"J.Lo Unafflecked: Jenny From the Block Wants Her Name Back After Splitting From Ben"
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In a move that might have some fans humming “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” Jennifer Lopez is officially requesting to drop the Affleck from her name following her split from Ben Affleck. Yes, folks, "Jenny from the Block" is ready to head back to her roots—and her maiden name.
According to a recent divorce filing, Lopez, who legally became Jennifer Lynn Affleck after tying the knot with the "Batman" actor in 2022, has asked a judge to hit the undo button on her married name. Clearly, J.Lo’s not just saying “Let’s Get Loud” but also “Let’s Get My Name Back.”
The 55-year-old pop icon filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, on the two-year anniversary of their Georgia wedding. It seems the romance fizzled out faster than a sparkler on the 4th of July, with Lopez citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split—Hollywood’s favorite catchphrase for “it’s complicated.”
Adding a twist of independence to her legal moves, Lopez filed the documents without a lawyer, proving that she’s still the “Jenny” who knows how to handle her business. And in a move as smooth as her dance moves, she’s not asking for spousal support or any legal fees from Affleck—just her name back, thank you very much.
This marks the end of her fourth marriage and Affleck’s second, and while Bennifer 2.0 had its nostalgic run, it seems the sequel couldn’t live up to the original. From their early-2000s engagement to rekindling their romance in 2021, Bennifer’s love story has been a rollercoaster of red carpets, paparazzi, and, let’s be honest, some seriously catchy headlines.
So as J.Lo trades in Mrs. Affleck for Ms. Lopez, it’s clear she’s ready to put the “Ben” in the rearview and drive off with her own name—just like the independent, block-conquering superstar we’ve always known her to be.