In the latest news about the headline-driven revelation that the famous “Bennifer” Hollywood couple is splitting up for good, reports have been made that Ben Affleck might obtain half of Jennifer Lopez’s extensive wealth due to the lack of a prenuptial agreement.
Though they have a long sweetheart history—having been engaged more than 20 years ago before marrying different people—the two actors have sent fans into a buzz over their surprising decision to divorce after just two years of marriage. On August 20, exactly two years after they became husband and wife, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck.
Reports then began circulating about when the rift between the two began, as there had been evidence of tension for months before the announcement. Perhaps the most obvious hint that something was amiss was the decision to sell their mansion—worth $68 million—in July. According to some reports, Affleck had been living elsewhere since April, while the couple made some noteworthy appearances both with and without each other.
But now that the divorce has been filed in Los Angeles, it appears that Affleck could get up to half of what Lopez earned over the past two years, which could equal about $80 million. Fans were stunned to learn that the couple had not signed a prenup, having filed for divorce without a lawyer. Though Affleck has made his fair share of profits during their two-year marriage, Lopez has earned more, averaging an annual salary of $40 million.
According to Andrew Zashin, an attorney who works in family law, the lack of a prenuptial agreement could result in every cent earned while they were married to be classified as “marital property,” meaning they would each have “a 50-50 stake” in the money. He noted that Lopez has a net worth of roughly four times more than Affleck’s, which could lead to her opting out of a prenup being “a costly choice.”
Both members of “Bennifer” were paid for notable projects during their marriage. Lopez acted in several movies—“This is Me…Now,” “Atlas,” “Shotgun Wedding,” and “The Mother”—between August 2022 and August 2024. But Lopez’s wealth does not just come from landing the lead in a Hollywood film.
As Zashin pointed out, she also has “various endorsement deals” from companies like JLo Beauty, Intimissimi, Versace, and Gucci. She also makes a profit on Delola, an alcohol brand she launched in 2023. Thanks to the decision not to sign a prenup at the time of their wedding, Affleck could be raking in half the earnings of all these assets.
The lawyer further explained that the couple “is entitled to half” the value of the several homes they own—located in Georgia, California, and Florida—and could be responsible for half the debt of their estranged partner.
While Lopez was busy with multiple films and business ventures, Affleck remained working but made a lot less money. The past two years saw him acting in “Hypnotic” and “Air,” which notably earned $90 million. He also completed filming “The Accountant 2” and produced “The Instigators” during that time.
