Stark Difference in Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck vs Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt’s Divorce Exposes an Ugly Truth of Hollywood

Most good things don’t last long and the same can be said for most Hollywood power couples. Although most revered celebrity power couples initially seem like a match made in heaven, their bond often concludes in a similar fashion, irrespective of how fairytale-esque it might’ve appeared on paper.

Two major examples in recent times have been that of Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck and Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt, which further cements the notion of fragility when it comes to celebrity power couples.

Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck and Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt suffered the same fate

After dominating Hollywood as one of the most notable couples in showbiz, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie opted to walk down the aisle after 12 years of relationship. While it seemed nothing could go wrong between them, things completely went south. Within two years of their marriage, Jolie filed for divorce, which led to an exhausting trial between the two, eventually concluding eight years later (via People).

Similar was the outcome of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez‘s marriage, even though many felt the second time would be the charm for the duo. After their initial fallout in the early 2000s, Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship, and it didn’t take them long to tie the knot. But similar to Jolie and Pitt, reports of a rift between the duo hit the web, and in early 2024, The Mother star filed for divorce, which was finalized within 20 weeks (via People).

Divorce proved to be a relief for both Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez

As for Jolie’s stance on her drawn-out divorce battle against the Bullet Train star, according to her lawyer, “She is relieved this one part is over”.

Similar seems to be the case for Lopez, as sources claimed the actress was relieved after filing for separation, even though she did allegedly attempt to fix the marriage before Affleck opted to move on.

it’s been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind. She wanted to figure things out. They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up. It’s been almost torture for her to wait around.

Sources close to the Batman vs Superman star alleged that Affleck on the flipside took the divorce fairly well, thanks to his commitment to his work life, adding, “He thrives when he has work projects”.

He thrives when he has work projects. He’s been great when it comes to the kids too. He’s doing exactly what he wants. He seems very happy.

Considering they were once one of the most idolized couples in Hollywood, this perfectly paints the harsh nature of power couples in the entertainment industry.