Arguably the most followed couple in the Hollywood film industry, actress & singer Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from her husband Ben Affleck. Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck's divorce has been confirmed after months of speculations and rumors that all is not well between the couple and they are living separate lives. Jlo and Ben got married in July 2022 in a Las Vegas ceremony. Thereafter, they threw a grand wedding party the following month in Georgia. Jennifer filed legal documents Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court pro per. In the legal documents, the Boy Next Door actress listed the date of separation as April 26, 2024. Now, the question arises what went wrong between the power couple or simply what is Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck's cause of divorce? Below is what we know about Jennifer Lopez & Ben Afflec's divorce reasons-
What went wrong between Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck?
Although neither JLO nor Ben has commented on it publically, People's Magazine quoted sources in the known development and revealed Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck's divorce reason. The source was quoted saying that Lopez got no sign from Affleck that he wished to be in the marriage. Tired of waiting, JLo allegedly decided to file for the divorce. "She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” an insider claimed adding, "She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken. The kids are a top priority, as they always have been."
Notably, there is no mention of a prenuptial agreement between the couple. It means whatever earnings or profit Jen and Ben made during their nearly two-year marriage is community property.
Before marrying Jennifer Lopez, the Batman actor was married to Jennifer Garner. Ben is father to to Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 with ex-wife Garner. On the other hand, Lopez is a mother to 16-year-old twins Emme and Max.
Ironically, August 20 marked the second anniversary of Affleck & Lopez's second ceremony, held in front of family and friends in Georgia.