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Hollywood Power Couple Lopez and Affleck Officially Split After Two Years

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Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage after a period filled with public separations and private tensions.

The timeline of their relationship reveals a series of ignored milestones and growing distance that ultimately led to their split.

From separate holidays to solo celebrations, the signs of trouble were becoming increasingly clear.

Lopez Files for Divorce

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Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage. The papers were submitted in Los Angeles on August 20, exactly two years after their high-profile wedding in Georgia.

Separation Confirmed

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Lopez listed April 26 as the official separation date, but representatives for the couple have remained silent. Reports of marital trouble first emerged in May, with neither Lopez nor Affleck addressing the swirling rumors.

Lives Apart

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The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 after 20 years, have been living apart for the past five months. Their once-public affection has noticeably faded, with both stars spending time on opposite coasts.

Easter Reunion

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In late March, Lopez and Affleck were seen together in New York City, celebrating Easter. This was one of their last public appearances before a long period of separation.

Signs of Trouble

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By May, Lopez attended the Met Gala without Affleck, raising eyebrows as they had previously planned to attend together. The couple’s absence from each other’s lives became more apparent, with reports surfacing about issues in their marriage.

Separate Lives

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On May 17, it was reported that Affleck had moved into his own home in Los Angeles. Despite brief public appearances, such as celebrating Affleck’s daughter’s graduation, the couple continued to lead separate lives.

Tour Canceled

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Lopez canceled her “This Is Me…Live” tour at the end of May, citing a need to focus on her family and close friends. This announcement followed reports of low ticket sales, further fueling speculation about the couple’s relationship.

Summer Apart

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Throughout June, Lopez and Affleck were rarely seen together. Lopez vacationed in Italy while Affleck stayed in Los Angeles, quietly moving out of their shared home and focusing on his work.

Moving Forward Separately

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As summer progressed, it became clear that both Lopez and Affleck were intent on moving forward with their separate lives. With Affleck staying in his rental home and Lopez spending time abroad, the couple’s split seems definitive.

Separate Celebrations on July 4th

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On Independence Day, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were miles apart, with Lopez spending the holiday in the Hamptons and Affleck in Los Angeles. Despite the distance, both were seen wearing their wedding rings, but the separation was palpable.

Listing Their Mansion

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By July 12, the couple made their plans to sell their Beverly Hills mansion public, officially listing it for $68 million. The move came after weeks of private efforts to offload the property, signaling further cracks in their relationship.

A Public Show with Violet

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Just two days later, Lopez was seen arm-in-arm with Affleck’s daughter Violet in the Hamptons. The outing was a rare public connection to Affleck during a month where milestones in their relationship were quietly ignored.

Anniversary Ignored

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The two-year anniversary of their Las Vegas elopement passed on July 16 without any mention from either Lopez or Affleck. While Lopez continued her Hamptons vacation, Affleck remained in Los Angeles, underscoring the growing distance between them.

A Solo Birthday Celebration

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Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday on July 24 without Affleck by her side, but she wasn’t moping. She threw herself a lavish Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons, sharing glimpses with fans on social media the next day.

Affleck’s New Home

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On July 27, reports surfaced that Affleck had closed escrow on a $20.5 million mansion in Brentwood. With divorce rumors intensifying, sources indicated that Lopez was also searching for her own place in Los Angeles.

Divorce Filing and Quiet Birthdays

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Lopez returned to Los Angeles on August 4, shortly before Affleck’s 52nd birthday on August 15, which was marked by a low-key celebration with his children. Lopez made a brief appearance, but it wasn’t enough to stop the inevitable, as news broke on August 20 that she had filed for divorce.

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