Jennifer Lopez is returning to her roots, dropping the name “Affleck” after her divorce from Ben Affleck. After marrying Affleck in 2022, Lopez legally took his last name, embracing it as a symbol of “tradition and romance.” However, in her recent divorce filing, she cited “irreconcilable differences” and requested her name be changed back to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
This change is common in divorces, where many opt to revert to their maiden name. Despite the legal switch, most people still recognize her as Jennifer Lopez, the stage name she has always kept. The legal name change will take effect once the divorce is finalized, though it’s largely a formality at this point.
Lopez, a self-described “hopeless romantic,” has been married four times and previously changed her name when she married Marc Anthony in 2004, only to revert back after their divorce. This is familiar territory for her.
Lopez and Affleck, often referred to as “Bennifer,” had a long and storied relationship, dating back to the early 2000s. They rekindled their romance and eventually married in 2022, but their reunion was short-lived.
In the end, Jennifer Lopez remains the iconic name most fans know and love, regardless of the changes in her personal life.
