In a surprising turn of events, Jennifer Lopez has reportedly filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage. The Hollywood power couple, affectionately known as “Bennifer,” had rekindled their romance nearly two decades after their first engagement, but it seems their love story has come to an abrupt conclusion.
Lopez, 55, filed the divorce papers in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, according to reports from Variety and TMZ. Neither Lopez nor Affleck, 52, have commented publicly on the news.
This marks Lopez’s fourth marriage and Affleck’s second. The pair first met in 2002 on the set of the ill-fated film “Gigli,” which sparked a media frenzy as they began dating and eventually got engaged. However, they called off their 2003 wedding and announced their breakup in early 2004.
After years apart, “Bennifer” thrilled fans by reuniting in 2021, with Lopez describing their renewed relationship as a “beautiful love story” in interviews. The couple announced their engagement in April 2022 and tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony in July of that year, followed by a lavish celebration at Affleck’s Georgia estate.
Despite the fairytale comeback, rumors of trouble in paradise began circulating earlier this year. Observers noted Lopez’s solo birthday celebration last month, and reports emerged that the couple had sold their shared $60 million Los Angeles home, with Affleck moving into a luxury bachelor pad.
Sources cited by People magazine suggested that the couple’s differing approaches to fame may have contributed to the split. While Lopez is known for her openness and connection with fans, Affleck prefers a more private and introspective lifestyle, which reportedly led to daily challenges in their relationship.
TMZ reported that the couple’s divorce papers listed their separation date as April 26, 2024, and claimed that the pair is no longer on speaking terms.
Lopez was previously married to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, and Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins Max and Emme. Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner, with whom he has three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
This latest development ends a chapter in the storied lives of two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, leaving fans and the media to speculate on what went wrong in their whirlwind romance.
