Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck divorce: Inside Bennifer’s doomed romance
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After being married for two years and facing many rumors about splitting up, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their relationship. The singer, famous for hits like "Let's Get Loud," filed for divorce in the Los Angeles Superior Court without using a lawyer.
There have been many rumors going around that Lopez and Affleck broke up long before the actress officially filed for divorce. People noticed that they hadn't been seen together in over a month. Affleck was spotted multiple times without his wedding ring. He also didn't attend Lopez's Bridgerton-themed birthday party. Their shared $68 million Beverly Hills home was put on the market. Affleck even debuted a new "mid-life crisis" hairstyle with a mohawk.
During the legal proceedings, Bennifer's breakup was made official on 26 April. Interestingly, the paperwork was filed on Tuesday, 20 August, which happened to be the same day as their lavish wedding ceremony in Savannah, Georgia, two years ago, as reported by TMZ.
As new intriguing information continues to surface about the rumored breakup of J-Lo and Ben Affleck, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit every step of Bennifer's reignited love story.
Bennifer Reunited - May 2021
In April 2021, Lopez revealed that she had ended her relationship with ex-professional baseball player, Alex Rodriguez. Around the same time, Affleck talked highly about Lopez in InStyle, expressing how impressed he was by her talent and drive over the years.
Fans of J-Lo and Ben Affleck were thrilled a month later when the couple was spotted holding hands as they returned from a vacation in Big Sky, Montana. This comes nearly twenty years after they called off their first engagement, put their wedding on hold, and broke up in 2004.
J-Lo's Second Engagement With Affleck - 04/22
One year after getting back together, Lopez shared the news that she and Affleck are engaged again. A photographer captured the moment when she showed off her new diamond ring.
The singer shared with PEOPLE that getting back together with Affleck was a "wonderful result" and happens during a time "in our lives where we can truly value and enjoy each other, and show each other respect".
Couple Wed In Vegas - July 2022
Three months after getting engaged, Lopez and Affleck secretly got married at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. J-Lo shared in her newsletter: "We did it. Love is amazing. Love is gentle. And it seems love requires patience. Twenty years of patience."
Lopez And Affleck Second Wedding - August 2022
A few weeks after getting married in Las Vegas, Affleck and Lopez threw a lavish wedding celebration at the actor's expensive mansion in Savanna, Georgia. J-Lo looked stunning in a Ralph Lauren dress with a train that was about 20 feet long. She later shared in her newsletter that the special day helped heal some old wounds and lifted a burden from their past. It was a full-circle moment, even though it didn't go exactly as they had originally planned.
Affleck Accuses J-Lo Of Fame Addiction - Feb 2024
In 2024, J-Lo dropped a fresh album called This is Me...Now. She also put out a self-funded indie movie titled This is Me...Now: A Love Story, as well as a documentary on Amazon Prime called The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
The last video showed clips of Affleck confessing things about being with Lopez that made him feel uneasy. This led to more rumors about their possible divorce.
When we decided to patch things up, I mentioned, "I don't want our relationship all over social media." At that moment, I understood it wasn't really fair to make that request. It's like saying you'll marry a boat captain but then saying you don't like the water. We're just two individuals with unique ways of doing things, trying to find a middle ground.
Affleck And Lopez List Shared Home For Sale - Jul 2024
In the midst of rumors about his divorce, Affleck bought a $20 million house in Los Angeles in July, shortly after putting his 12-bedroom Beverly Hills home on the market for $68 million with Lopez.
Recently, Affleck and Lopez have been often mentioned in the media as a "estranged couple", as they have not been seen together in public for the past four months. Observant fans have also noticed that the couple spent the Fourth of July and their anniversary separately.
Lopez's Birthday Party Sans Affleck - July 2024
J-Lo celebrated her 55th birthday with a grand Bridgerton themed bash in the Hamptons, but Ben Affleck was noticeably absent. Meanwhile, the Air director was spotted in Los Angeles without his wedding band on the same day.
Lopez later informed her followers on Instagram that she had cried a lot during the past year and expressed gratitude for the support they have shown her.
J-Lo Files For Divorce From Affleck!
Lopez officially ended her marriage to Ben Affleck on August 20 after being together for two years. Sources from TMZ reported that the couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement, which may mean that their earnings during their time together could be split evenly during their divorce process.
The Independent has reached out to representatives of Lopez and Affleck for a statement.
