Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name in divorce after saying it was ‘romantic’ to take his surname

Jennifer Lopez requested to drop her estranged husband Ben Affleck’s surname in her divorce filing.

Per court documents obtained by Page Six, the singer asked a judge to change her legal name from Jennifer Lynn Affleck to Jennifer Lynn Lopez after taking the actor’s last name when they eloped in July 2022.

Lopez, 55, previously gushed about becoming Mrs. Affleck, referring to the gesture as “romantic” and “traditional.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the red carpet of the movie "The Last Duel" during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021.
Jennifer Lopez requested to drop Ben Affleck’s last name in her divorce filing.Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez is seen back in New York City after spending her birthday in the Hamptons without her Husband Ben Affleck on July 25.
According to the docs, the actress requested to change her name from Jennifer Lynn Affleck back to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.MEGA

“People are still going to call me Jennifer Lopez. But my legal name will be Mrs. Affleck because we’re joined together,” she told Vogue in November 2022.

“We’re husband and wife. I’m proud of that. I don’t think that’s a problem.”

When asked if she considered having the actor become Mr. Lopez, she responded, “No! It’s not traditional.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez during Gigli California Premiere at Mann National in Westwood, California.
Lopez previously said changing her surname to Affleck was “romantic.”FilmMagic
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story" at Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024.
“People are still going to call me Jennifer Lopez. But my legal name will be Mrs. Affleck because we’re joined together,” she told Vogue in 2022.FilmMagic

“It doesn’t have any romance to it. It feels like it’s a power move, you know what I mean? I’m very much in control of my own life and destiny and feel empowered as a woman and as a person,” she explained.

“I can understand that people have their feelings about it, and that’s OK, too. But if you want to know how I feel about it, I just feel like it’s romantic. It still carries tradition and romance to me, and maybe I’m just that kind of girl.”

Shortly after tying the knot, the music hitmaker revealed she changed her surname when she referred to herself as “Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck” in her “On the JLo” newsletter in July 2022.

Jennifer Lopez and her husband Ben Affleck spotted shopping in Milan in 2022.
“We’re husband and wife. I’m proud of that. I don’t think that’s a problem,” she added.Mimmo Carriero/IPA / SplashNews.com
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" at Dolby Theatre on February 13, 2024.
Earlier this week, Lopez filed to divorce Affleck.Getty Images

J.Lo previously had plans to change her last name to Affleck when she and the “Gone Girl” star, 52, were first engaged in the early 2000s.

She told “Access Hollywood” in July 2003 that she wanted to become Jennifer Affleck, “obviously,” and her stationery would be printed with her married name.

On Tuesday, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck after two years of marriage.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Shotgun Wedding" held at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Los Angeles.
They were married for two years.Variety via Getty Images
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024.
According to the singer, the two separated in April.Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

 

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The “On the Floor” singer submitted the papers on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony. She listed their separation date as April 26.

They reportedly didn’t have a prenup, which may lead to a battle over assets, including their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion that they put up for sale.

Sources previously told Page Six that Lopez felt “humiliated” that her second chance at love with Affleck didn’t work out. Meanwhile, the actor reportedly showed “no interest” in fixing their marriage.

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