Once recognized as the power couple “Bennifer,” Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been embracing their single lives following their divorce in 2025. Affleck, typically known for his serious demeanor, showed a lighter side when discussing his bachelor status in Spanish. When questioned about his preference for Latinas, he enthusiastically affirmed, “Yes, of course I do,” as reported in a May 2025 video by the Daily Mail. This candid response suggests the type of partner he might be interested in for his next relationship.
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Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez has been busy with the promotion of her latest romantic comedy, “Office Romance,” while also addressing speculation about her relationship with co-star Brett Goldstein. The two certainly have on-screen chemistry, fueling rumors, but Lopez is no stranger to such speculation, having previously met Affleck on the set of “Gigli,” which led to their storied romance. Over the years, nearly every co-star she has worked with has been the subject of similar rumors.
In June 2026, Page Six reported that Lopez and Goldstein appeared quite close at the wrap party for “Office Romance,” suggesting a brief fling. However, a source confided to InTouch in April 2026 that Lopez viewed him as a temporary rebound. Lopez firmly denied any ongoing romance, clarifying to “Today” host Savannah Guthrie that they were “not dating,” according to E! News.
The dissolution of Lopez and Affleck’s marriage marks another chapter in their tumultuous relationship, which began in 2002. Their initial engagement faltered, leading both to pursue other marriages—Affleck with Jennifer Garner and Lopez with Marc Anthony—before reuniting in 2021 and marrying in 2022, almost two decades after they first crossed paths.
Following their two-year union, the couple decided to sell their shared estate, listing it for $68 million. Despite insiders telling the Daily Mail that the price was excessive, Lopez was determined to keep it high. Affleck, eager to sever ties post-divorce, relinquished his share of the property to Lopez, who later reduced the listing price to $50 million in May 2026.
The aftermath of the Bennifer divorce includes an overpriced mansion and a readjustment to single life
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Behind Jennifer Lopez’s divorce from Ben Affleck lies the rocky road of their relationship, which started in 2002. The couple had their ups and downs, including a failed engagement. Affleck went on to marry actor Jennifer Garner, and Lopez tied the knot with singer Marc Anthony before eventually reuniting with Affleck in 2021. Bennifer married the following year, nearly 20 years after their initial meeting.
The end of their two-year marriage was marked by putting their shared mansion on the market for a hefty $68 million. While Lopez insisted on keeping the price raised (despite insiders revealing to the Daily Mail that the home was unreasonably priced), Affleck reportedly wanted “to get rid of it because their divorce is over and he wants to cut all ties and have it be done.” He eventually gave Lopez his stake in the property, cutting one final tie to his ex, and she relisted it for $50 million in May 2026.
The two are now navigating the fallout from the second Bennifer breakup. Lopez has been embracing her single life with open arms, although the journey hasn’t been easy. She revealed on the “SmartLess” podcast, “After my last divorce, I just sat there … and I was just like, ‘You need to f***ing figure yourself out.” This would explain Lopez’s swiftness in shutting down her “Office Romance” dating rumors, even though she and Brett Goldstein looked like a perfect match.