Jennifer Lopez reportedly ‘relieved’ after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck: ‘It’s been almost torture’
Jennifer Lopez is reportedly feeling “relieved” after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, despite not wanting to pull the plug on their two-year marriage.
“It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,” a source told People Monday.
“She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up. It’s been almost torture for her to wait around.”
The insider shared that the “On the Floor” singer “seems relieved” since submitting the divorce papers in Los Angeles last week.
“Her family and friends agree that it was the right decision,” the source continued, explaining that J.Lo is “surrounded by a lot of love and support” and will “be fine” because “she’s strong and always comes out on top.”
Lopez, 55, has not been publicly spotted since officially calling it quits with Affleck, 52, on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony.
The singer filed for divorce without the help of a lawyer and listed their separation date as April 26.
Affleck, meanwhile, has been photographed around Los Angeles and appeared giddy while grabbing his Jack in the Box order from a delivery driver at his Brentwood, Calif., rental home on Saturday.
That same day, a source told Page Six that the “Argo” star has been spending time with Kick Kennedy.
We’re told Affleck and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 36-year-old daughter were spotted hanging out at the Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge and other LA hotspots.
Affleck also appeared in good spirits while dining with close pal Matt Damon and the “Bourne Ultimatum” star’s wife, Luciana, at Italian restaurant Toscana Sunday, per photos obtained by TMZ.
According to “Entertainment Tonight,” the actor has been confiding in his “Good Will Hunting” co-star while navigating his split from Lopez.
Sources previously told Page Six that Affleck’s distaste for his ex’s public lifestyle was difficult for him.
They said the former couple’s marital issues began during their honeymoon in August 2022 as paparazzi followed them around Lake Como, Italy.
“He was unhappy with paparazzi following them,” an insider told us. “She is an international superstar, and he acted like it came as a surprise that they would be followed around.”
Lopez and Affleck took a second shot at love in 2021 after breaking off their engagement in the early 2000s.
Sources recently told Page Six that their separation left the “Marry Me” star “humiliated” after he “initiated getting back together.”
Lopez even based her 2024 Amazon Prime documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” on her relationship with Affleck.
The “Gigli” co-stars eloped in Las Vegas in July 2022, a month before hosting their Georgia wedding ceremony.
