In a shocking twist, Ben Affleck allegedly ghosted Jennifer Lopez before she filed for divorce on August 20, the day that would have marked their second wedding anniversary. According to People, Lopez was “blindsided” when Affleck began moving his belongings out of their shared home while she was away in New York in April.
A source revealed, “Ben began moving his things out of their shared home while Jennifer was in New York in April, effectively blindsiding her.” When Lopez returned to Los Angeles in May, she was met with silence as Affleck reportedly “wouldn’t answer her texts or calls.”
The situation escalated when Lopez, without legal representation, filed for divorce on August 20. Court documents show the couple had already separated on April 26. With no prenuptial agreement in place, their split is expected to be contentious. Additionally, Lopez claimed she was unaware of the full extent of her and Affleck’s assets, adding complexity to the proceedings.
“There are some sticking points over financials,” a source told People, noting that the pair is currently in mediation with celebrity attorney Laura Wasser. Under California’s community property laws, income accrued during their two-year marriage should be divided equally. Despite the tension, Affleck reportedly remains focused on a positive future. “He’s happy with how it’s coming along,” a source shared, suggesting Affleck is enjoying life in his new neighborhood.
Affleck was recently spotted with Kick Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., although his representative denied any romantic involvement. Meanwhile, Lopez has been trying to maintain a positive public image. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a collage of summer photos featuring happy moments with her kids and pets. One graphic read, “Everything is unfolding in divine order,” suggesting she’s trying to stay optimistic despite the upheaval.
In the midst of this turmoil, Lopez also posted reels featuring moments from her brand, Delola, possibly as a way of reimagining herself after the split. However, reports suggest the breaking point came when Affleck spent what would have been their anniversary with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
“JLo is vowing to make Ben rue the day he decided to make her look like a loser!” an insider told Page Six. The source added that Lopez feels humiliated, believing that Affleck “made her look like a total fool by parading around with his ex-wife,” and now she’s prepared to “go for his jugular.”
Despite the bitterness of their separation, a source close to Lopez revealed, “She loves him, she will always love him, that’s the problem.” With Lopez’s net worth estimated at $400 million compared to Affleck’s $150 million, financial dynamics could play a significant role in the divorce settlement.