After Jennifer Lopez finally opened up about their divorce, Ben Affleck has been spotted showing signs of nervous tension, lighting one cigarette after another.

The latest paparazzi photos captured the American actor in Los Angeles, accompanied by his 12-year-old son Samuel. Affleck (52) appeared visibly stressed and in a gloomy mood, sparking attention from passersby and the media.

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Walking through the streets of LA, Ben was seen constantly smoking while talking on the phone. Even in the company of his son, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, the actor’s facial expression remained tense. At one point, he was photographed staring at the ground with a sad look on his face, holding a cigarette.

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Dressed casually in a white printed T-shirt, olive green pants, and green-brown Nike sneakers, Affleck’s muscular arms were noticeable, and his grown-out black beard added to his rugged appearance.

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This sighting comes after a source told DailyMail that Affleck feels like the stories surrounding his failed relationship with Lopez will haunt him indefinitely. Earlier, before Lopez’s public statement about their split, Affleck was seen in California, sporting a freshly dyed black beard, looking upbeat during a casual stroll in Santa Monica.

As a reminder, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in early August after two years of marriage. Mid-September, the former couple was seen together for the first time since filing for divorce, accompanied by their children from previous marriages.