Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, the two-year anniversary of their second wedding ceremony. The couple had secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022 and then celebrated their nuptials at Affleck’s Georgia estate. The date of separation was listed as April 26, and Lopez reportedly submitted the filing herself rather than through an attorney. Rumors of their marriage being on the rocks had been circulating for months, and Affleck had moved out of their shared home in Beverly Hills.
After not acknowledging their second wedding anniversary in July, it was revealed that Affleck and Lopez were taking time to figure things out. They were said to be living separate lives while potentially working on a reconciliation. The couple has a long history, having first started dating in 2002 while filming Gigli. They got engaged but called off the wedding in 2004. Affleck later got married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three kids, while Lopez was married to Marc Anthony and has twins with him. Lopez has also been previously married to Ojani Noa and Cris Judd, as well as being engaged to Alex Rodriguez.
Nearly two decades after their first breakup, Affleck and Lopez got back together in 2021 and got engaged again in 2022. During a January 2023 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lopez explained their decision to elope. They had been planning a big wedding in Savannah, but it became too stressful, reminding her of their failed wedding 20 years earlier. Affleck eventually suggested they go to Vegas and get married that night, which they did. The couple had faced scrutiny and speculation throughout their relationship, starting with their high-profile breakup years ago.
Throughout their time together, Affleck and Lopez have been in the spotlight and faced challenges both personally and professionally. After their recent split, they have been focusing on their own individual lives and careers while possibly trying to work through their issues. Lopez has continued her successful music and acting career, while Affleck has been involved in various film projects. The couple’s relationship has been widely followed by the media and fans, with many rooting for them to reconcile despite this latest setback. Only time will tell if Lopez and Affleck will be able to overcome their differences and find a way back to each other.
