Jennifer Lopez recently broke her silence following her divorce filing from Ben Affleck by sharing a photo dump on Instagram. The post included a carousel of photos from her summer, including a picture of her and her sister, along with a quote about things unfolding in divine order. Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles after two years of marriage, listing their separation date as April 26. The timing of the divorce filing was seen as a message to Affleck, who they had married on that same date in 2022.
Lopez and Affleck first started dating in 2002 after working together on Gigli, got engaged, but later called off their wedding in 2004. They rekindled their romance in May 2021 after both going through other high-profile breakups and divorces. Lopez was previously married to Marc Anthony and was engaged to Alex Rodriguez before getting back with Affleck. Affleck, on the other hand, finalized his divorce from Jennifer Garner in 2018 after 13 years of marriage and three kids.
After getting engaged for the second time in April 2022, Lopez and Affleck eloped in Las Vegas with their children as witnesses, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia. However, they subsequently sparked breakup speculation as they spent more time apart, with Affleck moving out of their shared home in Los Angeles. Sources close to the couple revealed that they were taking time to figure things out individually and as a couple, amid personal and relationship challenges.
Throughout the summer, Lopez spent most of her time on the East Coast with her family, canceling her tour amid split rumors, while Affleck stayed in Los Angeles. The couple also did not celebrate Lopez’s 55th birthday together in July, prompting her to express gratitude for his support and companionship on social media. The pair appeared to be going through a period of reflection and reevaluation, with sources mentioning that they were focusing on navigating their next steps both personally and together.
Despite the breakup speculation and eventual divorce filing, Lopez and Affleck were seen as being open to taking time to understand their own needs and priorities. Lopez’s Instagram post hinting at being in bloom, unbothered, and at peace suggests that she is focused on self-growth and personal peace. The couple’s approach to their separation and divorce is reflective of their commitment to individually finding happiness and fulfillment, even if it means parting ways after a tumultuous relationship journey.
