Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their marriage, as confirmed by a recent filing in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Lopez submitted the dissolution petition on Tuesday, marking the second anniversary of their wedding in Riceboro, Georgia, following their surprise elopement in Las Vegas a month earlier.
The couple’s separation comes amidst reports of them living apart, Lopez’s decision to cancel her summer tour to focus on family, and the listing of their Beverly Hills residence for sale. CNN has reached out to representatives for both Lopez and Affleck for further comment.
This divorce marks another chapter in the highly publicized relationship between these two Hollywood icons, whose romance has captivated audiences for decades. Lopez and Affleck first crossed paths over 20 years ago on the set of the 2003 film “Gigli,” where their professional connection blossomed into a personal relationship.
After each marrying and starting families with other partners, the duo rekindled their romance in 2021, much to the delight of their fans. Affleck expressed his satisfaction with their reunion in December 2021, stating, “My life now reflects not just the person that I want to be, but the person that I really feel like I am – which is not perfect, but somebody who tries very hard and cares very much about being honest and authentic and accountable.”
The couple’s initial engagement in November 2002, marked by Affleck’s proposal with a 6.1-carat pink diamond, was a major media event. Their wedding plans in September 2003 were postponed due to intense media scrutiny, leading to their official split in January 2004.
Their romance was rekindled in July 2021, following Lopez’s breakup with Alex Rodriguez. Lopez expressed her joy in reuniting with Affleck, calling their second chance at love a “beautiful love story.”
In 2024, Lopez released a documentary titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” which explored her journey through self-love and her independent music project “This Is Me… Now.” The film featured Affleck discussing his efforts to compromise on their public-private life balance.
Recently, the couple has been seen on separate coasts, with Lopez celebrating her birthday in July at a Bridgerton-themed event that did not include Affleck. Lopez has two children with her former husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck is a father of three with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.