Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have amicably settled their divorce, marking the end of their two-year marriage. The divorce will officially be finalized on February 20, 2025, according to court documents obtained by E! News on January 6, 2025. The settlement terms have reportedly been suitable for both parties, with no spousal support required from either side. Additionally, both Affleck and Lopez will retain their individual earnings acquired during their marriage. Lopez, who had adopted the last name “Affleck” after their wedding, will revert to her maiden name. The singer and actress initially filed for divorce in Los Angeles on August 20, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. Her filing stated the couple’s separation date as April 26, 2024, a poignant moment as it coincided with the anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony in 2022. The couple had first eloped in Las Vegas before hosting the more formal celebration.
The pair first crossed paths in 2002 on the set of the romantic comedy Gigli. Their on-screen chemistry quickly turned into a real-life romance, earning them the nickname “Bennifer” in the media. At the time, Lopez was married to her second husband, Cris Judd, whom she divorced in 2003. Shortly after her divorce, Lopez and Affleck went public with their relationship, which captivated fans and dominated tabloids. The couple’s whirlwind romance included a high-profile engagement in November 2002, but they called it off in 2004, citing intense media scrutiny. The split left fans speculating about what could have been as the two went on to lead separate lives and pursue other relationships.
Jennifer Lopez’s love life has often been in the public eye. Before marrying Affleck, she had been married three times. Her first marriage to Ojani Noa in 1997 lasted a year, ending in divorce in 1998. Her second marriage to Cris Judd in 2001 was similarly short-lived, concluding in 2003. Lopez’s most enduring marriage was to singer Marc Anthony, whom she wed in 2004. The couple’s decade-long union produced twins, Emme and Max, born in 2008. They divorced in 2014 but have maintained a positive co-parenting relationship. Following her divorce from Anthony, Lopez began dating former baseball star Alex Rodriguez in 2017. Their relationship seemed poised for marriage when they became engaged in 2019. However, they ended their engagement in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. Later that year, Lopez rekindled her romance with Affleck, sparking excitement among fans of their early 2000s love story.
Ben Affleck, too, has had a notable romantic history. Before reuniting with Lopez, he was married to actress Jennifer Garner. The two wed in 2005 and were together for 13 years, sharing three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Despite their divorce in 2018, Affleck and Garner have remained on good terms, co-parenting their children amicably. Between his divorce from Garner and his reunion with Lopez, Affleck had brief relationships with other celebrities, including actress Ana de Armas, whom he dated in 2020. His reunion with Lopez in 2021 was celebrated as a revival of one of Hollywood’s most iconic romances.
While their second attempt at a life together didn’t last, Lopez and Affleck have shown grace and mutual respect in handling their separation. Fans of the couple will undoubtedly continue to follow their individual journeys as two of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars.
