Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their marriage after two years. Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 20, exactly two years after their wedding in Georgia.
Court documents reveal that they separated on April 26, 2024, and sources indicate the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement.
Rumors of their split began circulating in May when Lopez attended the Met Gala alone, while Affleck was reportedly busy filming The Accountant 2. Despite being seen together afterward, reports suggested that ongoing relationship issues led them to live apart. By July, Affleck purchased a new home in Los Angeles, and Lopez sold her New York City penthouse for $23 million.
Lopez has been evasive about the breakup, offering vague responses to questions. Their failure to acknowledge their wedding anniversary on July 16, spending the day apart, added fuel to the speculation.
A Romance Rekindled, But Not Without Challenges
Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance in 2021, nearly two decades after calling off their first engagement. They surprised fans with a small Las Vegas wedding in July 2022, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia that August.
Reflecting on their past, Lopez described the heartbreak of their initial split as profound, saying it led to an 18-year downward spiral. However, she expressed gratitude for their second chance at love, cherishing the joy of their reunion.
Affleck also praised Lopez in interviews, calling her the “most gorgeous woman in the world” and acknowledging the challenges of balancing public and private life. Their differing views on privacy became a point of contention, yet both were committed to making their relationship work.
Despite their efforts, the couple struggled under the pressures of public scrutiny, which had previously affected their relationship. As they move forward, the end of their marriage marks another chapter in their storied romance.
