The world was left stunned when Jennifer Lopez listed her and Ben Affleck’s date of separation as April 26, 2024, when she filed for divorce. This news came just two years after their picturesque Georgia wedding ceremony, which took place after eloping in Las Vegas in July 2022. Rumors of their marriage being on the rocks had been circulating since March, and by April, it was evident that the couple had drifted apart.
Despite being seen together in public a few times in March, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck noticeably stopped spending time together in April. Lopez attended events like the 2024 Met Gala and the premieres of her movie “Atlas” alone, hinting at a growing distance between the couple. Sources close to Affleck even revealed that he was ready for the marriage to be over, feeling like the past two years were a “fever dream” and acknowledging that their relationship was no longer sustainable.
As spring turned into summer, it became clear that Lopez and Affleck were leading separate lives. While Lopez embarked on a European girls’ trip and spent time in New York, Affleck remained on the West Coast, focusing on work after moving out of their shared marital mansion. The couple even spent Lopez’s July birthday apart, with Lopez visiting Affleck’s rental home in Brentwood but refusing to wish him a happy birthday on social media.
In her divorce filing, Jennifer Lopez did not disclose whether she and Ben Affleck had a prenuptial agreement, but reports suggested they did not. Lopez waived spousal support and asked the judge to deny Affleck any support as well. Despite not having any children together, they had a combined total of five from their previous marriages. Sources close to the couple revealed that their children were ready to move on, signaling a definitive end to this chapter in their lives.
Moving forward, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck face the daunting task of untangling their lives from each other. With successful careers and established family units from their previous marriages, the focus will now shift to healing and moving on from this high-profile breakup. As the public watches with bated breath, only time will tell how both parties will navigate the aftermath of this shocking divorce.