Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once seen as the epitome of a fairytale romance, are reportedly on the brink of divorce. Despite the singer viewing her husband as a knight in shining armor, sources close to the couple have revealed that while the divorce papers have been finalized, they have not yet been filed. The couple has been discreetly settling their arrangements and is strategically planning a public announcement with a carefully crafted joint statement. For months, Jen and Ben have been living separately, and although they have not commented on the separation, reports of their marital issues have escalated significantly.
Finalizing the Divorce Settlement
The couple has finalized their divorce papers, with sources telling Daily Mail that the papers were completed a month ago, but they are waiting for the right moment to make them public. Friends of Lopez have described Affleck’s recent actions, such as purchasing a new home in Los Angeles and missing both his wife’s birthday and their second wedding anniversary in the Hamptons, as a “stab to the heart.” Meanwhile, insiders claim Affleck has been actively preparing for the split, signaling his intentions through his recent behavior.
Bennifer Preparing for the Official Announcement
According to sources, although the documents have been signed, the couple intends to maintain a cordial demeanor when officially confirming the news. They plan to release a joint statement expressing their mutual love and efforts to make their marriage work, but ultimately acknowledging their inability to compromise. The statement will highlight how what they once had is now gone, and both parties have accepted this reality. Jennifer Lopez, who is reportedly still deeply in love with Ben, has been reluctant to give up on their relationship, despite the apparent signals from Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Final Signs
The final signs of their separation became evident when Affleck moved out of their shared mansion and into a separate home in Brentwood a month ago. The couple was last seen together on May 30th, and since then, they have been making efforts to avoid each other. They even spent their summers apart, with Lopez touring Europe and New York while Ben Affleck stayed in Los Angeles with his children. Despite their efforts to work things out, the couple has reached a point where they can no longer continue their relationship, and their official divorce announcement appears to be imminent.