Ben Affleck reveals tattoo after Jennifer Garner divorce announcement

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The actor is back in LA after retreating to the Bahamas with Jennifer Garner their children last week
The pair announced they are divorcing on June 30, one day after their 10th wedding anniversary

Published: 12:56 EST, 7 July 2015 | Updated: 21:09 EST, 7 July 2015

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Ben Affleck has returned to Los Angeles solo after escaping to the Bahamas for a week with estranged wife Jennifer Garner and their three children.

The 42-year-old actor cut a somber and somewhat disheveled figure as he grabbed a Starbucks in his home neighbourhood of Brentwood on Sunday.

It is the first time Affleck has been seen without his wedding ring after the Hollywood couple announced last week that they plan to divorce after 10 years of marriage.

But the actor had a rather surprising addition in the form of a new tattoo on his back.

It's unclear if the artwork is just a temporary, perhaps for a film role, or if it's a stamp to signal a new phase in his life.

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Weary: Ben Affleck was spotted in Los Angeles over the weekend after he returned home solo from the Bahamas. The actor had escaped to an exclusive resort with estranged wife Jennifer Garner and their three children following their divorce announcement last week

New art: Affleck flashed new ink on his back - it's unclear if it is a temporary tattoo or a permanent stamp

The actor already has several tattoos including barbed wire inked across his right bicep which he added a tree and skull and crossbones to, as well as cross design with flowers on his left shoulder.

Affleck picked up an iced coffee to go wearing a Detroit City T-shirt, jeans, black boots and a leather jacket.

Bleary eyed and sporting messy graying hair and a scruffy beard, he clutched his car keys as he headed out of the coffee shop.

On Saturday the Argo star was spotted out taking a spin on his motorbike and also went for a long drive in his SUV looking 'sad and despondent' according to one ET insider.

Caffeine fix: The 42-year-old actor picked up an iced coffee on the go as he appeared disheveled and tired and without his wedding ring

Somber: Affleck was seen in a Detroit City T-shirt, jeans and a leather jacket for the outing where he stopped by a Starbucks

Back home: The Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice star left the Bahamas on Friday. Garner, 43, and their kids Violet, nine, Seraphina, six and Samuel, three reportedly headed to Atlanta where the actress will be filming

Again, the actor was photographed without his wedding ring on that occasion.

According to a source, the Batman v Superman star left the Bahamas alone on Friday and was seen looking 'very nervous,' and 'seemed uncomfortable' at the docks, where he was then taken to a private airport.

According to Us Weekly, Garner, 43, took the kids to Atlanta to begin working on her new film Miracles From Heaven.

An insider said: 'Ben is distraught over the divorce and is having a very hard time,

Taking a toll: An insider told Us Weekly 'Ben is distraught over the divorce and is having a very hard time'

Flash of gold: The father-of-three had what appeared to be a temporary tattoo on his hand

'He doesn’t have a lot of close friends to lean on right now, and Jennifer has always been the one he goes to.'

Meanwhile Affleck is preparing to promote Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice and will be heading to Comic Con in San Diego this week.

New images from the hotly anticipated action flick show the star as The Caped Crusader coming face-to-face with Superman (Henry Cavill).

While it's not clear if Affleck's new design on his lower back is for a new movie role or a permanent addition, the actor once admitted that he regrets most of the inkings he acquired in the 90s.

He has looked better: The Argo actor sported scruffy hair and a graying beard

Exhausted: Ben couldn't help but yawn as he got back in his car

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner through the years

Flying solo: Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner was seen for the first time since the divorce announcement last week as she was spotted on an outing in New York on Tuesday

Holding on: The 43-year-old actress was seen still wearing her wedding ring while Ben appeared to ditch his

'I was young. It was fun and cool. I’m sorry now, but it is a good lesson in decisions that have important and long repercussions.'

In 2011 the star showed off a quirky dolphin tattoo on his right hip which was said at the time to have covered up the name of his high-school sweetheart. However, it appears to have since been removed.

As well as his shoulder and bicep tattoos, Affleck also has the initials 'OV' on his shoulder blade with MOH NON TE written above it and TA OR underneath it.

Affleck and Garner escaped LA just before they released the statement about their split and were spotted having a quiet moment at Baker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club in the Bahamas last week.

As People reported over the weekend the duo were joined by children Violet, nine, Seraphina, six and Samuel, three on the trip as they sought to protect them from the public eye during the difficult time.

At that point Affleck still had his wedding ring on as the pair sat talking on a set of stairs leading to the beach appearing serious and staring off into space every now and then.

Time to think: On Saturday the actor took a spin on his motorcycle, again without his wedding band

Off again: On Tuesday the star was seen preparing to board a private jet out of LA

Back to work: Affleck may well be on his way to San Diego for Comic Con where he will promote Batman v Superman

A scruffy Ben Affleck is spotted heading to a private jet

After weeks of speculation Affleck and Garner said in a joint statement on June 30: 'After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce.

'We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time.

'This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.'

A source told Us Weekly in May: 'They were in couples therapy for years. It hasn't been working for ages.'

Revealed this week: In new images from Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice Affleck can be seen as the Caped Crusader facing off Superman (Henry Cavill)

'Do you bleed?' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer

Hotly anticipated: The stills hint at some flirting between Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot)

Numerous publications including OK! Magazine and The National Enquirer reported that the pair's relationship was on the brink of collapse.

Affleck and Garner - who are allegedly worth $150m - are said to be using a mediator and business managers ahead of the divorce and plan to share custody of their children, according to TMZ.

The pair are continuing to share their 8,800 sq ft mansion in Pacific Palisades, California, in the meantime so that Affleck can remain close to the kids.

Shock news: Affleck and Garner - pictured in December 2014 - announced their separation on June 30 after 10 years of marriage

Tatted up: Affleck displays his tattoos on vacation with his family in July 2012 - the actor already has several designs including barbed wire inked across his right bicep as well as cross on his left shoulder

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner hold hands on early 2014 date

Jetsetter: Later on Tuesday Ben was spotted disembarking a private jet as he landed in Atlanta, Georgia

Ben was later spotted on Tuesday cutting a lonely figure as was seen arriving in Atlanta, Georgia on a private jet.

He wore a maroon zip-up sweatshirt over a navy blue graphic T-shirt, finishing off the laid-back look with a pair of grey trousers.

The actor was said to have flown to Atlanta to reunite with his children, as his estranged wife is currently filming the movie Miracles from Heaven there.

Solo trip: The Batman V Superman actor cut a lonely figure as he was seen heading to his car after the flight

Laid-back: Ben dressed casually for the flight, sporting a maroon zip-up sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and coordinating New Balance sneakers

Doting dad: The star was reportedly heading to Atlanta to visit his children, because estranged wife Jennifer is currently filming Miracle from Heaven there