Jennifer Lopez feels 'fairy tale' marriage Ben Affleck promised her turned out to be a nightmare: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez is ready for a fresh start after her "fairy tale" marriage to Ben Affleck turned out to be a "nightmare," as per sources.
After months of speculation, the 'Selena' actress filed for divorce from the 'Gone Girl' actor on August 20, 2024, citing April 26, 2024, as their official date of separation.
The couple reached a divorce settlement on Monday, January 6, but it won't be finalized until February 20.
Jennifer Lopez focused on closing the door on her 'crazy' chapter with Ben Affleck
On Jennifer Lopez's marriage to Ben Affleck, a source recently told People, "The fairy tale she was promised turned out to be a nightmare in the end."
They noted that Lopez is now focused on moving forward, saying, "She's in a really good place and just wants to close the door on this crazy chapter."
Additionally, an insider shared with Page Six, "She really didn’t stop to consider who the actual man was [in] the fairy tale," adding that the "big love Jennifer believes in" is simply "not in [Ben's] DNA."
Another tipster shared that Affleck is "very happy with life" and enjoys his work, particularly while filming his upcoming movie 'RIP' with close friend Matt Damon. "He seems to be in a good place," the source added.
Will Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez get back together?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who rekindled their romance in 2021 after being previously engaged in the early 2000s, married in a private Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. However, the 'On The Floor' singer filed for divorce just two years later, on the anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony.
Affleck and Lopez were seen together on December 13, 2024, attending a play where the actor and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner's daughter, Seraphina, 15, performed, along with Lopez's child, Emme, 16.
Lopez later visited Affleck's Los Angeles home on Sunday, January 5, accompanied by Emme. The 'AIR' actor was there with his 12-year-old son, Samuel.
Despite Lopez being spotted at Affleck's house over the weekend, sources have confirmed the couple is "not getting back together."
An insider shared, "The kids love spending time together. Ben and Jennifer always do everything for the kids to be happy. The kids don't drive, so Ben and Jennifer will continue to facilitate meetups. They are not getting back together."
"Ben was with his kids for Christmas and Jennifer with hers. They all had a great holiday break," they added.
Jennifer Lopez to keep her $5 million engagement ring after divorce settlement with Ben Affleck
As per court documents of their divorce settlement, Jennifer Lopez will get to keep her breathtaking 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring, which reportedly symbolizes their rekindled romance.
Valued at over $5 million, the ring features a radiant-cut green diamond, flanked by two half-moon accent diamonds, all set on a platinum band.
The ring carries added significance with a personal engraving from Affleck that reads, "not.going.anywhere."
After they got engaged for a second time in April 2022, Lopez shared in her newsletter that the green stone held special meaning for her, writing, "Green has always been my lucky color, and now, for sure, it always will be."
On the rarity of the precious gemstone, a diamond expert shared, "Green diamonds are among the most difficult to cut, and a diamond like this could have taken a year or more to plan and cut to ensure it reflects the best cut and color possible."
