Jennifer Lopez (Jlo) has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage. According to an entry on the Los Angeles Superior Court docket, Lopez filed for the dissolution of their marriage on Tuesday, coinciding with the anniversary of their larger wedding ceremony in Riceboro, Georgia, in 2022. The couple first eloped in Las Vegas a month prior to the Georgia celebration.
The breakup comes amidst reports that the couple had been living separately for some time, with Lopez even canceling her summer tour to spend more time with her family. Additionally, the pair put their Beverly Hills home on the market, further fueling speculation that their marriage was on the rocks.
Bennifer: A Hollywood Saga
Lopez and Affleck’s love story has captivated the public for over two decades, playing out under the glare of the spotlight. The two first met in 2002 on the set of the comedy film Gigli, where they struck up a real-life romance. Affleck proposed to Lopez later that year with a stunning 6.1-carat pink diamond ring, and the couple quickly became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about pairs, dubbed “Bennifer” by the media.
However, their initial engagement was short-lived. In September 2003, just days before their wedding, they postponed the nuptials, citing “excessive media attention.” By January 2004, the couple had officially called off their engagement. They went their separate ways, each marrying other people and starting families.
Bennifer 2.0 and the Fairytale Comeback
In 2021, nearly two decades after their initial split, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance, much to the delight of fans. The couple went Instagram official in July 2021, just months after Lopez ended her engagement to baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. In April 2022, Affleck proposed to Lopez for the second time, and the couple married later that year.
Lopez expressed her happiness at reuniting with Affleck in a 2022 interview with People magazine. She called their relationship a “beautiful love story” that had been given a second chance.
No Prenup, No Settlement
In a surprising twist, Lopez filed for divorce pro per, meaning she did so without legal representation. The Jlo and Ben Affleck divorce court documents reveal that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement. This was a shocking revelation given Lopez’s previous three marriages and Affleck’s prior marriage to actress Jennifer Garner.
The absence of a prenup means that any earnings the couple made during their marriage will be considered community property. Since their wedding, Affleck has starred in films such as Air and Hypnotic. Meanwhile, Lopez has worked on projects including Shotgun Wedding and The Mother.
Despite the lack of a prenup, Lopez has waived spousal support and is requesting that the court deny Affleck any support as well. The couple, who did not have children together, will not face any custody battles.
The Final Curtain
Lopez’s decision to file for divorce comes as the couple continues to negotiate a settlement. Moreover, the two have reportedly been living apart. Affleck was purchasing a new home in Brentwood while Lopez searches for a new residence of her own.
The timing of Lopez’s filing, on the anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony, has raised questions about whether public relations concerns influenced her decision to initiate the divorce. Despite the ongoing negotiations and the media frenzy surrounding their relationship, Jlo and Ben Affleck’s love story, once the epitome of Hollywood romance, has come to an official end.
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