Navigating the choppy waters of a public breakup, the 55-year-old singer/actress is reportedly finding solace in her newfound single status after filing for divorce from her estranged husband.
- August 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, her husband of two years, on August 20, a date that coincided with their Georgia wedding anniversary. Sources indicate that Lopez never wanted the divorce, but felt a sense of relief after making the tough decision. One source claimed, "She didn't want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up. It's been almost torture for her to wait around."
The singer's friends and family are rallying around her, providing a network of love and support. They believe calling it quits was the right choice. "She's surrounded by a lot of love and support. She'll be fine. She's strong and always comes out on top," another insider shared.
The couple's issues reportedly began during their honeymoon in August 2022 when paparazzi frequently followed them. This, combined with Affleck's aversion to Lopez's public lifestyle, caused friction. A source explained, "He was unhappy with paparazzi following them. She is an international superstar, and he acted like it came as a surprise that they would be followed around."
Amid their trials, Lopez, known for her resilience and steadfast nature, chose to file for divorce without legal assistance, signaling her firm resolve to close this chapter. Marilyn Chinitz, a legal expert, suggested that filing solo shows Lopez's determination to move forward swiftly. "It's a statement: 'I'm moving forward, I'm filing and I'm doing it on my own,' " Chinitz said.
Adding another layer of complexity, the ex-couple will have to navigate the promotion of their film, "Unstoppable", wherein Affleck is a producer and Lopez is a co-star. Lopez will attend the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival without Affleck, who will be absent, but his long-time friend and producer Matt Damon will accompany Lopez.
Now, Lopez focuses on her children and career as she officially drops Affleck's last name, reverting to Jennifer Lynn Lopez. While Affleck reportedly hasn't been in touch with Lopez's kids, Lopez continues to maintain her close bond with Affleck's children and Marc Anthony's kids from his previous relationship.
