Ben Affleck and Kick Kennedy have been seen spending time together around Los Angeles.
Few days back, internet was shocked by the news that Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Rumors of a split between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been fueled by reports of Ben’s unpredictable moods. Recently, Ben, who is now single, was spotted spending time with a friend, which has already started stirring up speculation about a new romance. Interestingly, that friend happens to be Kick Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Who is Kick Kennedy?
Although it’s well-known that she’s a Kennedy, she’s also an actress with a string of roles spanning from 2011 to 2021. The 37 years old actress keeps her personal life quite private, and it’s unclear just how close she is to Ben Affleck. Still, fans are curious and eager to learn more about her inner circle.
9 intersesting facts about Kick Kennedy
1. She’s a Kennedy
Kick—full name Kathleen Alexandra—is one of two children from RFK Jr.’s first marriage, to Emily Black. She is named after her great-aunt, the socialite Kathleen Agnes Cavendish. She was Pres. John F. Kennedy’s older sister and died aged 28 in France in a plane crash.
2. She’s not in the family business
The Kennedys have a strong political legacy, but Kick is carving out her own path in acting. She’s already landed roles on popular shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Newsroom, and she even made a cameo as herself on an episode of Gossip Girl.
3. She’s not particularly impressed with Taylor Swift
Remember when everyone was talking about Taylor Swift dating a Kennedy? That was Conor, Kick’s brother. Although Kick had nothing bad to say about Swift, she wasn’t exactly starstruck when the singer was around.
“She’s really sweet,” Kick mentioned in a 2014 interview. “It was a fun time, but honestly, we always have something exciting happening and interesting people to meet.”
4. She doesn’t want to be remembered merely as a Kennedy
Some well-known offspring might lean on nepotism, but Kick appears to view her famous surname as more of a challenge than an advantage. As she once remarked, “I hope that one day, people will recognize me for something other than my last name,” as reported by Page Six. This perspective likely influenced her choice to pursue a career in show business rather than following a political path.
5. She’s already been through a lot of heartbreak
Kick had been in a relationship with billionaire banking heir Matthew Mellon for roughly four months when he unexpectedly passed away in April 2018. Christine Schott, Kennedy’s model manager, mentioned that Mellon’s death might be linked to a possible relapse into substance abuse.
“She is absolutely heartbroken and shocked; this came out of nowhere for her,” Schott shared. “She’s devastated and isn’t ready to make any comments right now.”
6. She’s dating Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck might be moving on from his wife Jennifer Lopez with some help from Kick Kennedy. According to a source, Affleck and Kick have been seen spending time together around Los Angeles, including at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills.
7. She’s an Animal Lover
Kick’s Instagram is filled with adorable photos featuring her with various animals, clearly showing her soft spot for them.
8. She Went to Stanford
According to source, she went to Stanford University and even began acting there.
9. She’s not really a fan of Donald Trump
It’s no shocker that Kick isn’t exactly a fan of Trump, but she does have a playful side. Last Fourth of July, she shared a photo of a Trump piñata at her family’s yearly celebration. The post didn’t stick around long, but not before people managed to take some screenshots.