Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage
Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are calling it quits, with the singer and actress filing for divorce in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday. The news comes just two years after the pair tied the knot in a lavish ceremony.
The couple, who were dubbed “Bennifer” when they first started dating in the early 2000s, rekindled their romance almost two decades later. They announced their engagement in April 2022 and wed in Las Vegas in July, followed by a second ceremony at Affleck’s estate in Georgia the following month.
However, rumors of marital troubles had been circulating in the entertainment press and on social media earlier this year. Fans noted that Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday without her husband last month, and TMZ reported that the couple had sold their joint home, with Affleck moving into a luxury bachelor pad.
According to People magazine, the couple’s differing approaches to celebrity had caused strain on their relationship. “She likes to open her heart to her fans and to the world,” an unnamed source said. “He is more introspective and private. This has been difficult day-to-day.”
The divorce papers listed the couple’s date of separation as April 26, 2024, with TMZ reporting that the pair are no longer on speaking terms. This marks Lopez’s fourth marriage, while Affleck’s second.
The couple first met on the set of the movie “Gigli” in 2002 and became a media sensation as they started dating and announced their engagement. However, they postponed their planned 2003 nuptials and announced their relationship was over in early 2004.
In an interview around the time of their reunion, Lopez described their love story as “beautiful.” “It’s a beautiful love story that we got a second chance,” she said.
Lopez was previously married to actor Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Judd, and singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins Max and Emme. Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner and they are the parents of Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
The couple’s split marks the end of a whirlwind romance that captivated the world. As they move forward, fans will be eager to see what’s next for these two Hollywood heavyweights.
