Why Jennifer Lopez Was Reportedly Left With No Choice but to Divorce Ben Affleck
Bennifer 2.0 is officially done for good. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage. The news wasn’t that surprising since the former couple had been estranged for months, but it really felt like the end of a major pop culture era.
The fact that the 55-year-old singer filed on a Tuesday, not the usual Friday at 5 p.m. news dump, signaled everything fans needed to know about the divorce — J.Lo was sending a message. The date was the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony was the ultimate petty move, but Lopez might have a right to feel that way. It seems that Affleck wouldn’t even entertain a reconciliation all summer long.
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Despite spending the summer on opposite coasts, it seems that the “Jenny From the Block” singer held out hope that her husband would come around to work things out. Per TMZ, the former dynamic duo isn’t on speaking terms, so as a People source noted, “it’s time to move on.” Describing Lopez as “very disappointed and sad,” Lopez realized that she “just needs to look out for herself.”
“Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” the insider added. “He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work.” Lopez was reportedly warned by her inner circle, including pal Leah Remini, that Affleck was “selfish and is not fully committed as a partner.” Even Lopez’s longtime manager, Benny Medina, allegedly has difficulty with The Town star.
“The two of them can’t stand each other. They don’t get along and there’s still bad blood,” a Page Six source said while noting that the men’s feud goes back to 2002 when the couple dated for the first time. The writing was on the wall when Affleck closed escrow on a $20.5 million residence on Lopez’s birthday — he was done, and her friends might have been right all along.
For now, Lopez is focusing on herself. “Considering everything that’s going on, Jennifer is having a good summer. She’s been off and able to focus on what’s next. She’s enjoyed spending time with her kids, family and friends. She always has a good attitude even when things are not perfect,” the People source said. It’s not the summer Lopez expected, but it appears Affleck left her with no choice.
Before you go, click here to see a complete timeline of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship.
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