Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once Hollywood’s golden couple, are heading for a split once again. The 55-year-old singer and actress has officially filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, after just over two years of marriage. The news, first reported by TMZ, has been confirmed by multiple sources including People magazine.
Lopez filed the divorce papers on August 20, 2024, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The court documents cite April 26, 2024, as the date of separation. Interestingly, Lopez has opted to represent herself in the legal proceedings, a move that underscores the personal nature of this split.
The couple’s relationship was a whirlwind from the start. Their journey began with a surprise wedding in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022. This was followed by a more elaborate celebration in Georgia on August 20, 2022, marking the second anniversary of their official nuptials. Despite their high-profile romance, the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement, according to People magazine.
Sources close to Lopez reveal that she is deeply heartbroken by the separation. “She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken. The kids are a top priority, as they always have been,” a representative shared. Lopez’s focus remains on her children—twins Max and Emme, 16, from her marriage to Marc Anthony.
Affleck also has three children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner—Violet Anne, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12. Despite their personal challenges, both Lopez and Affleck have remained dedicated to their roles as parents.
Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance in 2021, nearly two decades after their initial engagement ended in 2003. Their renewed relationship, often dubbed “Bennifer” by fans, was publicly celebrated in April 2021, following Lopez’s split from former MLB star Alex Rodriguez. By July 2021, they had made their relationship Instagram-official and were spotted together at the Venice Film Festival.
Their engagement announcement came in April 2022, leading to their surprise Las Vegas wedding. They later celebrated with a grand ceremony in Georgia, attended by a host of celebrities including Matt Damon, Kevin Smith, and Jason Mewes. The ceremony was officiated by Jay Shetty, a well-known podcaster and life coach.
Their recent collaboration on Lopez’s musical documentary, ‘This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,’ which accompanied the release of her album in February, was one of their final joint projects. However, rumors about their marriage began circulating in May when they were seen spending considerable time apart. Lopez was busy promoting her movie and preparing for an upcoming tour, while Affleck stayed in Los Angeles filming ‘The Accountant 2.’
As summer progressed, their separation became more evident. Lopez was reportedly residing in the Hamptons while Affleck remained in Los Angeles. This physical distance was mirrored in their personal lives as they were spotted living apart. In June, they listed their Beverly Hills mansion for sale, and by July, Affleck had purchased a new $20 million home.
Reports suggest that by the time Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, the couple had not been living together for several weeks. This growing distance, both physically and emotionally, appears to have been a significant factor in their decision to part ways.
As they move forward, both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck face the challenge of navigating their personal lives while maintaining their public personas. For now, their focus remains on their children and the process of ending their marriage amicably.
This latest chapter in their storied romance highlights the complexities of high-profile relationships and the personal struggles that often accompany them.
