Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their two-year marriage.
The news was confirmed by an entry on the Los Angeles Superior Court docket, where Lopez filed for dissolution of their marriage on Tuesday.
Coinciding with the anniversary of their wedding ceremony in Riceboro, Georgia, in 2022.
The breakup follows months of speculation, as reports emerged that the couple had been living separately.
The singer cancelled her summer tour to spend more time with her family.
Furthermore, the pair recently put their Beverly Hills home on the market.
Despite these signs, the official announcement still comes as a shock to many.
Their meet-cute
The two first met on the comedy “Gigli” set in 2002, where their on-screen chemistry turned into a real-life romance.
Their relationship quickly became a media sensation, earning them the nickname “Bennifer.”
In November 2002, Affleck proposed a custom 6.1-carat pink diamond ring, and the couple seemed destined for a fairy-tale ending.
However, the intense media scrutiny surrounding their relationship led them to postpone their wedding just days before it was set to take place in September 2003.
By January 2004, they had officially called it quits.
Nearly two decades later, fans were overjoyed when the couple rekindled their romance in 2021.
Lopez and Affleck’s reunion felt like a second chance at a love story that had once been left unfinished.
Rekindled love
In April 2022, Affleck proposed again, and the couple went on to celebrate their love with a wedding ceremony in Georgia, followed by their elopement in Las Vegas.
Despite the rekindling of their relationship, the pressures of their high-profile lives seemed to take their toll.
Recently, Lopez celebrated her birthday with a Bridgerton-themed party, notably without Affleck by her side.
Their physical distance, with Lopez on one coast and Affleck on another, further fueled rumours of trouble in paradise.
Now, as their divorce becomes official, Lopez and Affleck close the chapter on a love story that spanned decades, filled with passion, heartbreak, and the pursuit of happiness.
While their relationship may have come to an end, their impact on each other’s lives—and the memories they created together—will undoubtedly linger.
