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The era of “Bennifer” has officially concluded in 2025. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez tied the knot in 2022 and went their separate ways in 2024. In early 2025, the exes appeared on good terms after finalizing their divorce. Looking back, a source says Affleck never looked “happy” after he and Lopez initially got married. Here’s what the insider alleged.

Ben Affleck allegedly had visible ‘strain’ on his face after marrying Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez hoped to go the distance with their marriage. They initially fell in love in the early 2000s and got engaged. Unfortunately, they split in January 2004, and they pursued other relationships through the years. They found each other again in 2021 and finally tied the knot in 2022. But they quickly realized that they couldn’t overcome their stark differences.

Affleck and Lopez finalized their divorce in 2025. A source told In Touch Weekly that the split “never got ugly” for the exes.

“Jennifer and Ben are officially divorced, and the only bright spot is that they never got ugly,” the source alleged. “Many thought that their lawyers would do the nasty nitpicking on behalf of each of them, but they both decided to leave the marriage as amicably as possible.”

Now, Lopez and Affleck are looking forward to their career endeavors. Lopez was greeted with overwhelming praise for Kiss of the Spider Woman during the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. A source told Page Six that “there’s a lot of positivity” for Lopez as she reinvents herself without Affleck by her side. “It’s a big year for her.”

Affleck and Matt Damon’s company, Artists Equity, produced Kiss of the Spider Woman. The source added that Affleck and Lopez are “still communicating” and remain “on good terms.”

Another insider told the publication that Affleck looked better than ever after making a surprise appearance in LA for a Netflix event for the movie RIP. “Last time I saw him, he was with J.Lo. It was just after their marriage, and you could see the strain on his face,” the insider alleged. “He didn’t look happy like a newlywed should; he seemed stressed out. Seeing him this week was such a marked change. He looks healthy and like he doesn’t have a care in the world.”

Ben Affleck looked ‘grumpy’ because Jennifer Lopez allegedly ‘deprived’ him of ‘grease and sugar’

Ben Affleck standing to the back side of Jennifer Lopez at a movie premiere in 2024. Affleck is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. Lopez is wearing a strapless black dress.
Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios ‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story’ in February 2024 | Lionel Hahn/WireImage
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Ben Affleck wanted to give his relationship with Jennifer Lopez a second chance. Unfortunately, this allegedly meant he had to give up a few of his favorite unhealthy snacks. A source told RadarOnline that Affleck felt “deprived” of junk food when he married Lopez. Now that he’s single, he’s back to eating what he wants.

“(Affleck) loves McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and Starbucks coffee drinks and treats,” the source alleged. “When he got back with Jennifer, Ben felt deprived of his favorite foods and snacks and sodas.”

Affleck has a reputation for looking grumpy in paparazzi photos. The source said Lopez’s restrictions were to blame. “That’s why he looked so grumpy all the time,” they alleged. “He was in total withdrawal. He missed his grease and sugar rush.”

J.Lo feels like ‘herself again’ post-divorce, a source says

Jennifer Lopez is prioritizing her family and well-being after her divorce from Ben Affleck. A friend of Lopez’s told Us Weekly in February 2025 that she’s finally feeling like “herself again.”

“J.Lo is starting to feel like herself again,” the source alleged. “She’s making sure she is happy and that she’s being a good mom.”

Lopez is also throwing herself into creative projects as she navigates her post-divorce life. Again, Lopez’s work in the movie musical adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman is causing a stir.

“Jennifer is the highlight of the film … [there were] multiple applause breaks after performances and a standing ovation,” the friend added. “If she gets an Oscar nod [next year], it won’t be a shock. She really thinks it’s her best performance.”

While Lopez currently isn’t dating, the friend said she “still believes in love.”

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