Jennifer Lopez is feeling a mix of emotions in the wake of her divorce from Ben Affleck. According to People, an insider shared that she’s “doing as well as she can” after filing for divorce on August 20, which marked the second anniversary of her wedding ceremony in Georgia. Sources explained that Lopez isn’t one to give up and that it’s been especially hard for her as she feels that Affleck gave up on their relationship and left her behind.
“It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,” a source said. “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. It’s been almost torture for her to wait around.”
After news of her divorce filing broke last week, sources said that Affleck wasn’t willing to work on their relationship. Other insiders said that he couldn’t handle how she lived her life in the public eye while he preferred to stay away from the paparazzi and flashbulbs. While Lopez wrestles with those feelings, there’s also the actual divorce, which People’s source noted seemed to be a relief for the superstar.
“After filing for divorce, she seems relieved,” they said. “Her family and friends agree that it was the right decision. She’s surrounded by a lot of love and support. She’ll be fine. She’s strong and always comes out on top.”
Previously, a source told People that Lopez “tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken.”
Lopez and Affleck previously dated in 2003 and had planned on getting married, but called off their engagement the following year. They rekindled their romance in 2021 and got married in August 2022 with an elaborate ceremony in Georgia after eloping in Las Vegas in July 2022.