Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly close to ending their marriage, with sources indicating that the divorce papers have already been finalized. This development marks a significant turn in the couple's tumultuous relationship, which has been subject to rumors and public speculation for months.
Insiders close to the couple reveal that Affleck, 51, and Lopez, 55, have decided to part ways after failed attempts at reconciliation. "They finalized the divorce papers a month ago but are waiting for the right time to announce it," an insider told Radar Online. The couple plans to release a joint statement expressing their mutual respect and acknowledging the effort they put into trying to make their marriage work.
Rumors of marital strife began circulating in May, with reports of Affleck moving out of their shared $60 million Pacific Palisades home into a $100,000 per month bachelor pad in Brentwood. Adding to the speculation, Affleck purchased a $20.5 million estate in Pacific Palisades on Lopez's 55th birthday, a move seen by many as a final step towards their separation.
"Ben's decision to move into his own home is the final insult," a source told Radar Online. "Lopez had been holding onto hope that there could be a reconciliation if they were to spend some time apart, but this is like a stab in the heart."
Friends of Lopez reveal that Affleck waited until she was on vacation in Europe before moving his belongings out of their marital home. "Jen was horrified when she came back and found out Ben had packed everything up while she was gone," said an insider. "As far as she's concerned, it was a real slap in the face... very cold, like a military operation."
The couple's relationship has been rocky since they tied the knot in 2017. Lopez first filed for divorce in 2020, following a breakup in 2018, but the two reconciled. Last year, rumors of infidelity surfaced again, but the couple did not file for divorce at that time. Instead, Lopez took to social media to express her frustrations, posting since-deleted messages calling out Affleck's behavior.
Their current separation seems more definitive. "They've grown apart. That's what drove her to this decision more than anything else," said a source. "This is something she wants to do. They've both been on the same page. There wasn't pushback. They've grown apart, and that feeling has gotten stronger over time. It's become unavoidable."
Despite the personal upheaval, Lopez is trying to stay positive. "It has been a hard year with some unexpected realizations, changes, and obstacles, but Jen is trying to view her 55th birthday as a fresh start," a source told Radar Online. "She is trying not to let her situation with Ben bring her down."
Affleck and Lopez's rumored divorce would mark another chapter in Lopez's challenging year. She was forced to cancel her "This Is Me... Live" summer tour in May, citing the need to spend time with her family. Additionally, her latest sci-fi action film on Netflix, Atlas, received poor reviews from critics, although it performed well with viewers.
Neither Affleck nor Lopez has publicly commented on the latest divorce filing. As the couple prepares to make their official announcement, fans and followers are left reflecting on the end of what was once one of Hollywood's most celebrated relationships.
Daily Mail also contributed to this report.
