Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce, marking the end of their two-year marriage. Despite not having a prenuptial agreement, the former power couple reached an arrangement that mirrors the terms of a prenup, ensuring a clean split of assets and responsibilities.
According to TMZ, both Lopez and Affleck will retain the income generated from their individual projects during their marriage. Neither will pay spousal support, reflecting their mutual financial independence.
During their time together, Jennifer Lopez starred in blockbuster projects like Atlas, This is Me… Now, The Mother, Shotgun Wedding, and Marry Me. Meanwhile, Affleck, alongside his long-time collaborator Matt Damon, spearheaded major films under their production company, Artists Equity.
The company, launched in 2022 shortly after their wedding, produced hits such as Air, The Instigators, and Unstoppable.
Another key point in the settlement was their $61 million Beverly Hills mansion. While the specific terms of the property agreement remain confidential, the house has been on the market since July, reportedly struggling to attract buyers.
One notable outcome of the settlement is Jennifer Lopez’s decision to revert to her maiden name. This symbolic move underscores her fresh start as she moves forward from the high-profile relationship.
Jennifer Lopez first filed for divorce on the second anniversary of their wedding ceremony. Reflecting on the breakup during an interview with Nikki Glaser for Interview Magazine, Lopez shared raw emotions about the experience:
“It was like my whole world exploded,” she admitted. “When your whole house blows up, you’re standing there in the rubble going, ‘How do I not ever let that happen again?’”
Lopez revealed how the separation prompted deep self-reflection, adding, “You start examining it little by little, saying, ‘Okay, I did this, this was my part in it, this was what I should have seen early on, this is what I didn’t look at.’ Those things are the real lessons.”
The divorce is expected to be finalized on February 20, marking the official conclusion of a whirlwind chapter in both of their lives.
