The Hollywood Power Couple’s Split Marks the End of a Romance That Spanned Decades
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples, are officially ending their marriage. The 55-year-old pop superstar filed for divorce from the 52-year-old Oscar-winning actor and director on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, marking the end of their two-year marriage. The couple, famously known as “Bennifer,” had rekindled their romance more than two decades after their first engagement, only to face an unexpected separation.
According to court documents, Jennifer listed their date of separation as April 26, 2024. Notably, she filed the divorce papers “pro per,” meaning she chose not to use an attorney for the proceedings. While it remains unclear if the couple had a prenuptial agreement, the divorce filing comes after months of speculation regarding their relationship status.
Fans first noticed tension between the couple earlier this year, as they hadn’t been seen together in public for over a month following the release of Jennifer’s This Is Me… Now film and The Greatest Love Story Never Told documentary. Although the couple made several public appearances to dispel rumors, questions about their marriage persisted.
Jennifer notably avoided addressing their relationship during the premiere of Atlas in May. When asked about her marriage, she cryptically responded, “You know better than that.” Shortly after, she announced the cancellation of her 2024 tour, citing a need to focus on her family. This was followed by the couple listing their Beverly Hills mansion for sale over the summer, further fueling rumors of a split.
While Jennifer celebrated her 55th birthday in the Hamptons, Ben reportedly purchased a new home in California. Despite these developments, Jennifer was spotted visiting Ben on his 52nd birthday earlier this month, leaving fans wondering if reconciliation was still possible. However, with the divorce filing now public, it seems the couple’s love story has come to an end.
“Bennifer” first captured the public’s imagination in 2002 when they fell in love on the set of Gigli. Their whirlwind romance led to an engagement, with Ben making a memorable appearance in Jennifer’s “Jenny From the Block” music video. The couple went on to star together in the 2004 film Jersey Girl, but by that time, they had called off their engagement and parted ways.
Their relationship, rekindled in 2021, brought them back into the spotlight as one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples. But despite their best efforts to make it work, they now find themselves on separate paths once again.
As of now, neither Jennifer Lopez nor Ben Affleck has made any public statements regarding their pending divorce. Fans of the couple are left reflecting on a love story that was as much a part of Hollywood history as the stars themselves.
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