Jennifer Lopez has taken a significant step by filing for divorce from Ben Affleck at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 20, sources report. At 55, Lopez has expressed her desire to move forward, feeling that she could no longer wait for their relationship to mend. Despite her efforts to sustain their marriage, she is reportedly heartbroken but remains focused on the well-being of her children, 16-year-old twins Emme and Max.
The couple, who originally married in a private Las Vegas ceremony on July 16, 2022, have largely spent this summer apart. Their separation was officially listed as April 26, 2024, in the court documents. Affleck, 52, also a parent to three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, has had limited interactions with Lopez in recent months. The last notable occasion they spent together was on Affleck's 52nd birthday, which was celebrated quietly at his home with his children.
Insiders close to Lopez indicate that she is prepared to start a new chapter in her life, disillusioned by the lack of commitment to salvage their union. This move comes as both a personal assertion of her independence and a prioritization of her family's stability and future.