The relationship between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez is one of the most well-known in the history of Hollywood celebrities, not only because they are both mega-stars, but also because of their ups and downs over the years.
In May 2021, it was confirmed that they had officially reunited as a couple, and since then, they have been supporting each other in all their projects. In 2022, they got engaged again and finally said “I do”.
However, this week, rumors began circulating that there might be trouble in paradise and that the couple has been separated for some time. It seems they may be heading towards another divorce…
Did Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck split up?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been together for several years up until now, but it seems that not everything is rosy, as the couple appears to be moving toward divorce after giving their relationship one last try in recent weeks, according to an exclusive report by the Daily Mail.
A source close to the stars revealed to the media outlet that they have already signed the papers to finalize their split, but have not yet submitted them, allegedly waiting for the right time to do so.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 17. (Source: @FilmUpdates)
Rumors about it began long time ago, after the Gone Girl star did not accompany the singer to the Met Gala, where she shouldn’t have walked the red carpet alone, as she was one of the hosts of the 2024 edition.
However, despite all the rumors, they were photographed on the afternoon of Friday, May 17, buying flowers in Los Angeles. Some fans even hinted on social media that they may have given their location to the paparazzi to take some photos of them, thus either debunking or hiding their current relationship status.
After months of misleading hints, it’s now clear that they’ve called it off, as indicated by their recent real estate moves. The couple has listed their Beverly Hills mansion for $68 million, and reports reveal that Affleck purchased a new $20.5 million ‘bachelor pad’ in the Pacific Palisades on July 24, coinciding with Lopez’s 55th birthday.
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This may not have been the main reason for the separation, but it’s one of the significant differences that finally drove them apart. Another close source also revealed what their next steps would be and said:
‘They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them. At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.‘
