Jennifer Lopez finalises divorce, says bye to ‘Affleck’ for good | Details inside

New Delhi: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially closed the chapter on their marriage. After months of legal proceedings, the couple’s divorce was finalised on February 21. With that, JLo has also legally removed “Affleck” from her name, signalling a definitive end to their two-year union.

According to AP, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the divorce settlement on January 6, with the terms taking effect after California’s mandatory six-month waiting period. Unlike many high-profile splits, Lopez and Affleck settled through mediation in September, avoiding a messy courtroom battle.

Most financial details remain private, but court documents confirm that neither party will pay spousal support. Since they have no children together, custody arrangements were never an issue.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

JLo and Affleck’s romance has always felt like something straight out of Hollywood. They first met in the early 2000s, got engaged, and starred together in Gigli (2003) and Jersey Girl (2004). Their love story, however, didn’t get a happy ending the first time. Under intense media scrutiny, they called off their engagement in 2004.

Fast forward nearly two decades and Bennifer 2.0 had the world rooting for them once again. They rekindled their romance, tied the knot in July 2022, and seemed to be living their long-awaited fairytale. But by August 2024, Lopez filed for divorce, revealing they had been separated for over a year.

This was Lopez’s fourth marriage. She shares twins with singer Marc Anthony. Affleck, on the other hand, was previously married to Jennifer Garner, with whom he has three children.

Jennifer Lopez buys new compound with stables

Jennifer Lopez appears to be making a lifestyle shift following her split from Ben Affleck. Last month, reports suggested she was eyeing a $20 million mansion in Brentwood. However, the latest update reveals she’s taken a different route in real estate.

According to TMZ, the On the Floor singer has purchased a sprawling 2.5-acre estate in Los Angeles’ ultra-exclusive Hidden Hills community. The property includes a 10,046-square-foot main house, along with a barn, stables, and a riding arena.