The Bennifer 2.0 ride is officially screeching to a halt—and it’s happening with all the drama you’d expect from Hollywood’s favorite on-again-off-again A-list duo. Jennifer Lopez has decided enough is enough and has finally filed for divorce from her moody, Dunkin-loving husband, Ben Affleck, after months of rumors that their marriage was hanging on by a thread (or possibly a Batman cape).
In a move that can only be described as iconic, J.Lo filed the divorce papers herself—because when you’ve starred in Maid in Manhattan, you don’t need a lawyer, just a fierce manicure and a steady Wi-Fi connection. The diva made her move in L.A. County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 20, a date that happens to be the two-year anniversary of their fairy tale wedding in Georgia. That’s right, she turned their anniversary into a mic drop moment.
Surprising details? Oh, we got ’em.
According to the detectives over at TMZ (who definitely have spy cameras in J.Lo’s eyelashes), the couple actually called it quits back on April 26, 2024. Yes, before Jennifer showed up to the Met Gala looking like a goddess and serving up major “single and fabulous” vibes, Ben had already peaced out. And no, he didn’t even show up to the Met to sulk in a corner with a brooding latte. Rumors of tension between the two started swirling in May, and by “tension” we mean Jennifer wasn’t having Ben’s endless sulking about Boston sports, and he was tired of being dragged to every gala under the sun.
So, what juicy stuff did we learn?
1. No Pre-Nup. That’s right. These two lovebirds were so swept up in their rekindled romance, they apparently forgot to draft up a contract. Now, all the cash they’ve raked in for the past two years is being tossed into the “community property” blender. So, strap in for what could be the most glamorous game of Monopoly ever as they battle over who gets what.
2. Jennifer’s DIY Divorce. In a twist nobody saw coming, J.Lo went pro per, which is a fancy legal way of saying she went all-in on the do-it-yourself divorce trend. Who needs a lawyer when you’ve already got enough hustle to run your own empire, right?
3. No Spousal Support for You, Ben. In what feels like a Beyoncé-level power move, J.Lo didn’t ask for spousal support and told the judge Ben doesn’t need any either. Translation: “I’m good on my own, and you should be too.” Because, let’s face it, if you’ve got a Batman suit hanging in your closet, you probably don’t need a monthly allowance.
But wait—don’t pop the popcorn just yet. The financial settlements are still up in the air, which means we could be in for a long, drawn-out, reality-show-worthy divorce. Apparently, the two have been trying to settle things for months, but it’s gotten about as friendly as a family board game night with Monopoly hotels involved. Sources say it’s “increasingly acrimonious,” which is the classy way of saying these two might end up battling over who gets to keep the espresso machine.
Get ready for a front-row seat to the Bennifer Divorce Chronicles, where the stakes are high, the coffee’s strong, and the Met Gala chairs might be the next thing they fight over. Stay tuned!
