The Heartbreaking Reason Why Jennifer Lopez Filed for Divorce From Ben Affleck

The marriage of the famous Hollywood couple has come to an end after two years. The news about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce has left many fans upset, and they are curious about the reasons for the breakup. People close to Lopez have shared reasons behind Jennifer’s decision to divorce.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had been living apart for several months.

On August 20, 2024, Lopez, who has 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, submitted divorce papers at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The paperwork shows they separated on April 26, 2024. Over the summer, Lopez and Affleck, who has three children from a previous marriage with Jennifer Garner, mostly stayed away from each other.

Reasons Jennifer Lopez divorced Ben Affleck

A source disclosed that Jennifer “was done waiting.” Even though she tried to save their relationship, she was left feeling devastated. “She really tried to make it work and feels devastated,” the source stated. “The children have always been her main concern.”

Jennifer is prepared to start anew.

News of the couple’s divorce emerged two years following their small Las Vegas wedding on July 16, 2022. August 20 also marked two years since their larger wedding in Georgia.

A person close to Lopez said she is prepared to “move on” from Affleck. “She’s very upset and sad, but Ben has not shown any desire to keep their marriage going,” the person mentioned.