Jennifer Lopez finally pulled the trigger and filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on Tuesday, August 20. However, this came as no surprise to fans who have been following the drama between the couple known as “Bennifer” all summer long. It seemed that it was only a matter of time before the pair officially called it quits. Now that their divorce has been confirmed, fans have plenty to talk about.
Social media blew up with the news of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce. Their names began trending on Twitter. Meanwhile, people across the globe weighed in with their opinions about the end of the pair’s marriage. A relationship that was once considered to be a fairytale love story.
Fans React to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Divorce Bombshell
“This is seriously not her year,” one person tweeted. The fan seemingly referenced all of the ups and downs that JLo has endured in 2024. In addition to her split with Ben, her latest album is underperformed. She was also forced to cancel her summer tour, per Variety.
“She going to date Pete Davidson next for sure,” another wrote. As many fans may know, Davidson has made it a habit to date some of Hollywood’s hottest women, many much older than he is, via Page Six. He’s previously had serious relationships with the likes of Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, so JLo likely wouldn’t be out of the question.
“Matt Damon will be celebrating,” a third comment read. As Affleck’s best friend, Damon has long been rumored to have beef with Lopez, Yahoo previously reported. Speculation that the two have an ongoing private feud has also been reported in the media.
“One thing about Jennifer Lopez she will always get a divorce,” another person snarked. However, since this will mark JLo’s fourth divorce, the comment doesn’t seem to be false. Previously, the singer has navigated divorces from Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, and Marc Anthony before calling it quits with Affleck, per Us Weekly.
It seems that fans were not a bit shocked that Jennifer Lopez took it upon herself to file for divorce from Ben Affleck. After spending the summer on opposite coasts, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before the couple admitted that their marriage was over.
