Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are divorcing after just over two years of marriage. Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday, August 20, in L.A. County Superior Court, according to Variety. This news marks the end of a high-profile relationship that captured the public’s attention over two decades.
Official Separation Date and Court Filing
The official separation date is listed as April 26, signaling that the couple had been living apart for several months before the official filing. The divorce documents were filed in Los Angeles County, marking the legal end of a relationship that had seen its fair share of ups and downs.
The Rekindling of Bennifer and Their Marriages
Jennifer Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, originally sparked their relationship in the early 2000s, earning the nickname “Bennifer” from the media. They first became engaged in 2002 but called it off in 2004. Both went on to marry and later divorce other people—Lopez to Marc Anthony and Affleck to Jennifer Garner—before rekindling their romance two decades later. They married in Las Vegas in July 2022 and held a larger ceremony in Georgia on August 20, 2022, exactly two years before the divorce filing.
High-Profile Appearances and Collaborative Projects
During their second stint as a couple, Jennifer Lopez and Affleck made numerous public appearances together, supporting each other’s projects. They walked the red carpets for Lopez’s “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story,” the film “The Mother,” and Affleck’s films “Air” and “The Last Duel.” The pair had previously collaborated on the films “Gigli” (2003) and “Jersey Girl” (2004), both of which were released during their initial relationship.
Cancellation of Jennifer Lopez’s Summer Tour
In May, Lopez canceled her summer “This Is Me… Now” tour, citing a need to spend time with her children, family, and close friends. This decision came amid the couple’s separation, hinting at the personal challenges she was facing. Despite the end of their marriage, Lopez and Affleck’s relationship will likely continue to be a topic of public interest due to their significant influence in the entertainment industry.
