Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are now legally free to move forward with their lives and marry whomever they choose. The couple, famously known as Bennifer, had their single status officially recognized by the Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 21. This decision came after the court approved their divorce settlement, marking the final legal step in their separation.
The settlement itself was finalized on January 6, concluding a process that took more than four months after Lopez initially filed to dissolve their marriage on August 20. Their split, while closely followed by fans and the media, unfolded relatively smoothly in legal terms. Both Lopez and Affleck, having been in the public eye for decades, handled the situation privately, choosing to keep many details of their agreement undisclosed.
Despite their widely publicized romance and history together, their decision to part ways was not entirely surprising to those who followed their relationship closely. Over the years, their love story had been a rollercoaster, beginning with an engagement in the early 2000s before a dramatic split, followed by separate marriages and families, and ultimately a rekindled romance that led to their marriage. However, their reunion proved to be short-lived, leading to another high-profile breakup.
Now that their divorce is legally finalized, both Lopez and Affleck can focus on their individual futures. With busy careers and personal commitments ahead of them, they each have the opportunity to start new chapters, whether in love, work, or personal growth. While their romance may have ended, their impact as one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples remains a lasting part of pop culture.