LOS ANGELES — Superstar Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from actor Ben Affleck on Tuesday, August 20, which coincides with the couple’s second wedding anniversary, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
Lopez, 55, reportedly filed the divorce papers without legal representation. The legal documents list the date of separation as April 26, 2024, marking the end of the high-profile couple’s rekindled romance that captivated fans worldwide.
Sources close to the situation claim that the couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before their July 2022 wedding. This absence of a prenup could have significant financial implications, as it potentially means that the couple’s individual earnings over the past two years — including income from film projects and brand endorsements — may be considered community property under California law.
This divorce marks the fourth for Lopez and the second for Affleck. The couple, affectionately known as “Bennifer” by fans, first dated in the early 2000s before reuniting in 2021 and marrying the following year.
Despite recent public appearances where Lopez was seen wearing her wedding ring, the filing indicates that the couple’s relationship has been strained for several months. The April separation date suggests that the couple had been living apart for nearly four months before the divorce filing.
The news comes as a shock to many, as the couple had recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary and appeared to be going strong. Neither Lopez nor Affleck has made a public statement regarding the divorce filing as of yet.
As this story develops, questions remain about the division of assets and the impact on their blended family. Lopez has twins from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Representatives for both Lopez and Affleck have been contacted for comment, but have not responded at the time of this report.
The entertainment industry and fans alike are watching closely as this high-profile divorce unfolds, potentially setting the stage for one of Hollywood’s most talked-about separations in recent years.
