Jennifer Lopez is moving on almost a week after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck.
The 55-year-old singer, who performs the hit ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’, is said to be “relieved” after taking the official step to end her marriage to the Batman star, 52, on the second anniversary of their wedding in Georgia.
The singer is “doing as well as she can” despite “not wanting to divorce” the actor, who was recently linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, 36, a source said. People.
“It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben has decided to walk away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,” the source shared.
“She didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to work things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to give up. For her, waiting has been almost like torture.”
Jennifer Lopez, 55, is said to be feeling “relieved” a week after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, 52; seen in June in Paris, France
“After filing for divorce, she seems relieved,” a source told People, though they noted that Lopez “didn’t want a divorce. She wanted to work things out.” The couple seen in 2021
“After filing for divorce, she seems relieved,” the source shared.
“Her family and friends agree that it was the right decision. She is surrounded by so much love and support. She will be fine. She is strong and always comes through.”
It is worth noting that Jennifer filed the divorce papers herself and did not have an attorney representing her, although it is possible that she will have one in the future.
She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for filing for divorce.
Although she was the one who filed the lawsuit, and Ben seems to have chosen not to, We weekly On Friday it was reported that he was allegedly well aware of their plans.
According to a source close to the couple, the estranged couple “had already agreed to these terms before she filed the lawsuit.”
They said the two had “reviewed all the details” of the presentation in advance and described it as a “planned” event, rather than one designed to take Ben by surprise.
“JLo ultimately pulled the trigger because that was the agreement between them that she would file the lawsuit, and she was the one who ultimately made the decision,” the source added.
“It’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben has decided to walk away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,” the source shared; the two were spotted out and about in 2023
“Jennifer is not the type to give up. It’s been almost torture for her to have to wait,” the source said, adding that “her family and friends agree that it was the right decision.”
In her divorce paperwork, Lopez listed the date of their separation as April 26 and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason.
The report largely coincides with the couple’s decision to fake a healthy marriage for months with occasional public outings together, despite having already split behind the scenes.
The source noted that both parties “came with significant assets of their own,” so they reportedly don’t plan to fight over their wealth, leaving their massive Beverly Hills mansion as their only significant shared property that needs to be sold.
As a result, Jennifer did not seek any spousal support from her ex and asked the court to deny it to Ben.
She indicated that the date of their separation was April 26.
Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on July 16, 2022, but then tied the knot a second time in front of family and friends at Ben’s property in South Carolina on August 20, 2022, two years before she filed for divorce.
They first got engaged in late 2002, but broke up a year later before calling it quits for good in 2004.
Meanwhile, Ben has reportedly been spotted hanging out with RFK Jr.’s daughter Kick in recent weeks.
Ben previously enjoyed a brief fling with Kick, before rekindling his relationship with his now-estranged wife Lopez, sources revealed.
Sources close to the couple have revealed to DailyMail.com that Kick and Ben are “enjoying spending time” together, but the writer is remaining “secretive” about their connection because she doesn’t want to be seen as a “mistress”.
Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on July 16, 2022, but then tied the knot a second time in front of family and friends at Ben’s South Carolina estate on August 20, 2022, two years to the day she filed for divorce; seen in February 2024
They first got engaged in late 2002, but broke up a year later before calling it quits for good in 2004; seen in 2003.
“Ben and Kick had a fling before he got back together with JLo,” the source began. “They met because Ben is from Boston and when you live in Boston, the Kennedy family is royalty.”
The source continued: “So when she started dating Kick, she thought she had made it into the Kennedy family. But she was too young and not ready for anything serious.”
The source stressed that the couple’s romance never overlapped with the actor’s renewed relationship with Jennifer.
‘They didn’t have any affairs during their marriage, but Kick’s friends find it interesting that as soon as the divorce went through, Ben suddenly starts dating an ex-partner whose family he considers royalty.’
As for how Kick views the actor, the source claimed: ‘She thinks he’s smart and very much like her style, but she’s being incredibly secretive because she doesn’t want to be seen as a mistress.
“She’s not a mistress. She’s nothing like JLo and likes to keep her private life private.”
The source explained that Kick isn’t wasting much time worrying about how Jennifer might feel about Ben’s decision to reconnect, adding, “Kick likes Ben and honestly doesn’t care what JLo thinks.”
“When they first started dating, he and JLo were broken up. He made that very clear to her. The fact that JLo indicated their split happened in April only confirmed that.”
Ben has been “spending time” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, 36, amid his divorce from Lopez; (L) Ben seen in 2023, (R) Kick seen in 2021
The source continued: “They both take it day by day, but so far, she’s enjoying spending time with him. They hang out at the Beverly Hills Hotel because it offers a level of privacy to celebrities that no other place offers.”
“The fact that people say she looks like Jen Garner is flattering to her, because she thinks Jen is beautiful.”
Meanwhile, a second source confirmed the pair are simply getting to know each other better, claiming: ‘Ben has been spending time with Kick but there’s nothing there yet.
‘They are friends and enjoy spending time together and admittedly she has no idea what JLo would think of her spending time with Ben. He’s a great guy and they are just getting to know each other.’