Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck on Their Wedding Anniversary

The split that everyone anticipated has finally happened.

Jennifer Lopez has officially called it quits. On August 20, the star filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, according to a bombshell report from TMZ. Rumors about their relationship troubles had swirled for months, and now the speculation has ended. Lopez took matters into her own hands, reportedly filing for divorce without the aid of a lawyer in L.A. County Superior Court. The date she chose for the filing was symbolic—it marked exactly two years since their headline-making Georgia wedding. Although the couple had already exchanged vows in a private ceremony, it was their extravagant Georgia wedding that captured the public’s attention.

There was no prenuptial agreement between Lopez and Affleck, a fact confirmed by sources close to the pair, according to TMZ. Without a prenup, their assets acquired during the two-year marriage are now considered community property, which could complicate the division of their wealth. Interestingly, Lopez is said to have waived child support in the proceedings, and she requested Affleck do the same. While the specifics of their divorce may come as a surprise, the breakup itself does not. For months, whispers had suggested that the couple’s relationship was on the rocks.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Split Without Prenup

Reports from OK Magazine indicated that Ben Affleck had been bracing for the divorce days before it became official. “Ben’s been waiting for Jennifer to make the first move,” a source shared with the magazine. “He’s continuing to wear his ring until she decides to file.” The source further revealed that Affleck had initiated the separation. “Ben is trying to be as respectful as possible towards J. Lo, considering he was the one who left,” they added. “But he’s ready to move on with his life.”

Neither Lopez nor Affleck have publicly addressed the divorce yet. However, both have been open in the past about their tumultuous relationship. The pair originally dated from 2002 to 2004 before breaking off their engagement. Reflecting on that time, Affleck told the Irish Examiner in 2008, “Jen and I made a mistake by being too public with our relationship. We were in love but maybe too accessible.” In 2024, he spoke on Hart to Heart about the challenges of dating someone as famous as Lopez. “She’s such a huge star, and people are obsessed with her,” he said.