Ben Affleck Did Not Show 'Any Interest' in Fixing Marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Now She's Ready to 'Move On' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopezapproached her decision to divorce fromBen Affleckwith great care, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE.

Afterthe singer, 55, filed for divorce from the actor, 52, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, a source tells PEOPLE that she came to the painful conclusion that “it’s time to move on” for various reasons.

“She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage. He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work. It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself,” says the source.

Multiple insiders confirmed to PEOPLE that the star filed for divorce from Affleck in the Los Angeles County Superior Court onthe second anniversary of their wedding celebration in front of family and friends in Georgia.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.Theo Wargo/WireImage; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Theo Wargo/WireImage; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

The Georgia ceremony occurred a month afterthe two officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegason July 17, 2022.

Lopez and Affleckrekindled their romance in April 2021— years after they firstdated and became engaged, beforepostponing a planned September 2003 wedding.

Jennifer Lopez is seen out and about on July 25, 2024 in New York City.Gotham/GC

Gotham/GC

They later began making public appearances, including at theVenice Film Festival in September 2021andmaking their romance Instagram official in July 2021.

While Lopeznoted that the two “had a little bit of fear” about dating in the limelight againwhile speaking to PEOPLE in February 2022, she said, “I feel so lucky and happy and proud to be with him. It’s a beautiful love story that we got a second chance.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen on March 29, 2024.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

She expressed that their second shot at being together was different, noting: “We both were like, ‘Wow, we’re so happy and we don’t want any ofthatto come into play again.’ We’re older now, we’re smarter, we have more experience, we’re at different places in our lives, we have kids now, and we have to be very conscious of those things. We’re so protective because it is such a beautiful time for all of us.”

Their most recent split comes after the former couplespent the summer on different coasts.

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“They’re moving on separately.Jennifer is trying to find a new hometo start fresh,” aninsider told PEOPLE in early August, adding that she “hasn’t seen Ben for weeks.”

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“Considering everything that’s going on, Jennifer is having a good summer. She’s been off and able to focus on what’s next. She’s enjoyed spending time with her kids, family and friends.She always has good attitudeeven when things are not perfect,” the insider said.

source: people.com