and , once the ultimate power couple, officially ended their marriage in early 2025 after a whirlwind romance that included two engagements, a Vegas elopement, and years of blended family moments. Despite high-profile split rumors and moving out of their shared mansion, Ben and J. Lo kept things amicable, finalizing their divorce without any messy drama and agreeing to stay friendly for the sake of their kids.

Jennifer has since focused on self-love, moving into a new $18 million home and revealing she’s ready to date again — but this time, she wants a “regular Joe” and is determined to be more careful with her heart. Ben, meanwhile, opened up about the challenges of relationships, admitting they don’t always go as planned, but praised J. Lo for handling fame with ease and confirmed they’re both working toward being on better terms. Both stars are starting fresh, supporting their children, and inspiring those around them — as J. Lo even encouraged friends like to hit the gym and embrace new beginnings.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from In Touch Weekly.