Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally decided to go their separate ways after being married for two years. As per People Magazine, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, 2024, which is also the date of the duo’s second anniversary, as their traditional wedding in Georgia took place on this day in 2022.
However, as much as the news of the divorce left the masses shocked, a few pictures emerged on the internet which also startled the fans of the former couple. People magazine also reported that hours before Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck was seen with his former wife, Jennifer Garner, and their kids in Los Angeles.
The publication also reported that Affleck accompanied his former wife Jennifer Garner and her daughter, Violet, as they went to drop her to college at Yale University in New Haven. Ben and Garner were also clicked while they were getting off the plane and boarding a car together.
As Ben and Garner helped their daughter Violet move into Yale University, Hola US also reported that the family got together for dinner at South Bay, and then headed for a walk together post dinner.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first dated in 2002 before tying the knot in 2022
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first dated from 2002 to 2004, after they met on the set of Gigli in 2001.
After almost two decades, the duo rekindled their relationship in 2021 and announced their engagement in April 2022. The former couple tied the knot a few months later in July 2022. Later, in August 2022, the couple tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in Georgia.
During the course of their marriage, they were often seen vacationing with Lopez’s kids, Max and Emme, and Affleck’s kids together. The former couple also enjoyed trips to Italy, and other North American destinations during their two years of marriage.
Furthermore, they were also spotted on various red carpets together, including the Grammys held this year.
However, the separation rumors started floating on social media in May 2024, but, at the time, neither Lopez nor Affleck accepted or denied the rumors.
People Magazine also reported in May 2024 that sources close to the couple have informed that the two had been living separately since April 2024.
Furthermore, things got pretty clear when multiple media outlets like People Magazine reported that Affleck had been house hunting for a new estate in Los Angeles, while Jennifer Lopez too had been looking for a new house in the city.
Ben Affleck married Jennifer Garner in 2005 after dating for over a year. During their marriage, the former couple welcomed three kids, Violet Anne Affleck, Fin Affleck, and Samuel Garner Affleck. After being together for 13 years, the couple parted ways in 2018.
At the time of their divorce, they announced that they had been living separately since 2015.