"I blame Ben"- Netizens divided online as Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck head for their divorce

The news about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce has surfaced on the internet yet again. After two years of marriage, Jennifer Lopez has decided to call it quits. She has filed for divorce against her former partner and husband Ben Affleck, which has sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms.

The split has been officially filed on August 20, 2024, which coincides with the two-year anniversary of their lavish Georgia-set wedding ceremony. As the news spread, fans and followers took to the internet to express their feelings, pointing fingers and analyzing the couple's journey from their iconic rekindled romance in 2021 to this unfortunate unraveling.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote,

"I blame Ben."

Another user expressed,

"JLO was going through a divorce all this time and never once was she caught slipping or looking down. Body was still tea, face was beat, she was still serving looks, had a glamorous birthday party. I honestly really admire her ability to never be down bad 😭"

Some users have attributed the couple's separation, to Jennifer Lopez’s zodiac sign.

"She’s a Leo Sun, they were built for this and more", commented another user.

Another user said, "She’s a Leo. Of course she’s never going to look ugly or down"

Another user had a very different take and blamed Jennifer for being selfish.

The comment said, "Because all she really cares about is herself 😭"

One user echoed the previous user's thought and suggested that Jennifer's ability to maintain her public image might stem from a self-centered nature.

Another user said, "It’s because she’s never in love lol. It’s easy to move on. Anyone married that many times has never been in love. Just another day for them."

One user opined,

"This is casual to her babes."

Users have, therefore, chosen a side. While some blame Affleck's past behavior, some think Lopez was not selfless enough, hampering their marriage. Fans have hinted at a perceived nonchalance from Jennifer Lopez towards her marital issues.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's past

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (Image via GC Image)

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck famously known as "Bennifer" (as dubbed by paparazzis), first sparked their romance on the sets of Gigli, a film that had released in 2003. Their relationship quickly attracted public fascination which led to a high-profile engagement.

Their relationship seemed to blossom and the couple was reportedly happy. However, due to overwhelming media attention, they called off their September 2003 wedding, just days before it was scheduled. Later, they officially split in January 2004 but remained on friendly terms.

Nearly two decades later in 2021, the duo rekindled their romance after Lopez ended her engagement with Alex Rodriguez. Their reunion was much appreciated by fans and media alike.

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Their reunion was celebrated with a surprise wedding in Las Vegas in July 2022 which was followed by a more traditional ceremony in Georgia, a month later. The couple has recently filed for divorce in 2024.