The celebrity world is bracing for the official end of ‘Bennifer,’ as Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly on the brink of divorce after attempts at reconciliation have failed. According to multiple sources speaking to the Daily Mail, the couple’s divorce paperwork is “finalized, but not yet turned in,” signaling the conclusion of their tumultuous relationship.
The looming divorce follows a series of reports suggesting that the union between 51-year-old Affleck and 55-year-old Lopez was faltering. Earlier this year, In Touch reported that the couple was experiencing significant marital strife, with Affleck having moved out of their shared home. “The writing is on the wall – it’s over,” revealed an insider in May. “They’re headed for a divorce.”
Speculation about their split gained momentum when Affleck was notably absent from the Met Gala on May 6, an event where Lopez served as co-chair. One source expressed disappointment at the time, noting, “It’s just depressing that Ben couldn’t find the time or inclination to be there and support Jennifer.”
Despite his public explanation that his absence was due to filming commitments for ‘The Accountant 2,’ insiders suggested that the real reason was the deteriorating state of their marriage.
In the weeks that followed, both Affleck and Lopez were seen without their wedding bands. They also spent their second wedding anniversary apart on July 16, making no public acknowledgment of the day. Adding to the separation narrative, Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday without Affleck, who was also finalizing his move into a $20.5 million bachelor pad in Pacific Palisades on the same day.
The estranged couple has put their $68 million Beverly Hills home on the market, further solidifying the end of their marital journey. “They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them,” stated a source from the Daily Mail.
The pair, who first ignited their romance in the early 2000s and were engaged in 2003 before their initial split in 2004, rekindled their relationship in 2021 and married in July 2022. Sadly, their rekindled romance was short-lived. “Honestly, in the end, they could not come to a compromise. What they had before is gone, and they have both accepted it,” another source disclosed.
As the final chapter of their love story closes, both stars are said to be preparing a joint statement to address their separation and express their enduring respect for each other. Despite the impending divorce, the bond formed between their children from previous relationships remains strong, unwilling to let the end of Bennifer affect their newly formed connections.