Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Hollywood’s once iconic couple, have filed for divorce after just two years of marriage. Lopez, 55, filed the divorce petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, with the filing confirming her decision to dissolve their marriage.
The couple, often referred to as “Bennifer” by the media, had rekindled their romance nearly two decades after first meeting while working together on the 2003 film Gigli. Their relationship, which captured the public’s attention from the start, had an equally dramatic beginning and end. Originally planning to marry in 2003, they called off their engagement in 2004. However, they reconciled in 2021 and tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a more extravagant celebration in Georgia the next month.
Court Filing and Divorce Details
In her legal petition, Lopez has not mentioned any prenuptial agreement, which has been a subject of public speculation. According to court documents, both Lopez and Affleck, aged 55 and 52 respectively, are required to disclose detailed financial information, including income, expenses, properties, and debts. Both parties are also obligated to report any changes in their finances until a final agreement is reached regarding the division of assets.
The court has granted Lopez 60 days to submit her financial disclosure, and Affleck will have an additional 60 days to provide his. If either party fails to comply, they could face sanctions imposed by the court. This formal process indicates that the divorce may involve a significant amount of financial negotiations.
Signs of Trouble Before the Divorce Filing
Speculation about trouble in their relationship had been swirling for months. Reports surfaced that the couple had put their Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $65 million, and they were seen separately on multiple occasions without their wedding rings. These signs fueled further rumors, culminating in Lopez’s formal divorce filing.
The History of Their Relationships
Ben Affleck was previously married to actress Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children. The couple divorced in 2015 after ten years of marriage. Meanwhile, Lopez has been married four times. Her previous husbands include Cuban-born waiter Ojani Noa (1997-98), her former backup dancer Cris Judd (2001-03), and singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares twins, from 2004 to 2014.
What’s Next for Bennifer?
While the divorce filing is still in its early stages, it’s clear that this split will be closely watched by the public. For both stars, this marks another chapter in their complicated love lives, and it remains to be seen how their respective careers and personal lives will evolve post-divorce. As for Lopez and Affleck, their fairy-tale reunion has come to an unexpected end, and the next steps for both parties will likely continue to captivate public interest.
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