Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, are reportedly heading for a divorce.
The news comes 47 days after the couple was last photographed together in public, holding hands in New York on March 30.
According to sources, Affleck has already moved out of their shared home, marking a significant development in their relationship.
Signs of Trouble?
The first signs of trouble in paradise emerged when Ben Affleck was noticeably absent from the Met Gala on May 6, an event where Jennifer Lopez was a co-chair.
Affleck’s absence was attributed to his commitment to filming ‘The Accountant 2’.
Shortly thereafter, Lopez was spotted in Paris with her 16-year-old child, Emme, but without Affleck, further fueling speculation about their relationship.
Earlier this month, Affleck attended the Netflix Roast of Tom Brady Solo on May 5, and neither Lopez nor Affleck has addressed the growing rumors.
An insider told In Touch, “The writing is on the wall – it’s over. They’re headed for a divorce, and for once, [Affleck is] not to blame!”
Affleck Focuses on Work and Family
Affleck has reportedly moved out of their $60 million home and is focusing on his work and children.
The source added, “Ben already moved out, and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.
They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him, and he can’t change her. There’s no way it could have lasted.”
Public Appearances Without Each Other
Jennifer Lopez’s recent public appearances without Affleck have raised eyebrows. She was seen heading to a dance studio in Los Angeles, dressed casually in a cropped sweater, beige pants, and sneakers, with her honey-toned hair styled in a ponytail.
Her solo outings have become more frequent, a stark contrast to the early days of their relationship when they were often seen together.
One of the significant strains on their relationship appears to be their differing attitudes towards public life.
In her documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” Lopez shared, “Getting back together, I said: ‘Listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media.’”
Affleck echoed these sentiments, expressing his discomfort with their relationship being in the spotlight. “It’s sort of like, you’re going to marry a boat captain, and you go, ‘Well, I don’t want the water,’” he said, highlighting the compromises they tried to make.
Lopez’s Documentary: A Point of Contention
The release of Lopez’s $20 million Amazon Prime documentary in February seems to have exacerbated the couple’s issues.
The documentary, which chronicled their love story, revealed Affleck’s discomfort with having such a public relationship.
He was particularly unhappy about Lopez sharing details of their old love letters with friends and colleagues, something he considered private and sacred.
The Couple’s History
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first got engaged in 2002 but postponed their wedding the following year and officially split in early 2004.
They reunited in 2021, two decades after their high-profile split, and tied the knot on August 23, 2022, in a lavish ceremony at Affleck’s compound in Georgia.
Despite their efforts to make the relationship work, it seems that old issues and new challenges have taken their toll.
Future Plans and Moving On
Lopez has been seen house hunting in Los Angeles, confirming reports that the couple plans to sell their $60 million “Wallingford estate.”
During her house-hunting trip, she was spotted in an all-white ensemble, looking at new mega mansions in Beverly Hills.
An insider noted that while they will always care for each other, the fundamental differences in their personalities and approaches to life have made it difficult for the relationship to endure.
Wrap Up
The news that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are heading for divorce has saddened fans who hoped their rekindled romance would stand the test of time.
Intense public scrutiny, individual struggles, and a search for common ground have all been characteristics of their journey together.
As they navigate this challenging period, both Lopez and Affleck are focusing on their careers and families, moving forward with their lives separately.
