Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially ending their marriage after two years. Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, as confirmed by court documents.
The couple, often referred to as “Bennifer,” married in Las Vegas in July 2022 and later held a larger wedding ceremony in Georgia. Their romance began in 2003 while filming the movie Gigli. They were set to marry that same year but called off their engagement in early 2004.
Nearly 20 years later, they rekindled their relationship.
After their wedding, Lopez expressed her happiness, saying, “Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient.”
In the divorce filing, Lopez or her attorney must notify Affleck by providing him a copy of the petition. Reports indicate that Lopez, who changed her last name to Affleck, did not mention a prenuptial agreement in her divorce papers.
According to the court documents, both Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, must share financial information, including their income, expenses, assets, and debts. They are required to disclose any financial changes until a final agreement is reached. Lopez has 60 days to file her financial disclosure, after which Affleck will have another 60 days to do the same.
Failure to report financial information could lead to court penalties.
Speculation about their relationship had been growing in recent months. They reportedly listed their Beverly Hills mansion for $65 million and were seen separately without their wedding rings.
Affleck, a two-time Oscar winner, was previously married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children. Lopez has been married four times, including to singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins.
As the couple navigates this difficult time, their past relationship and the challenges they faced together continue to draw public interest.
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