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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are finally calling it quits after months of rumors of a rocky relationship. Lopez filed for divorce in the LA County Superior Court on the same day she and Affleck tied the knot two years ago. According to the filings, theLet’s Get Loudsinger listed their date of separation as April 26.
The couple started living separately a few months ago when Affleck moved out of their shared mansion in Beverly Hills. Affleck spent a couple of months in a rental property in Brentwood before purchasing a simpler $20 million bachelor pad for himself.
Jennifer Lopez Files For Divorce From Ben Affleck After Their Second Chance At Romance Fails
Jennifer LopezandBen Affleckgave a second chance to their romance and got married on July 27, 2025, after going separate ways in the early 2000s. However, this didn’t last much longer as Lopez has now filed for divorce on the same date as her marriage two years later (via Variety).
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According to reports fromPEOPLE, Ben Affleck was allegedly not interested in fixing the relationship. A source shared that Lopez“was done waiting”, while another shared that theOn the Floorsinger was ready to“move on”from the relationship. One source shared:
She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken. The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.
Fans saw this divorce coming from miles away aftermonths of rumors that the relationship wasn’t going smoothly. However, some fans shared that Lopez filing for divorce on her wedding day was crazy. This is how fans reacted to the news of their divorce:
filling for divorce on your wedding anniversary is crazy
dating and then breaking up just to reconnect years later and get married just to divorce…welcome back old hollywood
It’s sad to see them part ways, especially on such a significant date. Wishing them both peace and healing during this difficult time.pic.twitter.com/KxMacjEebw
I feel for Jen imagine reconnecting with someone you thought was your true love 20 years later all for it to not work out again.
It’s a testament to both of their acting skills that we all knew this for months
Affleck and Lopez started living separately after Affleck moved out of their shared mansion, which they bought in June 2023 (via PEOPLE). Earlier,Heatmagazine reported thatLopez was furiouswhen she got back from vacation and found out that Affleck had left without consulting her. Affleck later purchased a $20 million mansion in Pacific Palisades, California (via Page Six).
TheDeep Wateractor was previously married toJennifer Garnerfor a decade and had three children together. It is Lopez’s fourth divorce after the actress was first married to Ojani Noa and then to Cris Judd before meeting Affleck. After their breakup, she went on to have a long marriage with Marc Anthony, with whom she had twins.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Didn’t Sign a Prenup
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck haveno prenup in the picture, which means their financial information will undergo scrutiny in court. According to documents obtained byBBC, both Lopez and Affleck must share details including their current income, expenses, properties, and debts.
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Affleck and Lopez are also mandatorily required to divulge changes in their finances“until there is a final agreement about all financial issues in your case”. BBC also reported that Lopez was given 60 days to disclose her financial information, while Affleck will get another 60 days after Lopez filed her financial information.
The court could also impose a sanction if either of the parties fails to divulge any information. Lopez will also have to ensure that this failed marriage doesn’t drag her career down. Affleck will also probably put himself deep into work.
It won’t help things that Lopez has signed on to star in two movies produced by Affleck and Matt Damon.
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