After two years of rekindled romance, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially closed the curtain on their second chance at love. Court documents filed in Los Angeles reveal the divorce settlement was signed in September 2024 but wasn’t officially recorded until December 31. The split becomes final on February 20, 2025.
A Timeline of Love, Loss, and Rekindled Romance
Affleck, 52, and Lopez, 55, first captured headlines in the early 2000s as “Bennifer,” one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples. After calling off their initial engagement in 2004, the two stunned fans by eloping in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022. Their second marriage lasted less than two years, with Lopez filing for divorce on April 26, 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The filing date was symbolic—it coincided with the anniversary of their second wedding in Georgia. Despite the split, sources report the pair remained amicable throughout the process.
Dividing Assets—Who Gets What?
The couple’s lack of a prenuptial agreement led to mediation, handled by Hollywood’s go-to divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. Financial details remain largely private, but the settlement ensures:
Both retain individual assets acquired during their marriage.
Profits from the sale of their $60 million Los Angeles mansion will be split equally.
Neither will pay spousal support.
Lopez, who reverted to her maiden name, agreed to cover her personal debts and keeps half of two City National Bank accounts. Affleck retains ownership of Artists Equity, the production company he launched with Matt Damon in 2022.
Post-Divorce Lives and Rumors
Despite their legal separation, Lopez and Affleck’s bond appears far from broken. Lopez was spotted visiting Affleck’s home shortly after the New Year, accompanied by her child Emme. She was also photographed embracing Affleck’s son, Samuel, fueling speculation about lingering emotional ties.
Lopez spent the holidays in Aspen with family, including her mom and sister. Meanwhile, Affleck celebrated with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three children—Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
Public Spotlight and Hollywood Gossip
The split hasn’t spared Affleck from becoming comedy fodder. During the Jan. 5 Golden Globes, comedian Nikki Glaser joked about Affleck’s tumultuous love life. One punchline cut from the broadcast hinted, “Here’s to Ben Affleck, I can’t wait to see which Jennifer you try to ruin next.”
Meanwhile, Lopez continued to shine professionally, receiving Variety’s Legend and Groundbreakers award at the Palm Springs Film Festival for her performance in Unstoppable.
What’s Next for Bennifer?
As Affleck focuses on filming RIP with Matt Damon, Lopez remains busy promoting her upcoming projects, including Kiss of the Spider Woman. Both seem poised to thrive individually, yet their recent interactions hint at a relationship that might evolve beyond traditional labels.
For now, the final chapter of Bennifer has been written—but in Hollywood, sequels are always a possibility.
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