Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once one of Hollywood's most iconic couples, have called it quits after two years of marriage. Sources close to the pair revealed that Lopez, 55, is "devastated" by the split, having given her all to make the relationship work. The "Let's Get Loud" singer, who rekindled her romance with Affleck in 2021 after nearly two decades apart, filed for divorce on August 20 in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
According to insiders, the couple's relationship had been on shaky ground for months, with rumors swirling about their separation. Lopez reportedly listed April 26 as the official date of their separation in her filing, which coincided with the two-year anniversary of their Georgia wedding. This milestone, intended to mark a celebration of their love, instead became a moment of heartbreak for Lopez.
Affleck, 52, seems to have taken the end of the marriage in stride, with one source telling Fox News Digital that the "Gone Girl" actor "threw in the towel a long time ago." Affleck was seen without his wedding ring on the same day Lopez filed for divorce, a visual confirmation of the rumors that had been circulating.
Another source shared that while Lopez is deeply saddened by the end of her marriage, Affleck has been "busy with his kids and work" and appears to be coping well. "Ben has been his usual, high-energy self," the source said, adding that he seems unaffected by the dissolution of his marriage.
The couple's romance, which captivated fans and media alike, began in 2002 when they met on the set of the film "Gigli." Their whirlwind relationship led to an engagement and plans for a wedding in 2003, but the pair called off their nuptials and ultimately ended their relationship in early 2004. Affleck went on to marry actress Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children. Lopez, on the other hand, married singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins.
After their initial breakup, both Lopez and Affleck moved on with their lives, but their paths crossed again in the summer of 2021. The pair quickly rekindled their romance, and Affleck proposed once more in April 2022. They exchanged vows in a surprise Las Vegas wedding in July 2022, followed by a lavish ceremony in Georgia a month later.
Despite their high hopes for a second chance at love, the pressures of public scrutiny and the challenges of blending their families took a toll on the relationship. In February 2022, Lopez spoke to PEOPLE about the couple's decision to date in the public eye again, admitting they had "a little bit of fear" about the renewed spotlight on their relationship. However, she expressed optimism, saying, "I feel so lucky and happy and proud to be with him. It's a beautiful love story that we got a second chance."
As the months passed, however, cracks began to show in their marriage. Reports emerged that the couple was living separately, with Lopez staying in their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion while Affleck moved into a nearby rental. By the time of their divorce filing, sources close to Lopez indicated that she had reached the painful conclusion that "it's time to move on."
"She's very disappointed and sad," a source told PEOPLE, "but Ben hasn't given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage. He hasn't shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work. It's gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself."
The former couple spent much of the summer apart, with Lopez focusing on her children, family, and friends. "Considering everything that's going on, Jennifer is having a good summer," an insider shared. "She always has a good attitude even when things are not perfect."
