Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, are once again parting ways. On August 20, 2024, Lopez filed for divorce, notably on the second anniversary of their traditional wedding ceremony in Georgia. This symbolic date marks a poignant end to their two-year marriage, which had been a continuation of a romance that first captured the public’s imagination over two decades ago.

Lopez, who filed without a lawyer, cited April 26, 2024, as their date of separation. The decision to file on this particular date “speaks a ton,” according to sources close to the singer. Despite their best efforts to make the relationship work, it appears that Lopez felt it was time to move on, prioritizing her children and her future​ (Peoplemag)​ (Peoplemag).

The couple, affectionately known as “Bennifer,” first got together in the early 2000s, becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity couples. They originally called off their engagement in 2004, only to surprise the world by getting back together nearly two decades later. Their renewed relationship was met with excitement and optimism, but ultimately, it seems the pressures and challenges were too much for the couple to overcome​ (EW.com).