Montana might not sound quite as romantic as, say, Maui, but that's exactly where Ben Affleck and new-ish girlfriend Shauna Sexton went for a couple's getaway — which the latter documented all over social media.
Yet, as cute as those outdoorsy pics were, it did not pave the way for a long-lasting relationship: According to People, Sexton and Affleck's Montana trip was quickly followed by a breakup. Which sounds a lot less fun than fishing, unless you maybe are the fish in the situation.
Let's unpack.
Sexton, a vet technician as well as a Playboy model, was spotted on several dates with Affleck earlier this summer. Then, in August, Affleck's ex-wife Jennifer Garner was seen taking him to rehab where he battled alcohol addiction over a 40-day stay. Sexton was blamed by some fans for the Justice League actor's issues, and vehemently denied that she had any part.
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"I love to drink and party! Absolutely dude. Most 22 year olds do," Sexton wrote in reply to a commenter who criticized a September photo of her with a glass of wine. "Never drank around or with him for the record. Do these mistakes mean I would disrespect someone’s hard-earned sobriety by drinking with them or in front of them? Hell no. I have limitless respect for those who take action and actually do something about it."
Affleck finalized his divorce from the mother of his three children last week. Post-divorce from Garner (whom Affleck has been separated from since 2015) he and Sexton took a trip to Montana to stay in the home that Affleck owns in a private ski resort. Refinery29 has reached out to Affleck for comment.
While on the trip, Sexton took lots of pics, including one for her Instagram Story of the real-life Batman staring out the window. It has since been deleted, or possibly expired. In fact, the only one from the trip — which was posted on Monday and currently remains on her Instagram grid — is of her holding a fish in a river.
According to People, this trip marked the end of a relationship — albeit a very casual one. Sources for the outlet claimed that there was nothing to end as their relationship was never serious, and that while Affleck enjoys spending time with Sexton — whom he dated shortly after splitting from Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus — he is focusing on his sobriety and "next project."
So, maybe this trip wasn't so much a big romantic getaway as it was a casual hiking hangout between two pals? Guess Montana isn't for lovers after all.