Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck push to finalize their shocking divorce

In a notable celebrity split, Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in Los Angeles on August 20, 2024, marking the culmination of a two-year marriage characterized by public fascination and scrutiny. Their relationship had a storied past, having first ignited in the early 2000s when they were known as 'Bennifer,' leading to a broken engagement in 2004. Nearly two decades later, the couple rekindled their romance and tied the knot in July 2022 during a surprise Las Vegas wedding ceremony. However, the marriage faced challenges, and both stars made headlines as rumors of their separation surfaced in April 2023 amid widely circulated speculation. Reportedly, Lopez’s decision to end the marriage was solidified by a long period of reconsideration, as they had been living apart even before the official filing. They reached a settlement agreement in September 2024 through mediation which preserved their respective fortunes without the entanglements of protracted court proceedings. Such an arrangement is favorable compared to many celebrity divorces, which can stretch for months or even years, as seen in recent high-profile cases. In their settlement documents, they mutually waived any claims to spousal support and agreed to divide their assets according to what they each earned during their brief marriage. Lopez's plans after the divorce include dropping