Jennifer Lopez Officially Files For Divorce From Ben Affleck; A Look Into The Timeline Of Their Relationship

After much speculations, Jennifer Lopez put an end to all the rumours, only to confirm them that the songstress is getting a divorce from singer actor, Ben Affleck after two years of marriage. The date of separation was stated as April 26 as per TMZ, and the news was later confirmed by People. Earlier confirming their separation, a source close to them told the portal in May, "They just have very different approaches when it comes to media attention. Ben hates all attention and it makes him very uncomfortable. Jennifer has always had a different approach."

Now, according to BBC, the pair, who tied the knot in August, 2022, is heading for a divorce as per the court documents seen by the publication. Now, in order to dissolve their marriage, Jennifer has to notify Ben with a copy of her petition, according to a court filing.

Full Relationship Timeline Of Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck

Early 2002: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck met each other for the first time in the set of Gigli when JLo was married to her second husband at that time.

July, 2002: JLo was spotted kissinng Ben two days before she filed for divorce from her then husband, Cris Judd.

November, 2002: Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez after she met his family. The famous engagement ring was made from 6.1 carat pink diamond.

September, 2003: On the day before their wedding, the duo announcement the postponement of their wedding due to 'excessive media attention'.

January, 2004: Chicago Tribune reported that the pair had officially broken up.

After this, Jennifer got married to Marc Anthony in 2004 and had two children, Emme and Max. The duo separated in 2011 and got divorced in 2014. Meanwhile, Ben Affleck got married to Jennifer Garrner in 2005 and had children Violet, Seraphina, and Sam. They got separated in 2018.

April, 2021: The duo seemed to be on good terms already, accoding to the reports.

June, 2021: It was reported that they are really back together.

April, 2022: For the second time, they are engaged!

August, 2022: The duo got married in a whilwind ceremony in Las Vegas.

July, 2024: Affleck moved out of their shared LA mansion, amid separation rumours.

August, 2024: Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.