Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage, according to reports from US media on Tuesday. The couple, who famously rekindled their romance nearly two decades after first dating, are now parting ways once again.
Lopez filed the divorce papers in a Los Angeles court, as reported by Hollywood trade outlet Variety and celebrity gossip site TMZ. Representatives for Lopez and Affleck have not yet commented on the matter.
This was Lopez’s fourth marriage and Affleck’s second. The pair originally met on the set of the 2002 film “Gigli,” which was critically panned but sparked a media frenzy as their relationship blossomed. They became engaged in 2002 but called off their wedding in 2003, eventually breaking up in early 2004.
After nearly 20 years apart, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship in 2021, much to the delight of fans who had dubbed them “Bennifer.” They announced their engagement in April 2022 and tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in Las Vegas in July of that year. The couple later celebrated with a more elaborate event at Affleck’s Georgia estate, attended by Hollywood figures like Matt Damon and Kevin Smith.
Despite the fairytale reunion, rumors of trouble in their marriage surfaced earlier this year. Observers noted Lopez’s solo celebration of her 55th birthday, and TMZ reported that the couple had sold their Los Angeles home, with Affleck moving into a separate residence. People magazine cited sources who claimed that differences in their approach to fame contributed to the strain in their relationship—Lopez being more open with the public, while Affleck preferred privacy.
The divorce papers reportedly list April 26, 2024, as the date of their separation, and sources suggest that the couple 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, and they have three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
