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Jennifer and Ben Divorce: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck File for Divorce
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have decided to end their marriage once again. On August 20, 2024, Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, just over two years after their marriage in July 2022. TMZ first reported the news and later confirmed by multiple sources to PEOPLE.
Divorce Filing Details
Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court, listing April 26, 2024, as the date of separation. She filed the papers on her own, without the assistance of a lawyer, effectively representing herself. Although they were legally married in Las Vegas on July 17, 2022, the couple also celebrated their marriage with a traditional ceremony in Georgia on August 20, 2022.
No Mention of Prenuptial Agreement
It remains unclear if a prenuptial agreement was in place, as Lopez did not disclose any details. Sources close to the couple have indicated that there may not have been one.
Lopez’s Efforts to Save the Marriage
A source revealed that Lopez made significant efforts to make the marriage work and is heartbroken by the outcome. The well-being of their children remains her top priority.
A Rekindled Romance That Didn’t Last
Lopez and Affleck famously rekindled their romance in 2021, nearly two decades after their initial engagement in 2003, which they called off. They officially broke up in January 2004 but remained friends over the years. They began spending time together again in April 2021, shortly after Lopez’s split from Alex Rodriguez.
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Public and Private Moments
The couple went public with their relationship in July 2021 and made their first red carpet appearance together at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. In April 2022, they announced their engagement, and they had a surprise wedding in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia with close friends and family.
Family and Prior Marriages
Lopez shares twins, Max and Emme, 16, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children, Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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Recent Projects and Growing Distance
Lopez and Affleck recently worked together on her musical documentary, This Is Me… Now: A Love Story, which was released in February. However, rumors of marital troubles surfaced in May 2024 when the couple began spending time apart. Lopez was busy promoting her movie Atlas and preparing for a tour, while Affleck stayed in Los Angeles to work on his film The Accountant 2.
Living Apart and Moving On
Sources revealed that the couple had been living separately in Los Angeles, with their different personalities causing strain in their relationship. By the summer of 2024, Lopez and Affleck were spending time on opposite coasts, with Lopez in the Hamptons and Affleck in Los Angeles. In June, they listed their shared Beverly Hills mansion for sale, and Affleck purchased a new home in Los Angeles in July.
Final Separation
After Lopez returned to Los Angeles in August, a source confirmed that she had not seen Affleck for weeks and that the couple was moving on with their lives separately.
