Ben Affleck spotted driving solo while sporting a bushy new beard and puffing away on a cigarette, fueling speculation about his post-divorce life
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Sources say the new facial hair is a dramatic departure from Affleck's clean-cut look, possibly signaling a personal transformation following his high-profile split from Jennifer Lopez
Industry insiders are buzzing about whether Affleck's solo drive and smoking habit are coping mechanisms or just the actor enjoying some much-needed 'me time' after a tumultuous year