Bennifer 2.0 is formally over.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce, 5 months after the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer filed to finish their two-year marriage.
In line with TMZ, every star is strolling away with what they individually acquired throughout their union and received’t pay the opposite spousal help.
Additionally they reached an settlement on the $61 million home they purchased; nevertheless, the phrases are confidential and the house continues to be in the marketplace.
Lopez will probably be legally dropping Affleck’s final identify, in line with the outlet. Whereas they reached a settlement, their divorce received’t be formally finalized till Feb. 20.
Lopez, 55, pulled the plug on their union on Aug. 20, the identical day because the anniversary of their second marriage ceremony ceremony reportedly as a result of she wished it to “sting,” and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the rationale behind the break up.
The “Maid in Manhattan” actress listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024, confirming the months-long rumors that the 2 weren’t collectively after they missed important moments like Affleck, 52, not attending J.Lo’s birthday bash in July.
The exes didn’t signal a prenup earlier than strolling down the aisle twice in 2022, with sources warning their divorce battle may “get ugly.”
And not using a prenup, all of the earnings, income and property Lopez and Affleck made throughout their union may have been thought of neighborhood property. The latest ex-Mrs. Affleck additionally declared her property had been “unknown” when she filed; nevertheless, it seems they labored it out ultimately.
Lopez broke her silence on their divorce with Interview Journal in a chunk revealed on Oct. 9, revealing she’s “excited” and “not looking for anybody.”
She additionally addressed the rumors that swirled round her marriage and breakup with Affleck, saying her “whole f–king world exploded.”
“I know I’m a good person. I know I’m a good mom. I know who my friends are. I know my friends know who I am, my mom, my dad, all that stuff,” she shared. “If you hope to have a long career, you have to learn how to deal with that part of the business. Some people are going to love you and some are not going to understand you, and some people just want to hate you to hate you, and none of that really matters.”
“I did all the work and look at where I am, and then it was like my whole f—ing world exploded,” she added, referencing her break up and the cancellation of her summer season 2024 tour.
Lopez and Affleck may not be in mattress collectively anymore — however they’re nonetheless doing enterprise.
The actress just lately starred within the film “Unstoppable” which she co-produced with Affleck and Matt Damon’s manufacturing firm.
“Unstoppable” is the true story of wrestler Anthony Robles. He was born with one leg and defied the chances by successful the 2011 NCAA particular person wrestling nationwide championship. Lopez performs Robles’ mom within the movie, and Jharrel Jerome stars because the wrestling champ.
She attended the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition for the premiere on Sept. 6, and Affleck determined to take a seat the debut out; nevertheless, his finest pal Damon confirmed up and was noticed having an intimate dialog with J.Lo.
Her divorce from Affleck marks No. 4 for Lopez. Earlier than Affleck, she married actor Ojani Noa from 1997-1998, backup dancer Cris Judd in 2002 and singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max, from 2004-2014.
Affleck was famously married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. They’ve three youngsters: Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 12.
Whereas their blended household didn’t work, Lopez and Affleck had been seen a handful of instances throughout the divorce course of with their youngsters — even attending a back-to-school night time collectively in Sept. and a handsy, PDA-filled lunch with the posse.
That is the second time the exes have ended their romance.
Lopez and Affleck began relationship in 2002 after they starred within the rom-com flop “Gigli.” They introduced their engagement shortly after and had been set for a Sept. 2003 marriage ceremony; nevertheless, they postponed the ceremony days earlier than strolling down the aisle.
Bennifer introduced their break up in 2004 earlier than giving their love one other shot in 2021.
After rekindling their relationship, Lopez and Affleck tied the knot on the Little White Marriage ceremony Chapel in Las Vegas in July 2022. They mentioned “I do” in entrance of their shut household and pals throughout a second marriage ceremony ceremony on the Oscar winner’s Riceboro, Georgia, dwelling the next month.
