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Jennifer Lopez recently ended an eventful chapter in her life, announcing her divorce from Hollywood actor Ben Affleck with a cryptic Instagram post. The post, shared on August 31, 2024, simply read, "Oh, it was a summer." It was the first Instagram post Lopez made since officially filing for divorce on August 20, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY and TODAY.com. The timing of the filing was significant, as it came on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding.
Lopez's Instagram post featured a carousel of 16 images, which included reflective messages and symbolic imagery. Among these were a sweatshirt emblazoned with "blessed mom," and a T-shirt that read, "she's in bloom and unbothered, out of reach and at peace." The overall tone of the post suggested a sense of acceptance and calm amidst the personal upheaval. The images highlighted Lopez's journey through the summer, capturing moments of solitude, self-care, and quiet reflection.
The public unraveling of Lopez and Affleck's relationship had been a topic of speculation for months. Reports of trouble in paradise began circulating after the couple, who had previously delighted fans with their rekindled romance in 2021, started appearing solo at public events. Notably, during the Met Gala on May 6, Lopez attended alone as a co-chair, while Affleck was absent, participating in Netflix's "The Greatest Roast of All Time: The Roast of Tom Brady" the night before.
The divorce filing, reviewed by multiple outlets, revealed that Lopez, whose legal name had been Jennifer Lynn Affleck since their 2022 marriage, requested to revert to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez. The documents also disclosed that Lopez filed the petition pro per, meaning she did so without legal representation. The couple had exchanged vows in a Las Vegas wedding chapel on July 16, 2022, followed by a more lavish ceremony in Georgia. The said date of their current separation was listed as of April 26, 2024.
As the news broke, it was also reported that Lopez had canceled her summer tour on May 31, 2024, to "take time off to be with her children, family, and close friends," this is according to a released statement from Live Nation. This cancellation fueled the ongoing rumors of a split between Lopez and Affleck. Despite their brief attempts to maintain a united front, the couple was reportedly no longer living together.
In her Instagram post, Lopez's message, "Everything is unfolding in divine order," resonated with many of her followers, hinting at her belief in the timing and purpose of life's events. As Lopez moves forward, her focus appears to be on her family, personal growth, and finding peace amidst the changes.
