Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are no longer speaking, either in person or by phone, which is complicating their divorce proceedings. The couple, who were married for two years, had hoped for a quick divorce, but their lack of communication is stalling the process.
- Communication Breakdown: Affleck and Lopez have ceased all communication, hindering the finalization of their divorce agreement.
- Prenuptial Agreement: With a prenuptial agreement in place, the primary asset to divide is their $68 million Beverly Hills estate.
- New Residences: Affleck has purchased a $20.5 million home in Pacific Palisades, while Lopez has been house-hunting in Beverly Hills.
- Public Appearances: Lopez has been seen without her wedding ring and celebrated her 55th birthday without Affleck. Meanwhile, Affleck has adopted a new “punk-rock” look.
- Separate Lives: Lopez has been spending time in the Hamptons and had an elaborate birthday party, while Affleck continues to live separately.
- Family Dynamics: Despite the split, Lopez and Affleck allow their children to maintain relationships with their stepparents.
- Divergent Lifestyles: Differences in lifestyle and public presence may have contributed to the breakup, with Affleck reportedly unhappy with the spotlight and social media attention.
Affleck and Lopez’s marriage, once hailed as the “Greatest Love Story Never Told,” has come to an end, with both moving on in their separate ways.