Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Announce Divorce After Two Years of Marriage
In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck. The announcement, made through the Los Angeles Superior Court, marks the end of their two-year marriage, which began with a high-profile wedding in Riceboro, Georgia, in 2022. This ceremony followed their initial, more private elopement in Las Vegas just a month earlier.
The news of their separation has been long anticipated, with reports indicating that Lopez and Affleck had been living apart. Lopez had even canceled her summer tour to focus on family, and the couple recently put their Beverly Hills home on the market.
This divorce adds another chapter to the storied romance between these two Hollywood stars, who first met over two decades ago on the set of the 2003 film “Gigli.” Their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life relationship, leading to an initial engagement in 2002. Affleck proposed with a stunning 6.1-carat pink diamond ring from Harry Winston, and Lopez featured him in the music video for her hit single “Jenny from the Block,” which playfully addressed the intense media scrutiny they faced.
Despite their excitement for a future together, their first engagement was marred by “excessive media attention,” leading to a postponement of their wedding in 2003. By January 2004, the couple had officially ended their relationship, leaving fans disheartened by the split.
Fast forward to 2021, and “Bennifer” fans rejoiced as Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance. Their reunion, which followed Lopez’s breakup with former fiancé Alex Rodriguez, seemed like a fairytale come true. Lopez expressed her joy in interviews, describing their renewed relationship as a “beautiful love story” with a second chance at happiness. Affleck echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing his commitment to being authentic and genuine.
In April 2022, Affleck proposed once again, leading to their second wedding in 2022. Their romance was documented in Lopez’s 2024 film, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” which also delves into her journey of self-love and her album “This Is Me… Now.” In the film, Affleck discussed the compromises he made to accommodate Lopez’s desire for a more public relationship.
Recently, the couple’s public appearances became increasingly sporadic, with Lopez celebrating her birthday with a Bridgerton-themed party that did not include Affleck. Lopez shares two children with her former husband, Marc Anthony, while Affleck is a father to three children with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
As both stars navigate this new chapter in their lives, fans and media will undoubtedly continue to follow their journeys with keen interest.
