In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage.
The news, first reported by TMZ, reveals that Lopez submitted the divorce papers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, coinciding with the second anniversary of their second wedding ceremony held in Georgia.
Interestingly, she indicated a separation date of April 26, 2024, suggesting that the couple has not been together for nearly four months.
While the details surrounding their split are still unfolding, sources suggest that Lopez did not disclose whether a prenuptial agreement exists.
If there is no such arrangement, any assets acquired during their brief marriage would be classified as community property, potentially complicating the division of their shared belongings.
Lopez’s decision to waive spousal support further adds a layer of intrigue to the situation, as she has also requested the court to deny Affleck any financial support.
The couple’s relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs.
Lopez has previously expressed how devastated she felt after their initial breakup back in 2004.
Fast forward to the present, and it seems that history is repeating itself.
The last time they were seen together was in May, and Affleck’s absence was palpable during Lopez’s extravagant 55th birthday celebrations in the Hamptons this July.
Moreover, they were not together to commemorate their Vegas wedding anniversary that same month.
Just a week before the divorce news broke, Lopez was spotted at Affleck’s rental home, celebrating his 52nd birthday.
However, Affleck was notably missing when she attended a Bruno Mars concert, raising eyebrows about the state of their relationship.
Their journey together has been long and winding, having initially dated from 2002 to 2004 before both moved on to marry and have children with other partners.
In 2021, the couple rekindled their romance, and Lopez even shared the engagement news through her JLo newsletter.
Reflecting on their reunion, she expressed a sense of maturity and understanding that comes with age and experience.
“We’re older now, we’re smarter, we have more experience,” she told PEOPLE, emphasizing the importance of being mindful of their children and the dynamics of their blended family.
Their wedding at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas in July 2022 was a low-key affair, but they followed it up with a grander celebration at Affleck’s home in Riceboro, Georgia, just a month later.
Both Affleck and Lopez have children from previous relationships, with Affleck sharing three kids—Violet, Serafina, and Samuel—with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, and Lopez being the proud mother of twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Despite the challenges, their blended family seemed to navigate the complexities amicably, with Affleck even participating in family gatherings alongside Garner and Lopez.
In Lopez’s documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” Affleck candidly discussed the challenges of their relationship, revealing that he initially resisted the idea of sharing their love story on social media.
He likened it to marrying a boat captain while disliking the water, illustrating the inherent contradictions in their public lives.
“We’re just two people with different approaches trying to learn to compromise,” he noted, highlighting the struggles they faced in balancing their personal desires with the demands of public life.
As the dust settles on this latest chapter in their lives, fans are left wondering what the future holds for both stars.
Will they remain friends for the sake of their children?
Or will this separation lead to a complete break?
One thing is certain: the saga of Ben and Jen continues to captivate the public’s imagination, proving that love stories can be as unpredictable as they are enchanting.
