Jennifer Lopez filed for a divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, 2024, the second anniversary of remarrying. In these love pages, which often go up and down, a continuous effort has been proceeding for over two decades and now is at that crossroads again. And just to make bruises on its heart, it was on this very date—her second marriage anniversary—that she decided to file for divorce.
55-year-old Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from 52-year-old Ben Affleck on the same day as their 2nd wedding anniversary 👀 PIC.TWITTER.COM/0QOOPPYLQP
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) AUGUST 20, 2024
The divorce filing, performed personally by Lopez and without an attorney, listed their separation date as April 26, 2024. This came after months of underpinning tension, with financial rows particularly taking a toll on their relationship. Most significantly, since the two did not sign a prenuptial agreement, everything will be regarded as community property—meaning that money banked during the marriage will further complicate the split. Much more interestingly, Lopez has waived any spousal support and has petitioned that Affleck not be granted any either; it would be perceived that they both wanted to make clean breaks.
Strains in their relationship began to show earlier this year when they were spotted several times without their wedding rings, and the time spent together was considerably reduced. These highly telling yet subtle pointers were something, behind which perhaps everything is well and would finally culminate in this decision to end their marriage.
Adding to the tension, their Beverly Hills home, which symbolizes their life together, has just been listed for sale, elaborating more on the financial disputes that have troubled the couple’s relationship. This could be one of the reasons why the house was put up for sale due to such ongoing issues that added to the widening gap between the two.
Up until now, neither Lopez nor Affleck has commented on the divorce, simply letting life run its course through the court system. For Jennifer Lopez, it is her fourth divorce, while for Ben Affleck, his second—both have been embroiled in complicated, public love escapades.
