In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after just two years of marriage. The decision has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, especially given that the couple reportedly had no prenuptial agreement in place. This marks the fourth divorce for Lopez and the second for Affleck, raising concerns over how the couple’s substantial assets might be divided.
Jennifer Lopez, 55, and Ben Affleck, 51, rekindled their romance in 2021 after nearly two decades apart, leading to their marriage in July 2022. However, their relationship has now reached an unexpected end, with Lopez filing for divorce on August 20, 2024, a date symbolically significant as it marked their second wedding anniversary. Reports indicate that Lopez filed the papers herself without legal representation, a move that hints at the deep personal nature of this split.
The absence of a prenuptial agreement has caught many by surprise, especially given the high-profile nature of their union. This lack of legal protection could lead to complex financial negotiations, as both stars have been highly active in their careers during their marriage. Affleck has starred in and produced several films, while Lopez has continued her work in music and film, including projects like “Shotgun Wedding” and “The Mother.”
Despite their split, both Jennifer Lopez and Affleck were seen wearing their wedding rings until recently, and they briefly reunited at Affleck’s 52nd birthday party in early August. However, their separate living arrangements, with Affleck already purchasing a new home in the Pacific Palisades, suggest that the separation has been in the works for some time.
This divorce marks Lopez’s fourth, following her previous marriages to Ojani Noa, Chris Judd, and Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins. Affleck, on the other hand, was previously married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children.
A source close to the couple revealed that Lopez was “furious” and “humiliated” by Affleck’s actions leading up to the divorce, highlighting the emotional turmoil behind the scenes.
As the public waits for more details on the division of assets and the finalization of their divorce, one thing is clear: this split marks the end of yet another chapter in the tumultuous love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, a couple who once seemed destined for a fairytale ending but have now parted ways for good.