Aayush Pathak
Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their marriage just over two years after they tied the knot. The filing occurred on August 20, coinciding with the second anniversary of their traditional wedding ceremony in Georgia, and was confirmed by multiple sources, including PEOPLE and TMZ.
A Sudden Turn in “Bennifer” Love Story
Lopez, 55, submitted the divorce papers to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, listing April 26, 2024, as the date of separation. Notably, she chose to represent herself in the proceedings without legal counsel. There is no indication of a prenuptial agreement, as sources have reported that none exists.
A source close to Lopez revealed, “She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken. The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.” Lopez shares 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with her former husband, Marc Anthony, while Affleck has three children—Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12—from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner.
Relationship Timeline: From Reunion to Separation
The couple, affectionately dubbed “Bennifer” by fans, rekindled their romance in 2021 after a long separation that began in 2004. They first got engaged in 2002 but called off their wedding just days before the ceremony in 2003. Their renewed relationship gained public attention when they were spotted together following Lopez’s split from MLB star Alex Rodriguez.
After announcing their engagement in April 2022, the couple had a surprise wedding in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, followed by a larger ceremony in Georgia in August, attended by close friends and family, including notable figures like Matt Damon and Kevin Smith.
Signs of Trouble
Rumors regarding marital discord began surfacing in May 2024, as the couple spent significant time apart. Lopez was busy promoting her movie “Atlas” and preparing for her upcoming tour, while Affleck remained in Los Angeles filming “The Accountant 2.” Reports indicated that they were not living together and had put their shared Beverly Hills mansion on the market earlier this summer. Affleck also purchased a new $20 million home in Los Angeles, further hinting at their separation
Sources noted that Lopez had not seen Affleck for weeks leading up to the divorce filing, emphasizing that they were “moving on separately.” The couple’s differing personalities and lifestyles reportedly contributed to the strain in their relationship.
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