Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck divorce confirmed: “They will release a joint statement”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s split is imminent. After months of rumors, a source revealed to the Daily Mail that the couple has already started divorce proceedings.

“They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them,’ one source close to the duo claimed,” the source said. “At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.”

The news comes just days after Ben Affleck purchased a new property in Pacific Palisades, valued at $20.5 million. Curiously, the purchase of the mansion was finalized on 24 July, when Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday, which she spent away from her now ex-partner.

The last time the couple was seen together was four months ago, specifically, on March 30. They have since spent the summer apart, including during their second wedding anniversary (July 16).

The relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Jennifer and Ben first crossed paths in the early 2000s. Months after meeting, they began an intense romance that escalated to an engagement. However, the wedding was called off days before it was due to take place and shortly after, the couple announced their separation.

After the breakup, the actor tied the knot with Jennifer Garner, while the singer did the same with Marc Anthony. However, both marriages ended in divorce. 17 years later, the couple reunited and decided to give their love a second chance. At the time, Lopez had just broken up with ARod and Affleck with Ana de Armas. The reunion culminated in marriage, with a lavish wedding taking place in April 2022.