From Bennifer to solo: Jennifer Lopez fights back tears as she’s legally declared single again

Following their January 6 divorce settlement, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were formally declared single. On the second anniversary of the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony, August 20, 2024, Lopez first filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, as per a report.

Nearly 20 years after calling off their initial engagement, they reignited their romance in early 2021. They later got married in 2022 but broke up two years later.

Did Jennifer Lopez get emotional on stage?

Jennifer Lopez suppresses her tears after being officially proclaimed single after Ben Affleck's divorce.


At Thursday's sold-out show in Abu Dhabi, the 55-year-old singer paused to express gratitude to the crowd. As she pressed her hand and fought back tears, their applause seemed to touch her heart, as quoted in a report by Page Six.

Wearing a glittering brown jumpsuit, Jennifer Lopez posted a video to Instagram on Friday, saying, "Now you got me feeling myself."

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What happens to their shared assets?

With whatever they had each earned from their separate endeavours while they were married, the "Hustlers" star and Affleck parted ways. The couple's $60 million Beverly Hills mansion has been on the market for months, and it is still unclear how they decided to split it up.
What’s next in J.Lo’s career?

Jennifer Lopez also intends to remove Affleck from her last name now that their divorce is official. She is welcoming a new beginning and concentrating on her career, which includes her well-received Kiss of the Spider Woman performance that is already creating Oscar buzz.

Page Six reports that Jennifer Lopez is committed to making this her year.

FAQs

When did Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalize their divorce?
Lopez filed for divorce on their second wedding anniversary in August 2024, and it became legally finalized on January 6, 2025.

What comes next for Jennifer Lopez?
Lopez is embracing a new beginning, focusing on her career, including her critically acclaimed performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman, which has already sparked Oscar buzz.