Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are finalizing their divorce after an unsuccessful attempt at reconciliation. According to sources close to the couple, the divorce documents are ready but have not yet been submitted. This news comes shortly after Affleck purchased a new $20.5 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades on Lopez’s birthday, which her friends described as a “stab to the heart.” The couple, who were last seen together on March 30, have been living apart for months, with Lopez primarily on the East Coast and Affleck in Los Angeles.
Affleck’s new home purchase followed the couple’s listing of their Beverly Hills mansion for $68 million and Lopez’s sale of her New York City penthouse for $23 million. The decision to finalize the divorce was reportedly made a month ago, with plans to announce it publicly at an appropriate time. Sources indicate that the couple will release a joint statement expressing their mutual love and respect, but acknowledging that they could not make the relationship work.
The couple’s separation has been speculated since May when reports emerged of Affleck moving into a $100,000 rental and plans to sell their “dream home.” Despite efforts to reconcile, friends close to Lopez say she was deeply committed to the relationship but ultimately accepted that they could not find common ground. Affleck’s proximity to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children, also played a role in the couple’s dynamic.
Lopez and Affleck first married in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, followed by a more elaborate ceremony in Georgia the next month. Their separation became more apparent as they spent significant dates apart, including their second wedding anniversary and the Fourth of July weekend. Lopez, who recently celebrated her 55th birthday with a royal-themed party in the Hamptons without Affleck, has expressed feeling “fragile” but remains surrounded by support from her fans.
As they move forward with their separate lives, the couple’s divorce marks the end of a high-profile romance that captivated the public. The split underscores the complexities of rekindling past relationships and the challenges of maintaining a high-profile marriage under public scrutiny.
