Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the onetime golden couple of Hollywood, have divorced, officially ending their whirlwind two-year marriage. A settlement was filed in court on January 6, 2025, bringing to a close a huge chapter in an on-again-off-again relationship that has captured the attention of fans for over twenty years.
The romance between Lopez and Affleck started back in 2002 when the couple first became engaged but later broke up in 2004. Two decades later, in 2021, the couple again began dating, soon after Affleck’s divorce from Jennifer Garner. This second chance was going well until it was topped off with not one but two wedding ceremonies: a spur-of-the-moment elopement in Las Vegas this past July and a grand celebration this month in Georgia. Pressures of fame and demanding careers reportedly brought their relationship down.
The divorce settlement of the couple was mediated this September 2024, just weeks after Lopez filed on August 20—the exact date two years after their wedding in Georgia. According to court documents, both parties have waived spousal support as a way of cementing that each is capable of financial self-sufficiency.
Lopez will retain the fabulous 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring reportedly worth $5 million; the couple also agreed that each gets to retain the property and assets they accumulated separately in their almost one-year marriage. Affleck will keep his production company, Artists Equity, and Lopez retain earnings against five films she finished shooting during their marriage.
Their lavish $62 million Beverly Hills estate remains on the market, its sale subject to a confidentiality agreement. Under terms of the agreement, Lopez will legally resume using her surname, reverting to Jennifer Lynn Lopez–a partial return to an autonomous self.
In an interview last October 2024, Lopez spoke candidly about the breakup, calling it one of the darkest times in her life.
“It was a f—— hard breakup,”
she shared, showing the kind of candid vulnerability that has made her such a beloved star for two decades. As for Affleck, he has kept his thoughts on the matter private, instead continuing to focus on his career. He has spoken out in praise of Lopez’s work, a move that evidences the deep respect they have for each other.
The news has since broken the hearts of “Bennifer” fans as many flood social media platforms to express how they feel over their break-up. “We rooted so hard for them,” one fan says. “My heart is really breaking.” Another comment came back congratulating the pair on their maturity: “At least they show us how breakup should be-done with class, at least.”
Lopez’s die-hard “JLovers” rallied around the singer and actress, cheering her strength and creativity. “Jen always comes back stronger. Can’t await the music she’ll create from this experience,” tweeted one fan in support. On the other hand, Affleck’s fans celebrated him for now being able to be more focused on his work because of the breakup and called it a testament to how strong and dedicated he is.
Their love story, right from the time they first met on the sets of Gigli to their renewed love, has always been larger than life. Of course, the marriage may not have been forever, but the way they handle a split-with dignity and grace-makes their case one for growth.
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