Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck, requests to revert to her maiden name

JLo's divorce filing on wedding anniversary sparks interest with significant name change request.

August 28, 2024 - 4:40 PM IST

Jennifer Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. The filing, which took place on August 20—marking the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding—includes a notable request for Lopez to legally revert to her maiden name. This decision marks a symbolic end to their high-profile marriage and has caught the attention of fans and media alike.

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck, requests to revert to her maiden name

The Divorce Filing and Name Change Request

After months of speculation surrounding their relationship, Lopez's divorce filing confirmed that the couple's marriage is ending. In her petition submitted to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Lopez requested to change her legal last name back to Lopez from Affleck. A legal source familiar with the case mentioned that this request "speaks a ton," highlighting Lopez's intention to reclaim her identity as she moves forward.

A high-profile romance with ups and downs

Lopez and Affleck's relationship has always been under the spotlight. The couple first met in 2002 and became engaged shortly after, only to part ways in 2004. Nearly two decades later, they rekindled their romance and got married in 2022. Despite the public excitement over their reunion, reports of growing tensions between the two had been circulating for months, leading up to the recent divorce filing.

Lopez’s defense of her name change after marriage

When Lopez married Affleck, she made headlines for adopting his last name, a move that surprised many. In a Vogue cover story, Lopez defended her decision, stating, "People are still going to call me Jennifer Lopez. But my legal name will be Mrs. Affleck because we’re joined together. We’re husband and wife. I’m proud of that." She also dismissed the idea of Affleck taking her last name as "not traditional," emphasizing the importance of their union at the time.

Underlying issues and conflicting lifestyles

Sources close to the couple have revealed that the divorce was driven by differences in their personalities and lifestyles. Lopez, known for her vibrant, public persona, reportedly struggled with Affleck's more introverted nature. Additionally, reports suggest that Affleck's "mood swings" and "big highs and lows" played a role in their separation. One insider noted, "Who he said he was and who he turned out to be were two different people," indicating deeper issues that led to the breakup.

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