Ben Affleck slams rumors that he is dating nanny

If you're having a hard time believing that Hollywood darlings Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are getting a divorce, you might wanna sit down for this: It's about to get way worse.

Could Ben Affleck be the new Jude Law? According to Us Weekly, the answer is yes. The magazine published a report claiming Affleck is in a new relationship with the nanny.

Us reports that the nanny started working with the couple's three children during their under-the-radar separation. Sources say it's "real love."

A rep for the actor tells E!, "[The] story is not true. It's tabloid journalism hiding behind blind sources. It's a shameful ploy to stay relevant for the magazine."

The rep went on to say that Affleck's team is considering legal action.

Take a look through Affleck and Garner's relationship: