Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially ended their marriage, as court documents obtained by PEOPLE confirm their divorce. The judgment follows nearly 20 weeks after Lopez filed for dissolution on August 20, 2022. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021, tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas just months prior.
The marriage celebration continued with festivities held in Georgia on August 20, 2022, but Lopez filed for divorce precisely two years after their ceremony, citing irreconcilable differences. Interestingly, she documented April 26 as their date of separation. Notably, Lopez filed for the divorce without legal representation, requesting no spousal support for either party. She also asked for attorney fees to be split and indicated the “exact nature” of community and separate property obligations as “unknown” and “to be determined.” Lopez expressed her desire to restore her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
Despite the split, sources reveal mixed sentiments. A source close to Lopez indicated she felt “relieved” after filing, emphasizing, “She didn't want a divorce. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up.” On the other hand, Affleck reportedly seems to be in good spirits, “focused on work projects” and his role as father. Friends have observed him thriving and “doing exactly what he wants,” indicating he appears content post-filing.
Rumblings about turmoil between Affleck and Lopez began surfacing publicly around May when weeks passed without sightings of the pair together. While Lopez promoted her film Atlas and attended the Met Gala solo, they later reunited for significant family events, such as Affleck's daughter Violet's graduation. During the summer, the former couple were seen living separately, with Lopez enjoying European vacations and time spent celebrating the holidays without Affleck.
On September 6, Lopez made her first public appearance since her divorce filing at the premiere of Unstoppable. Interestingly, Affleck was not present, raising more questions about their current relationship dynamics. Following the divorce, the couple was spotted together for lunch at Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge on September 16, indicating some amicability as they co-parent their children.
Shifting focus to another power couple, Tom Holland and Zendaya recently sparked excitement with news of their engagement. A source reported to PEOPLE the Crowded Room star had been eager to propose to Zendaya, emphasizing how he always knew she was the one. “He's always been crazy about her. They have something very special,” the source indicated, shedding light on the couple’s deep bond.
The engagement, confirmed by both insiders and public appearances, saw Holland getting down on one knee over the recent holidays. After the first buzz surrounding their engagement circulated, Zendaya was spotted wearing her sparkling diamond ring at the Golden Globes on January 5, 2025, confirming the couple’s new relationship status.
Holland, brimming with happiness, shared the engagement news with friends right after proposing, highlighting how he still has “a sweet way of letting the world know Zendaya is his.” The pair, who first sparked romance rumors back in 2021 after being spotted together, have mutually decided to take their time planning the wedding. A family source emphasized, “They will just enjoy things for now and won't rush a wedding.”
Despite their success and public admiration, Holland and Zendaya have opted to maintain their relationship mostly private. Holland articulated the significance of their private life during interviews, declaring, “Our relationship is something we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible.” He reflected on the boundaries they establish, stating, “We don’t think we owe it to anyone; it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”
Zendaya, too, echoed this sentiment, prioritizing the peace of their relationship, stating, “Parts of my life, I accept, are going to be public… but also, I do have control over what I choose to share.” This mutual determination to protect their personal lives adds depth to their engagement story and the love they share.
These recent relationship updates reflect both the highs and lows celebrity couples often navigate. While Affleck and Lopez’s marriage ends, Holland and Zendaya's engagement signifies hope and new beginnings—all adding to the rich narrative of love and complexity within the world of celebrity relationships.