Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, two of Hollywood‘s biggest stars, shocked the world when they announced their divorce in 2018. The couple, who had been married for 13 years, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. But what impact did this high-profile divorce have on their careers?

The Rise of Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck, born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, began his acting career in the early 1990s. His breakthrough role came in 1997 when he starred in the film ‘Good Will Hunting‘, which he co-wrote with Matt Damon. The film earned them both an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

After ‘Good Will Hunting‘, Affleck’s career took off. He starred in several successful films, including ‘Armageddon’, ‘Pearl Harbor’, and ‘The Sum of All Fears’. However, his career hit a slump in the early 2000s with films like ‘Gigli‘ and ‘Surviving Christmas’.

The Rise of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, started her career as a dancer on the TV show ‘In Living Color’. She made her film debut in 1995 with ‘My Family’, followed by ‘Jack’ in 1996. Her breakthrough role came in 1997 when she starred in ‘Selena’, earning her a Golden Globe nomination.

Lopez’s career continued to soar in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She released her debut album ‘On the 6’ in 1999, which included the hit single ‘If You Had My Love’. She also starred in successful films like ‘Maid in Manhattan’ and ‘Enough’.

The Marriage and Divorce

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez met on the set of the film ‘Gigli‘ in 2002. They started dating soon after and got married on June 16, 2005. The couple had three children together – Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.

However, their marriage was not without its challenges. In 2015, they announced their separation, and their divorce was finalized in 2018. Despite their split, both Affleck and Lopez have spoken highly of each other and continue to co-parent their children.

Post-Divorce Career Analysis

After their divorce, both Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez saw a resurgence in their careers.

Ben Affleck starred in several successful films, including ‘Argo‘, ‘Gone Girl‘, and ‘Justice League‘. He also directed ‘Argo‘, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013. In 2020, he starred in ‘The Way Back‘, which received positive reviews.

Jennifer Lopez also saw a career boost after her divorce. She starred in the TV series ‘Shades of Blue‘ from 2016 to 2018 and released her eighth studio album ‘A.K.A.‘ in 2014. In 2019, she starred in the film ‘Hustlers‘, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Conclusion

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez‘s divorce may have ended their marriage, but it did not end their careers. Both stars have continued to thrive in Hollywood, proving that personal setbacks do not necessarily translate to professional failures. Their careers serve as a testament to their resilience and dedication to their craft.

References:

• https://www.biography.com/actor/ben-affleck
• https://www.biography.com/singer/jennifer-lopez