Jennifer Lopez Was Solo in N.Y.C. on the Day She Listed as Her Separation from Ben Affleck in Divorce Filing

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez (left); Ben Affleck.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty; Kevin Winter/GettyJennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s marriage ended months ago, she confirmed inher divorce filingon Aug. 20 — and she was photographed on the day in question.TheAtlasstar’s date of separation listed on documents filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court is April 26, 2024. That same day, Lopez, 55, was spotted taking a solo stroll in New York City.Lopez’s move to file for divorce from Affleck, 52, came more than two years after the couplemarriedin July 2022.Jennifer Lopez is seen on April 26, 2024 in New York City.Gotham/GC ImagesAn insider close to Lopez told PEOPLE of her decision to file that the star is ready to “move on” from Affleck.“She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” said the insider.Lopez and Affleck most recently reunited on his 52nd birthday last week, which an insider told PEOPLE he spenthaving a small “celebration at home” with his kids.Jennifer Lopez; Ben Affleck.Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Lumeimages/Shutterstock"She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken," a source told PEOPLE of Lopez. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”The actress and singer shares twinsMax and Emme, 16, with ex husbandMarc Anthony, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2014. Affleck was previously married toJennifer Garnerfrom 2005 to 2018, and shares three children with her: Violet Anne, 18,Seraphina Rose, 15, andSamuel, 12.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The former couple spent much of their summer apart — with Lopezspending time relaxing in Italywith friends in June before returningto New York. Meanwhile, Affleck mostlyremained in Los Angelesto film his movieThe Accountant 2.The pair also spent their July 16th wedding anniversary separately, and the actor was not present forher 55th birthdaylater that month during her extended stay in the Hamptons.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, May 2023.Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / BACKGRIDAhead of their divorce, Affleck and Lopez put the mansion they shared together in Beverly Hillson the marketin June, as a source previously told PEOPLE. Affleck laterpurchased a new $20 million homein Los Angeles in July.

Jennifer Lopez (left); Ben Affleck.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty; Kevin Winter/Getty

Presley Ann/Getty; Kevin Winter/Getty

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s marriage ended months ago, she confirmed inher divorce filingon Aug. 20 — and she was photographed on the day in question.TheAtlasstar’s date of separation listed on documents filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court is April 26, 2024. That same day, Lopez, 55, was spotted taking a solo stroll in New York City.Lopez’s move to file for divorce from Affleck, 52, came more than two years after the couplemarriedin July 2022.Jennifer Lopez is seen on April 26, 2024 in New York City.Gotham/GC ImagesAn insider close to Lopez told PEOPLE of her decision to file that the star is ready to “move on” from Affleck.“She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” said the insider.Lopez and Affleck most recently reunited on his 52nd birthday last week, which an insider told PEOPLE he spenthaving a small “celebration at home” with his kids.Jennifer Lopez; Ben Affleck.Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Lumeimages/Shutterstock"She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken," a source told PEOPLE of Lopez. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”The actress and singer shares twinsMax and Emme, 16, with ex husbandMarc Anthony, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2014. Affleck was previously married toJennifer Garnerfrom 2005 to 2018, and shares three children with her: Violet Anne, 18,Seraphina Rose, 15, andSamuel, 12.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The former couple spent much of their summer apart — with Lopezspending time relaxing in Italywith friends in June before returningto New York. Meanwhile, Affleck mostlyremained in Los Angelesto film his movieThe Accountant 2.The pair also spent their July 16th wedding anniversary separately, and the actor was not present forher 55th birthdaylater that month during her extended stay in the Hamptons.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, May 2023.Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / BACKGRIDAhead of their divorce, Affleck and Lopez put the mansion they shared together in Beverly Hillson the marketin June, as a source previously told PEOPLE. Affleck laterpurchased a new $20 million homein Los Angeles in July.

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s marriage ended months ago, she confirmed inher divorce filingon Aug. 20 — and she was photographed on the day in question.

TheAtlasstar’s date of separation listed on documents filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court is April 26, 2024. That same day, Lopez, 55, was spotted taking a solo stroll in New York City.

Lopez’s move to file for divorce from Affleck, 52, came more than two years after the couplemarriedin July 2022.

Jennifer Lopez is seen on April 26, 2024 in New York City.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

An insider close to Lopez told PEOPLE of her decision to file that the star is ready to “move on” from Affleck.

“She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” said the insider.

Lopez and Affleck most recently reunited on his 52nd birthday last week, which an insider told PEOPLE he spenthaving a small “celebration at home” with his kids.

Jennifer Lopez; Ben Affleck.Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Lumeimages/Shutterstock

Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Lumeimages/Shutterstock

“She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” a source told PEOPLE of Lopez. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”

The actress and singer shares twinsMax and Emme, 16, with ex husbandMarc Anthony, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2014. Affleck was previously married toJennifer Garnerfrom 2005 to 2018, and shares three children with her: Violet Anne, 18,Seraphina Rose, 15, andSamuel, 12.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The former couple spent much of their summer apart — with Lopezspending time relaxing in Italywith friends in June before returningto New York. Meanwhile, Affleck mostlyremained in Los Angelesto film his movieThe Accountant 2.

The pair also spent their July 16th wedding anniversary separately, and the actor was not present forher 55th birthdaylater that month during her extended stay in the Hamptons.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, May 2023.Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / BACKGRID

Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / BACKGRID

Ahead of their divorce, Affleck and Lopez put the mansion they shared together in Beverly Hillson the marketin June, as a source previously told PEOPLE. Affleck laterpurchased a new $20 million homein Los Angeles in July.

source: people.com