitting in 2023 and the couple have two sons together.

Kevin is also no stranger in Hollywood circles and counts Jennifer Aniston, Daniel Craig, Meghan Markle as well as Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey among his friends.

Now the source adds: “Of course, dating Kevin would bring a lot of attention for her.” He’s something of a Hollywood icon, so getting in touch with him would be great for her image.

“Kevin is also a true gentleman and loves to put his money where his mouth is. So dates with him mean private jets and best of all, which I’m sure she likes too.”

J.Lo and Ben recently settled their divorce ©Getty Images:Gotham/GC Images

J.Lo has always been open about the ambition that took her from her career as a dancer in the early 1990s to global superstardom, previously revealing how Ben “strengthened” her in her career.

Before their split last year, she said of her latest project: “It wouldn’t have happened without him… I’m strong and brave and all those things on my own, but he gives me that extra love and that’s a very nice thing to have.” must.’

Now the source says J.Lo is also drawn to Kevin’s own passion for his film projects and the arts.

They say: “J.Lo loves the passion with which Kevin makes films, and he’s also a musician (with the band Kevin Costner & Modern West), so they actually have a lot in common and a lot to talk about.”

“Music is so close to J.Lo’s heart, there’s just a special language that she can share with other musicians, that’s a huge plus.” Kevin is also someone who has put a lot on the line, just like J.Lo . “There aren’t many people in Hollywood who have financed their own projects, so they jumped at it straight away.”

Kevin went through an acrimonious divorce from Christine Baumgartner ©Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Like Ben – who first met J.Lo on the set of her 2002 film Gigli – the insider says Kevin also showered J.Lo with praise for her famous work ethic and acting career.

They add: “She ate up the praise – that’s definitely the way to her heart.” Kevin is the type of old-school romantic who will write and produce a film for them to star in together. So if things go to the next level with them, no one would be surprised if he actually finances a project for them.

“He’s also impressed by how incredibly fit and eternally young she is. “She’s one of those people who inspires him to hit the gym and prove that age is just a number!”

And while J.Lo has a busy year ahead as she reportedly hopes to be nominated for an Oscar for her role in the new film Unstoppable as a self-confessed “hopeless romantic,” the source says she hasn’t shut down on Kevins Progress.

The insider adds, “It’s early days for things, but after they hung out in Aspen, he made sure to send her a huge bouquet of her favorite flowers with a little handwritten note and a magnum of champagne.”

“They’ve been talking almost every day since then and the plan is to meet for dinner in the next few weeks when their schedules coincide.

“J.Lo isn’t ready to rush into anything right now, but she seems excited about the potential, and even if they end up just connecting as friends, it’s still a huge ego boost if he does.” attacks them.” ‘

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