Beloved Celebrity Couple Announces Tragic News

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially splitting up after months of rumors, with Lopez filing for divorce in Los Angeles this Tuesday, exactly two years after their grand wedding ceremony in Riceboro, Georgia. The couple, who first ran off to Las Vegas to tie the knot just a month before their Georgia nuptials, were married for two years.

Lopez reportedly took her time to decide to call it quits with Affleck, an insider revealed to PEOPLE. According to the source, Lopez concluded that for several reasons, “It’s time to move on.”

“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,” the source said.

“They’re moving on separately. Jennifer is trying to find a new home to start fresh,” a source told the outlet earlier in the month. “Considering everything that’s going on, Jennifer is having a good summer. She’s been off and able to focus on what’s next. She’s enjoyed spending time with her kids, family and friends. She always has a good attitude even when things are not perfect.”

LOS ANGELES – FEB 13: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez at the “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” at the Dolby Theater on February 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA

Lopez admitted to PEOPLE in February 2022 that rekindling their romance in the public eye was intimidating, saying she “had a little bit of fear” about dating under the spotlight once more. However, she expressed her contentment, adding, “I feel so lucky and happy and proud to be with him. It’s a beautiful love story that we got a second chance.”

“We both were like, ‘Wow, we’re so happy and we don’t want any of that to come into play again,'” she said at the time. “We’re older now, we’re smarter, we have more experience, we’re at different places in our lives, we have kids now, and we have to be very conscious of those things. We’re so protective because it is such a beautiful time for all of us.”

Often dubbed “Bennifer,” the couple has one of the most publicized and captivating love stories in Hollywood. Their relationship first began in 2002 when they met on the set of the romantic comedy “Gigli.” Despite the film’s poor reception, their romance flourished, captivating fans and media alike. The couple quickly became engaged in November 2002, when Affleck proposed with a stunning 6.1-carat pink diamond ring, a move that set off a frenzy in the media and among fans. Their planned wedding in September 2003 was highly anticipated, but they postponed it due to excessive media attention, which they felt might disrupt the solemnity of the ceremony.

Actor BEN AFFLECK & fiance actress/singer JENNIFER LOPEZ at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie DareDevil. 09FEB2003. Paul Smith / Featureflash

However, by January 2004, the strains of constant media scrutiny and other personal reasons led to the couple’s breakup, leaving many fans disheartened. Following their split, both Lopez and Affleck moved on to other relationships. Lopez married singer Marc Anthony, while Affleck wed actress Jennifer Garner. Years passed, but the story of Bennifer didn’t end there.

In a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, the duo rekindled their romance nearly 17 years later. In 2021, after Lopez’s split from Alex Rodriguez and Affleck’s divorce from Jennifer Garner, the two were spotted together, igniting rumors of a reunion. These rumors were soon confirmed, and “Bennifer” was back in the headlines. Their rekindled relationship moved swiftly, reflecting a matured, enduring connection between them. By July 2022, Affleck and Lopez surprised the world by eloping in Las Vegas, a contrast to their initial, highly publicized wedding plans.

The curtains have finally closed on a decades-long superstar romance, as their latest split grabs headlines once more.

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