Jennifer Lopez has formally closed the guide on her short-lived marriage to Ben Affleck, finalising their divorce nearly 5 months after submitting. In accordance with court docket paperwork obtained by People journal and USA Today, the break-up has now been made official, marking the tragic finish of one among Hollywood’s biggest love tales. However as the 2 stars have endeavoured to separate up their shared property, there may be one brilliant spot to this unhappy ending, in that Lopez has managed to maintain possession of her seven-figure engagement ring.
Rumours of cracks within the relationship had been swirling since Might 2024, which inserts with the separation date Lopez listed on the submitting—April 26, 2024—citing “irreconcilable variations.” The singer filed for divorce on August 20, 2024, the anniversary of their marriage ceremony—an extravagant ceremony at Affleck’s Georgia property.
The settlement, as reported by TMZ, suggests an amicable division of property, together with an settlement to promote their $109 million (AUD) Los Angeles mansion. Every will retain funds they acquired individually throughout the marriage, with neither get together obligated to offer spousal assist. Lopez additionally requested her authorized title be reverted to Jennifer Lynn Lopez after adopting Affleck’s surname throughout their marriage.
A lot of the divorce stays confidential, however one piece of their historical past will stay together with her: the long-lasting 8.5-carat inexperienced diamond engagement ring valued at $8 million (AUD). As Page Six reported, the ring, engraved with the phrases “not.going.wherever.,” a phrase that Affleck reportedly signed off his emails with when he and Lopez initially rekindled their romance.
Lopez and Affleck’s journey started on the set of the movie Gigli in 2001, a union that swiftly ignited a media frenzy of “Bennifer.” They grew to become engaged for the primary time in 2002 earlier than calling it off in 2004. After they got back together 20 years later, they managed to make it down the aisle.
Now, as the 2 step into their respective subsequent chapters, sources affirm that they remain on good terms.
“They need to present the children that issues are amicable,” a supply instructed Individuals in September 2024. “There’s nonetheless loads of love.”
