The much-discussed return of Bennifer 2.0 is rapidly spiraling into what could be called a public trainwreck, as the couple’s second breakup becomes increasingly chaotic. Following Jennifer Lopez’s split from Alex Rodriguez and Ben Affleck’s reported messy breakup with Ana de Armas, many fans, especially those with nostalgic memories of their first relationship, began fervently wishing for the couple to reunite. But now that it’s clear their reunion wasn’t meant to be, the fallout is creating quite a spectacle.
Since announcing their divorce, Lopez and Affleck have taken very different approaches to handling the situation. Affleck has been speaking positively about Lopez in public, while Lopez has been more reserved, often avoiding direct comments or subtly shading him. Behind the scenes, however, their split is reportedly becoming tense. Sources suggest that Affleck is struggling to meet Lopez’s expectations and be the “gentleman” in the divorce, as the two are clashing over how to divide their assets.
Lopez’s $400 million net worth far outstrips Affleck’s $150 million, and it seems that Affleck is feeling resentful of the disparity. He reportedly believes that Lopez is dragging out the divorce and being overly demanding, while Lopez feels that Affleck isn’t doing enough to settle things amicably, given that he is the one who left her.
Although both stars claimed they wanted to end things peacefully, the reality of their differing expectations is causing significant strain. Lopez, for her part, is reportedly frustrated with Affleck’s attempts to take control of the process. Their separation appears far from the drama-free “conscious uncoupling” they had hoped for.
Meanwhile, both are dealing with their own separate drama. Affleck is rumored to be rekindling his relationship with Jennifer Garner, and Lopez is still grappling with the fallout from her past relationships, including with Diddy. To add to the mix, rumors suggest that someone from her past may be trying to re-enter her life now that Bennifer is over.
It’s safe to say that this once-hopeful reunion has turned into a messy and complicated situation, far removed from the fairytale that many fans had imagined.