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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Finalize Divorce, Marking the End of Bennifer 2.0
Two decades of love and challenges culminate in an amicable split after two years of marriage.
The celebrity couple ends their two-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially finalized their divorce, marking the conclusion of their two-year marriage. Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on January 6 reveal that the pair settled their divorce through mediation in September 2024, following Lopez’s initial filing in April. The high-profile split signals the end of Bennifer 2.0, a relationship that captured global attention over the past two decades.
The Terms of the Split
The settlement ensures that neither party will pay spousal support. Lopez has also requested to legally revert to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez, dropping Affleck from her legal identity. While additional financial terms remain confidential, it was reported that the couple reached an agreement regarding their $61 million property acquired during their marriage, which has since been listed for sale.
A Tumultuous Timeline
Lopez and Affleck tied the knot in July 2022, eloping in Las Vegas before hosting a lavish ceremony in Georgia. Their rekindled romance, which began in 2021 after nearly two decades apart, reignited public fascination. Originally engaged in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli, their relationship famously ended in 2004 amid media pressure. Despite their rekindled love, their second union faced challenges, with the couple separating in April 2024 and Lopez filing for divorce four months later on their wedding anniversary.
Life Beyond Bennifer
Both stars are parents to children from previous marriages. Lopez shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck co-parents three children—Violet (18), Seraphina (15), and Samuel (12)—with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Public scrutiny continued to shadow their relationship, with reports in early 2024 indicating the couple had begun living separately.
Lopez has since spoken candidly about the emotional toll of the divorce, stating, “My whole world exploded,” but emphasizing that she remains self-defined outside of relationships. Meanwhile, Affleck has remained private about the split.
A Legacy of Love and Challenges
Affectionately nicknamed Bennifer, the couple’s love story remains one of Hollywood’s most captivating. From their whirlwind romance in the early 2000s to their rekindled connection decades later, they demonstrated resilience amidst challenges. Their split, while poignant, underscores the complexities of balancing personal lives under the spotlight.
As they part ways, Lopez and Affleck remain icons in their respective careers, leaving fans nostalgic for a love story that defied, and ultimately succumbed to, the pressures of fame.
