- Pending determinations in Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's complex divorce potentially involve Matt Damon's involvement.
When a person ties the knot again in life, it's challenging to envision the relationship faltering, especially when one thinks they've mastered the art of relationships this time around. This appears to have been the case for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who opted against a prenup and presumably believed their love was indestructible.
However, their love crumbled two years into the marriage. On their wedding anniversary, August 20, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from her beloved partner. "Irreconcilable differences" was reportedly stated in the petition. American media hypothesized that Ben Affleck struggled with the public limelight and displaying their relationship on social media. Nevertheless, neither party nor the reasons behind this action have been verified.
The news outlet "TMZ" did, however, discover information about the couple's assets. Since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck did not have a prenup or property settlement, all assets amassed and earned during their two years of marriage would be split. One of the significant assets is reportedly Ben Affleck's stake in the production company "Artists Equity (AE)".
Jennifer Lopez Could Potentially Claim a Share of AE's Profits
The production company was established in November 2022, falls within the period of joint ownership, and has been successful. This could imply that J. Lo might have a financial stake in a portion of the profits from AE's current and impending successful films like "Air", "Unstoppable", "The Instigators", "Small Things Like These" and "The Accountant 2". However, another Hollywood star is unwillingly pulled into Bennifer's divorce: Affleck's friend Matt Damon.
During that period, Jennifer Lopez also made considerable earnings. She was involved in projects like "Atlas", "The Mother", "Shotgun Wedding" and "Marry Me". She also directed a documentary about her life titled "This Is Me... Now".
The couple owns a house in Beverly Hills, valued at around $68 million, which has been on the market for a few weeks. However, a mortgage of around $20 million is also attached to the property.
"Wealth Magazine" estimates Jennifer Lopez's total assets to be approximately $335 million by 2024, with her wealth expected to increase by $30 million that year. In contrast, Ben Affleck, according to the portal, is relatively poor with approximately $140 million in assets, without disclosing the actor's annual income.
Further Reading
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Despite being friends with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon might find himself unwittingly involved in the divorce proceedings due to his stake in Affleck's production company, Artists Equity (AE). This company, established during the couple's marriage, has been successful and could potentially contribute to the division of assets.
Matt Damon, like his friend Ben Affleck, has also made significant earnings in the entertainment industry. His productions, such as "Stillwater" and "The Last Duel", further cement his net worth in Hollywood.
