Sara McGinnis
posted in CelebritiesIs Ben Affleck dating his kids' nanny after splitting from wife Jennifer Garner? Us Weekly would like you to believe so, and claims to have the inside scoop on the scandal.
Publishing the headline "Ben Affleck Has Been Dating Nanny Christine Ouzounian" on Wednesday, the celebrity news outlet cites a friend of the young woman as their source of information. Reportedly, Christine was hired through a high-end Beverly Hills nanny agency began caring for Violet, Seraphina and Samuel this past spring when the famous couple were in the midst of a secret 10-month trial separation.
“They would hang out without the kids,” the so-called friend of Christine explained. “And they were very flirty.”
From there Us Weekly claims Jennifer caught on to what was going on and let the nanny go, but she and Ben continue to spend time together.
“She says Ben really, really likes her,” the friend added. “She’s saying this is true love.”
Ben Affleck is fighting mad over the reports, and is threatening a lawsuit over the article.
Us Weekly notes that a rep for the star told them "all allegations of a romantic relationship are baseless and untrue," while New York Post's Page Six received this lengthier statement:
"The story is complete garbage and full of lies. You shouldn't be able to hide behind 'blind sources' and attempt to destroy families going through a difficult time. The tabloid [Us Weekly] decided to construct stories in order to sell magazines. It's like story time in kindergarten. It's shameful and desperate."
I was skeptical of the claims right from the start -- but then again, this kind of thing isn't unheard of. A short list of examples of famous men who've hooked up with the kids' nanny include Jon Gosselin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jude Law, Ethan Hawke and Mick Jagger.
All these cases make me think twice and consider that there is some truth to the story, but it just seems so ridiculously easy for a publication to falsify this type of claim. Because other men have done it the public is more ready to accept the unmanned source's word -- and shame on them (and us) for falling so easily for it.
On the other hand, would Us Weekly have published the story if they didn't believe it were really true? It should be no surprise someone with his bank account has the power to sue. Still, if he is innocent my heart goes out to him. I can't imagine what it would be like to be falsely accused in such a large way.
All I know for sure is these reports are bad news for the entire Garner-Affleck family. Here's hoping their three kids are kept away from the news headlines right now, but odds are they're going to see the reports -- no matter if they're true or false -- someday.
Lies or likely true? What do you make of the 'Ben Affleck is dating the nanny' story? Weigh in with a comment below.
Photos: PR Photos
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