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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage is over. The singer officially filed for divorce from the actor on August 20, 2024, putting an end to their two-year union. The couple, known as “Bennifer,” had been eluding split rumors for months and never spoke publicly about the state of their marriage until JLo pulled the trigger and filed court docs on the second anniversary of their 2022 Georgia wedding ceremony. The divorce filing wasn’t shocking to fans, who saw the writing on the wall for months before the news was confirmed.
Sadly, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s second shot at love didn’t last long. Of course, there were signs throughout their marriage that the couple may not have been as compatible as they had hoped. It seems that the attention and spotlight that JLo appears to love so much wasn’t working for Affleck, and it was noticeable early on in their marriage.
Ben Affleck’s Disdain Was Written All Over His Face
During their 2022 honeymoon in Paris, Ben and JLo were photographed as they were swarmed by paparazzi and fans. Although Lopez smiled and looked at ease with the attention, Affleck’s face told a much different story, per In Touch Weekly.
Throughout their relationship, the actor’s noticeably annoyed facial expressions were a hot topic of conversation. In May 2023, he looked forlorn as he helped his wife into their car and then slammed the door shut behind her. Of course, the paparazzi filmed the encounter (via The Daily Mail). That same year, memes of his bored and unamused look at the Grammy Awards went viral.
When Ben Affleck joined Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet for the premiere of her film The Mother in L.A., he wore his emotions on his face yet again. The pair looked to be in a heated conversation, and he looked angry and frustrated.
Ben Affleck Spoke Out about His Disapproval of Jennifer Lopez’s High-Profile Life
In early 2024, JLo released her documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told. The doc highlighted personal details of her life with Affleck. In the film, the actor spoke out about the pair’s different lifestyles, claiming he was learning to compromise in their relationship, reports Buzzfeed.
“Getting back together, I said, ‘Listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media,’” he recalled telling Jen. “Then I sort of realized it’s not a fair thing to ask. It’s sort of like, you’re gonna marry a boat captain, and you go, ‘Well, I don’t like the water.’”
Lopez also shared private love letters that her husband had written to her in the film. Affleck was said to be upset that she publicly displayed his private thoughts. From there, things seemed to go downhill.
In May 2024, JLo hosted the Met Gala as one of the co-chairs. However, she walked the red carpet alone when Affleck didn’t join her at the event. Speculation that the couple had split began to run wild. However, she later attended the premiere of her movie Atlas solo as well. Just days later, it was revealed that Ben and Jen were living apart.
JLo Canceled Her Tour as Reports Surfaced That Affleck Had Moved Out of Their Home
Affleck moved into a rental property. Meanwhile, Lopez had been poised to head out on a summer tour. However, she stunned fans when she announced she decided to scrap the entire thing.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
As summer rolled on, both Lopez and Affleck were seen taking their wedding rings on and off amid the divorce speculation. JLo headed to Italy on vacation without her husband and then returned to spend several weeks in New York. Meanwhile, the Batman star stayed at home in L.A.
The Couple Ignored Their Wedding Anniversary and Birthdays
The couple’s summer apart raised several eyebrows. However, when the duo’s second wedding anniversary came and went with no public acknowledgment from either of them, it was clear that there were issues in their marriage.
Shortly after, JLo celebrated her birthday and was snubbed by Affleck, who didn’t attend her party or wish her well on her special day. When Ben’s birthday rolled around, Lopez gave him the same silent treatment.
Ben’s New Style Sparked Mid-Life Crisis Speculation
Amid all of the chaos, Ben Affleck stepped out with a very different look. The actor showed off a bad boy makeover with a fresh fauxhawk cut, leather jacket, and motorcycle. It was reported that Jennifer Lopez considered Ben’s look cringy and attributed it to a mid-life crisis.
All the while, it was claimed that Affleck felt the need to leave Lopez due to her lifestyle. Not only does JLo love being in the spotlight, but the parties and alcohol that she was constantly surrounding herself with allegedly was too much for the actor to handle. He was said to fear relapse after working hard to get sober.
Finally, after months of speculation, Jennifer Lopez dropped the divorce bombshell. The end of her marriage to Ben Affleck is also the end of an era for the couple. They have one of the most interesting celebrity love stories of all time. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. Throughout their marriage, it looked to be clear that they simply weren’t a good fit, despite their love for each other.
