The star-crossed lovers, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who rekindled their romance after two decades, have once again gone their separate ways, leaving what seemed like a perfect reunion in tatters. While the public eagerly speculates on the details of this latest split, neither party has shed light on the situation.
However, insider whispers suggest that it was the Batman actor who called it quits on the marriage, despite Lopez’s reluctance to end things.
“Bennifer” Is Officially Over! But Was It Really a Surprise?
TMZ very recently reported that Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on August 20 without legal representation, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the cause. The New York Post later confirmed this. TMZ also noted that although the couple has been negotiating a settlement for several months, they have yet to reach an agreement.
However, this news didn’t exactly shock online observers who have been bombarded with speculations about the couple’s relationship for months now. News of J.Lo’s unexpected tour cancellation, blurry photos of Ben Affleck missing his wedding ring, and paparazzi snapshots showing them looking less than cheerful together. Reports suggesting they weren’t living together, all alluded that something might be brewing between the two.
The rapid unraveling of what was once hailed as a fairy-tale romance has left people surprised more than anything else. After ending their engagement in 2004, just two years after becoming engaged, the couple reunited in 2022 amid the post-pandemic era and quickly married to make up for all their lost time. Yet, it appears this chapter may be closing for good, with the situation proving to be quite messy.
The Real Reason Jennifer Lopez Had to End Her Marriage with Ben Affleck!
Although Jennifer Lopez did file for divorce, insider reports suggest that the situation is more complex than it appears. According to sources, Lopez made significant efforts to reconcile and is deeply heartbroken by the outcome.
The decision to file for divorce came after a prolonged period of waiting and frustration, despite her reluctance to end the marriage. The sources told People magazine,
She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage. He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work. It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.
Another source doubled down on the claim while talking to People, stating that it has been a particularly difficult time for J.Lo. As they said,
It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind. She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up. It’s been almost torture for her to wait around.
In the current situation, sources and insiders have only been vocal about Jennifer Lopez’s perspective, while Ben Affleck’s side has remained notably in darkness. Only time will reveal what led Affleck to step away from this fairy-tale romance and change his mind.
