If anyone knows the trials of love, its Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
If thats not the truest definition ofto have and to hold…
Its been such a journey.
The thing that I think Ive been wondering about my whole life is, like, is love real?
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Does true love exist?
And were gonna get through it together.
The greatest love story never told doesnt have a fairytale ending.
Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, and Matt Damon attend the premiere ofUnstoppableduring the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.
But hey, afterGigli,arent bad films at the core of their relationship?
By August, those predictions became reality.
So, whats the latest?
Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, and Matt Damon attend the premiere ofUnstoppableduring the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.
Heres a timeline of all the Bennifer divorce rumors, with the most recent updates up top.
February 21, 2025:Lopez and Affleck are officially declared legally single following their divorce,per TMZ.
January 6, 2025:The pairfinalize their divorce, with neither party paying spousal support,per TMZ.
December 22, 2024:Affleck and Lopezmeet up for lunchand allegedly exchange holiday gifts,according toDaily Mail.
November 3, 2024:Affleck calls Lopez spectacular during an interviewwithEntertainment Tonight.
You have to be good on your own, Lopez says.
Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, and Matt Damon attend the premiere ofUnstoppableduring the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.
I thought I learned that, but I didnt.
I want to prove to myself that I can do that.
When Glaser asked if that was hard, Lopez replies, Yes, its fucking hard!
J.Lo is sharing details of her post-divorce life.
September 23, 2024:The pair are reportedly trying topreserve their relationshipswith each others families.
Theres still a lot of love.
This reunion brieflysparks rumorsof a renewed romance, though it does not appear they rekindled their relationship.
Some fans were concerned about Afflecks aggressive body language.
Peoplelater reportedthat Lopez and Damon clasped hands for several minutes during a serious conversation at the films after-party.
Lopez also appears to haveremoved or coveredher commitment tattoo, previously dedicated to Affleck.
September 3, 2024:Ben Afflecks cousin-in-law Jennifer Lynn Affleck declares herselfthe new Jenny from the block.
August 30, 2024:Lopez appears to send a message with herlatest Instagram dump.
Another quote in the roundup: Everything is unfolding in divine order.
Lopez just shared her first Instagram dump since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck.
August 27, 2024:More sources suggest Afflecks moody behavior caused friction.
Hes very moody and dark at times.
Jennifer appreciates life in another way.
Shes very grateful for everything.
The documentary was Bens idea for his company, Artists Equity, one sourcetoldPeople.
Jennifers team didnt want to do it since she was focused on the album and Amazon Original video project.
This could change how you view their entire relationship.
Jennifer Lopez on May 20, 2024.
August 24, 2024:A sourcetoldPeoplethat Ben Afflecks erratic mood swings impacted Lopezs decision tofile for divorce.
Kicks reps reportedly declined to comment, and Afflecks team did not respond to the publications inquiry.
The way she cared for him was almost childlike.
Jennifer Lopez is seen on May 14, 2024
August 22, 2024:Just because the divorce has been filed doesnt mean folks are done speculating.
After all, Affleck and Damons production company, Artists Equity, produced Lopezs upcoming film,Unstoppable.
He hasnt shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work.
Its gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.
Another sourcetellsEntertainment Tonightthat Affleck and Lopez were miserable in their marriage for months.
August 15, 2024:Lopezstopped byAfflecks rental home on his birthday beforehitting up a Bruno Mars concertwithout him.
Jennifer Lopez is seen on May 14, 2024
Further proof that stepparents are still parents.
According to real estate sources, the actor closed escrow on the Pacific Palisades mansion earlier in the week.
July 20, 2024:Lopez throws herself aBridgerton-themed birthday party, which Affleck does not attend.
Jennifer Lopez on May 6, 2024, in New York City
She is trying not to let her situation with Ben bring her down.
July 5, 2024:Lopezwears Afflecks first initialon a charm bracelet, which seems like a positive sign.
Its unclear where the couple currently stand.
Tom Brady and Ben Affleck on May 5, 2024
Ben continues to live at the Brentwood rental.
Hes been there for about two months now, another source toldPeople.He seems okay.
Hes been at his office every day and seems focused on work.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen on March 30, 2024, in New York City.
Hes also spending time with his kids.
June 26, 2026:Lopez was seendriving to Afflecks officein Los Angeles after returning from Paris Fashion Week.
June 25, 2024:But wait!
His wedding ring wasback on!
Bennifer is spending time on separate continents amid rumors of divorce.
And she really represents something important to people, Affleck explained.
Its amazing, you know what I mean?
I dont mind you taking my picture at a club, a premiere, whatever.
My wife, I dont give a fuck.
I dont notice you, he said before adding, My children, thats a different thing.
Essentially, J.Lo was mobbed.
I was like, Oh my God.
Then gets everyone else, theyre all tourists, whatever, just moving.
Then I’m moving.
June 11, 2024:They may not be together-together, but theres no animosity.
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Its a good sign they were at the game together, an insidertellsPeople.No kidding.
Notice that husband is not listed.
In her own statement, Lopez writes she is devastated and heartsick over the cancellation.
May 30, 2024:Lopez and Affleckhold handsat his daughter Violets graduation.
[Lopez] seemed upbeat and engaged, an onlookertellsPeople.
The honeymoon phase has worn off.
Violet came with them on their honeymoon for Petes sake!
Lopez rebuffs the question, responding, You know better than that.
Meanwhile, an insidertellsPeoplethat their union is not in the best place at the moment.
The source added, She likes to open her heart to her fans and to the world.
He is more introspective and private.
This has been difficult day-to-day.
Yep, got that.
May 20, 2024:The day everyone dropped their talking points.
SourcestellPeoplethat the reason for the turmoil at Casa Bennifer is the two have different approaches to fame.
Ben hates all attention and it makes him very uncomfortable, one source told the outlet.
Jennifer has always had a different approach.
There is no question their different styles clash, the industry source said.
After a while it causes tension in the relationship.
He is more introspective and private.
She likes to open her heart to her fans and to the world.
This makes them considerably different, and it has been difficult in the day-to-day relationship.
This is a great love story.
The same day, Lopez attends theAtlaspremierewithout her husband, who is busy filmingThe Accountant 2.
Jennifer Lopez on May 20, 2024.
(See the picshere.)
May 17, 2024:Lopez and Affleck werephotographed togetherfor the first time in 47 days.
He did appear to be wearing his wedding ring in the photo, which was publishedby TMZ.
Jlo or her PR team, Ill take it.
Meanwhile, Affleck is reportedly spending time away from their Beverly Hills home.
Meanwhile, a sourcetoldUs Weeklythat the two are not splitting up but are having issues in their marriage.
Ben already moved out and theyll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.
Theyll never stop loving each other, but she cant control him, and he cant change her.
Theres no way it could have lasted, the source said.
What about the greatest love story never told?
May 14, 2024:Lopez goeshouse-huntingin Los Angeles without Affleck.
May 6, 2024:Lopez attended (and co-chaired) the2024 Met Galawithout her husband.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen on March 30, 2024, in New York City.
Lopez acknowledged that Affleck may not be fully comfortable with his role in her work.
I dont think [Ben] is very comfortable with me doing all of this, she said.
He doesnt want to stop me.
But that doesnt mean hes comfortable being the muse.
This post will be updated.
For everything that happened before this point, check out Bennifers complete relationship timelinehere.
