Hollywood’s power couple, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, are ending their two-year marriage, making headlines with their decision to divorce. The couple, long surrounded by rumors of a split, has now made their separation official.
Lopez Files for Divorce
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, confirming the rumors. According to court documents, Lopez did not mention the existence of a prenuptial agreement, which could lead to legal disputes over the couple’s assets.
As part of the divorce proceedings, the court is requesting detailed information about the couple’s financial records, including their income, expenses, properties, and debts. This thorough examination indicates that their separation may involve complex financial negotiations.
Signs of the Split
Earlier reports indicated that the couple had listed their Beverly Hills mansion for sale at $65 million and had been spotted without their wedding rings. These developments were seen as early signs of trouble in paradise.
Ben Affleck, 52, previously divorced actress Jennifer Garner in 2015, with whom he shares three children. Jennifer Lopez, who has been married three times before, has two children from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony.
The End of a Long-Running Relationship
Lopez and Affleck first met on the set of “Gigli,” a film that began shooting in 2002 and was released in 2003. Their relationship quickly became a media sensation, and the couple got engaged in 2003. However, overwhelmed by constant media attention, they called off their engagement in 2004. After nearly two decades apart, the couple reunited and married in 2022.
Their rekindled relationship began shortly after Lopez’s 2021 breakup with former baseball player Alex Rodriguez. However, this relationship coincided with a challenging period in Lopez’s career.
Career Challenges for Lopez
Lopez has faced difficulties in her career recently. Her autobiographical album “This Is Me… Now,” which chronicles her relationship with Affleck and her quest for happiness in love, and the accompanying musical film in which she invested $20 million, failed to meet expectations. Both projects received lukewarm reviews and did not make the impact she had hoped for.
These setbacks have raised questions about the future of Lopez’s career. How this divorce will affect her trajectory remains to be seen.