Ben Affleck Dyes His Beard Dark, Ditches the Gray amid Jennifer Lopez Divorce

The 52-year-old actor swapped his usual salt-and-pepper for a more dramatic look

Ben Affleck is changing up his appearance amid his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.

On Friday, Oct. 4, the 52-year-old actor was spotted arriving at his office in Los Angeles with a different look. His usual salt-and-pepper beard was dyed a dark brown color.

It's not clear if the transformation is for a role or if the star is simply trying out a new style in the wake of his separation from Lopez, 55.

Affleck also wore a dark suit and aviator sunglasses and carried a black leather bag. Of course, the actor was also toting his usual iced coffee for some morning fuel.

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on Aug. 20, which marked the second anniversary of the pair's traditional wedding ceremony in Georgia. They were initially married in Las Vegas on July 17. The couple was first engaged in the early 2000s before reconciling in 2021.

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In September, a source close to the Marry Me actress told PEOPLE that she and Affleck "are still moving forward with the divorce" as they "continue to focus on the kids."

Lopez is mom to 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Accountant 2 actor shares three kids with ex-wife Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.

"They want to show the kids that things are amicable," the source continued, adding, "They want to stay friendly. There’s still a lot of love."

Kevin Smith, a longtime friend and collaborator of Affleck, told PEOPLE that Affleck is "one of my favorite people on the planet," and Lopez is "wonderful too."

"And if they're not going forward, that breaks my heart and stuff, but I've always adored him," The 4:30 Movie writer-director said of Affleck.

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Following the couple's separation, which was listed April 26, 2024 in the divorce filing, Lopez spent much of the summer in the Hamptons sans Affleck. She enjoyed activities like biking with friends while sporting a variety of chic outfits.

In September, the star attended the Toronto Film Festival premiere of her movie Unstoppable, where she wowed in a sexy floor-length silver Tamara Ralph dress with high splits up both sides. The biopic, which tells the real-life story of wrestler Anthony Robles, was co-produced with Affleck under his and Matt Damon's production company Artists Equity. Affleck did not appear at the festival.

She told PEOPLE at the time that she "felt good," in the ultra skin-baring gown.

“There was a discussion about whether I should or shouldn't. And I was like, f--- it,” she laughed of the design.

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