Lopez and Affleck's marriage turmoil: Is the end near?

The love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck could serve as the script for an emotional and twist-filled romantic dramedy. When, in 2022, the news of the great return of "Bennifer" broke, the internet was abuzz with congratulations from touched fans and comments about "destiny" and "a love that survived years of separation." After a lavish wedding, an album by J.Lo dedicated to Ben, and countless romantic photos, it seemed that the singer and actor would live happily ever after for many years. Unfortunately, reality was more brutal and may lack a fairytale ending. The media have regularly reported on the alleged crisis in Lopez and Affleck's marriage for several months.

Just a few days ago, the Daily Mail reported that Jennifer and Ben "completed divorce papers a month ago but are waiting for the right moment". Friends of the star couple reportedly told the tabloid that releasing a joint statement regarding the split is only a matter of time. According to another outlet, the situation is a bit more complicated.

On Monday morning, TMZ's editorial team shared their own findings on Lopez and Affleck's marital crisis. Citing a mysterious informant, the tabloid reported that the singer and the actor are not speaking to each other at all - neither in person nor by phone. The "dead silence" between the spouses is said to be causing a significant slowdown in the divorce, which according to the sources of the mentioned outlet is inevitable.

They signed a prenuptial agreement and the only property they have to divide is the mansion in Beverly Hills that is up for sale. (...) J. Lo and Ben have not hired lawyers, and instead, everything is going through their business managers, who are trying to settle the financial foundations of the divorce. However, it is complicated because their bosses are not speaking to each other(...). Until Ben and Jen start talking again, matters will proceed at a snail's pace - reads the latest TMZ article.