Jennifer Lopez has reportedly filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, ending their high-profile marriage just two years after they rekindled their romance and tied the knot. The news, reported on Tuesday by Hollywood outlets Variety and TMZ, marks the conclusion of a relationship that once captivated the world, dating back to the early 2000s when the couple was famously dubbed “Bennifer.”
Lopez, 55, filed the divorce papers at a Los Angeles court, according to reports. This marks her fourth marriage and Affleck’s second. A representative for Lopez declined to comment, while Affleck’s publicist did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The couple first met in 2002 on the set of the film Gigli, which was widely criticized by critics. Despite the film’s poor reception, their romance quickly became the focus of intense media scrutiny. They announced their engagement but called off their planned wedding in 2003, ultimately ending their relationship in early 2004.
However, nearly two decades later, in 2021, the couple made headlines again when they rekindled their romance. Lopez and Affleck announced their engagement in April 2022 and married in a low-key ceremony in Las Vegas in July of that year. The following month, they held a lavish celebration at Affleck’s 87-acre estate in Georgia, attended by Hollywood stars like Matt Damon and director Kevin Smith.
The couple reportedly purchased a $60 million home together in Los Angeles in 2023. But rumors of marital troubles began to circulate earlier this year. Fans speculated about the state of their relationship when Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday without Affleck in July. TMZ reported that the couple had sold their joint home, with Affleck moving into a luxury bachelor pad.
According to People magazine, the couple’s relationship became strained due to their differing approaches to fame. Lopez, known for her openness with fans, reportedly clashed with Affleck, who is more private and introspective. An unnamed source quoted by the magazine said, “She likes to open her heart to her fans and to the world. He is more introspective and private. This has been difficult day-to-day.”
TMZ also reported that the divorce papers list the couple’s date of separation as April 26, 2024, and that they are no longer on speaking terms.
Jennifer Lopez was previously married to actor Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Judd, and singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins Max and Emme. Ben Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner, and they have three children together: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
The end of “Bennifer” marks the conclusion of a chapter that once fascinated fans and dominated celebrity news, but it seems that even the most iconic Hollywood love stories can come to an end.
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