Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Call it Quits Again
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck more than two years after they finally tied the knot. The divorce was filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, and according to sources close to Lopez, the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement.
A Long-Anticipated Marriage
Lopez and Affleck, who rekindled their relationship in 2021, had previously been engaged in the early 2000s but separated before they could marry. After 17 years apart, they reunited and finally married in July 2022, in a ceremony that was a culmination of years of anticipation.
Previous Marriages and Relationships
Jennifer Lopez has been married four times, including a marriage to singer Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014, with whom she shares two children. She was also engaged to Alex Rodriguez in 2019, but they broke up in 2021. During this period, Ben Affleck was married to actor Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018, and they have three children together.
Meeting on the Set of "Gigli"
Lopez and Affleck met in 2002 on the set of the film “Gigli,” and by November of that year, they were engaged. However, they split in 2004, leaving fans and media wondering if they would ever reunite. After Lopez’s breakup with Rodriguez, she and Affleck were frequently seen together, sparking rumors of a renewed romance.
A Wedding in Las Vegas
The couple announced their engagement again in April 2022, 20 years after their first proposal. They married on July 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, obtaining a marriage license just before midnight and waiting in line with other couples at the chapel. Lopez shared the news through her fan newsletter, describing the wedding as a dream come true.
Rumors of Trouble
By May, rumors began circulating that the couple was experiencing difficulties. Reports suggested they hadn’t been seen together in weeks, and Affleck had moved out of their shared home, which was then put up for sale. He later moved into his own residence, fueling speculation that their relationship was on the rocks.