Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their marriage, with the divorce finalized nearly 20 weeks after the singer and actress filed for separation on August 20, 2024. Court documents obtained by People magazine confirm the judgment, marking the conclusion of their high-profile union.
The couple, who famously rekindled their romance in 2021, tied the knot in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. They later celebrated their union with a grander affair in Georgia on August 20, 2022, surrounded by friends and family. Exactly two years after their Georgia wedding, Lopez filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.
Their relationship, once described as a long-awaited love story, has been a rollercoaster of emotions. A week after filing for divorce, Lopez reportedly felt “relieved,” according to a source close to her. However, the source revealed that ending the marriage was not her initial intention. “She didn’t want a divorce,” the insider shared. “She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up.”
On Affleck’s side, a source described him as “doing well” and focused on his career and family in the wake of the separation. “He thrives when he has work projects,” the source said, adding that he has been attentive to his children and appears content with his current situation.
Lopez and Affleck’s journey from a rekindled romance to a highly celebrated wedding and eventual divorce has captured widespread attention. Their story began in the early 2000s when they first dated and were famously engaged, only to part ways before reuniting nearly two decades later.
While their divorce signals the end of their marriage, both stars seem to be navigating the transition in their own ways, focusing on their careers and personal lives. Fans of the pair remain hopeful for their happiness, even as they move forward separately.