In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to be moving forward with their divorce, marking the end of their much-publicized romance.
Despite their efforts to reconcile in recent weeks, friends close to the couple have revealed to DailyMail.com that the superstar singer and the acclaimed actor are officially parting ways once again.
Sources indicate that the couple has finalized their divorce papers, though they have yet to submit them to the courts.
This development comes just as Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday on July 24.
On that same day, Affleck made headlines by purchasing a lavish $20.5 million bachelor pad in the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a move that many observers interpreted as a sharp jab to Lopez’s heart.
This purchase followed closely after the couple sold their joint Beverly Hills mansion for a staggering $68 million.
Adding to the whirlwind of changes, Lopez also closed a deal on her own four-bedroom penthouse in New York City, selling it for $23 million on her birthday.
Friends of Lopez have shared insights into the couple’s decision to finalize their divorce papers about a month ago, suggesting they are now simply waiting for the right moment to make their split public.
When that time comes, they plan to release a joint statement expressing their enduring affection for one another, despite their inability to make the relationship work.
Reports indicate that both stars have come to terms with the reality that their past relationship is irretrievable.
The last time they were seen together was on March 30, and since then, they have spent the summer apart—Affleck remaining in Los Angeles while Lopez primarily resides on the East Coast.
In May, rumors began swirling about their marital troubles when it was disclosed that Affleck had moved into a rental property costing $100,000 per month, further fueling speculation about their relationship status.
Affleck’s new bachelor pad is nothing short of impressive, boasting five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and various luxurious amenities, including a media room and a guest house.
This contrasts sharply with the duplex that Lopez sold, which featured four bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.
Interestingly, the couple had previously invested $60 million in what they considered their dream home just months prior, but finding a buyer for it has proven challenging.
As whispers of trouble in paradise grew louder, a source told InTouch that Affleck had already left the home they had worked so hard to find over a two-year period.
While they have expressed that they will always hold love for each other, it seems clear that neither can change the other, leading to the inevitable conclusion that their relationship was not meant to last.
Affleck’s previous marriage to Jennifer Garner, which lasted from 2005 to 2018, produced three children: Violet, 18, Finn, 15, and Samuel, 12.
This connection adds layers of complexity to his current situation with Lopez.
A friend of Lopez’s shared insights with the Daily Mail, emphasizing that she is determined to make things work if there’s still a chance.
The source insisted that Lopez has poured her heart and soul into her relationship with Affleck and is not ready to give up without a fight.
Despite the challenges, whispers of hope linger, suggesting that there remains a significant amount of love between the two stars.
As they navigate this difficult chapter, fans and followers alike are left wondering what the future holds for the beloved couple who once captivated the world with their romance.
