Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on April 26, 2024, listing that date as their official date of separation. She filed for divorce pro per, meaning without an attorney, on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony that followed their elopement in Las Vegas in July 2022. Page Six had previously learned in March that their marriage was over, despite being spotted together a few times that month. However, they became noticeably distant in April, leading to rumors of a split in May.
The couple’s separation became more evident in May when they were no longer seen together publicly. Lopez attended events such as the Met Gala and premiere of her movie, “Atlas,” solo. An insider revealed that Affleck was ready for the marriage to be over, feeling like the last two years were a “fever dream” and acknowledging that it wasn’t going to work. As the summer approached, Lopez spent time in Europe and New York, while Affleck focused on work on the West Coast after moving out of their marital mansion, which has been on the market since July. They also spent their July birthdays apart.
Lopez did not mention if she and Affleck had a prenuptial agreement in her divorce filing. TMZ reported that they did not. She waived spousal support and requested that Affleck not receive support either. The couple did not have any children together, but they each had children from previous marriages. Lopez shares 16-year-old twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. A source revealed that the children are ready to move on from the divorce.
The couple’s marriage had been a topic of speculation for some time, with rumors of a split circulating in early May. The separation became more apparent as they stopped attending events together and began spending time apart in different locations. Affleck’s readiness for the marriage to be over was evident in his actions and lack of presence during Lopez’s public appearances. He remained focused on work while Lopez traveled and enjoyed time on her own.
Lopez and Affleck’s split was not entirely surprising to those close to them, as reports of their separation had begun to spread earlier in the year. The couple’s lack of time spent together and solo appearances at events indicated that the end of their relationship was approaching. Affleck moving out of their shared home and the couple’s decision to spend important events like their birthdays apart further solidified the fact that their marriage had come to an end. Despite the challenges of divorce, both parties seemed prepared to move forward and begin a new chapter in their lives.
