Tinseltown has long been a beacon of glitz and glamour, showcasing its dazzling highlights. Yet, when the spotlight fades and stars shed their radiant personas to embrace ordinary life, the normalcy often slips away. Just as cinema offers a gateway to fantasy, the lives of movie stars can become fantastical themselves until the illusion reaches its limit and reality calls them back. This reality check recently hit one of Hollywood's 'It' couples, as Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck decided to part ways.

Despite their fairytale wedding in 2022, earlier reports suggested the split was largely due to Affleck. More recent updates support this, with his alleged mood swings now coming under scrutiny.

The Internet has been on a rollercoaster since spring, as rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s split started gaining traction. Though Lopez and Affleck never publicly addressed the matter, Lopez mentioned "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce filing. A source close to the couple revealed to PEOPLE that they might have struggled to reconcile their contrasting personalities, as they are reportedly “very different people,” with Affleck being prone to "mood swings."

The insider highlighted the contrast between Lopez's outgoing and social nature and Affleck's more introverted and homebody tendencies. Another source mentioned his extreme mood swings, noting that both his highs and lows could be challenging, often leaving him unaware of their impact on those around him. Another insider shared that, even though Lopez was the one to initiate the split, she has still been "heartbroken."

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Despite the reports, sources further revealed that Lopez was genuinely making an effort to make things work.

According to insiders who spoke to PEOPLE, when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially separated, Lopez was in New York City, filming Kiss of the Spider Woman, fulfilling her duties as a co-chair of the Met Gala, and rehearsing for her summer tour. Meanwhile, Affleck was in LA, filming The Accountant 2 and staying at a rental. Although the two occasionally reunited, a source mentioned Lopez was still trying to find ways to make their relationship work.

The source further indicated that Affleck was not as invested. As Affleck reportedly showed "no signs" of wanting to continue the marriage, Lopez may have reached her breaking point and decided to prioritize herself. Marilyn Chinitz, a matrimonial lawyer at Blank Rome LLP, noted that despite some hesitation, Lopez's decision to file her divorce petition pro se underscores her determination to move forward. Therefore, despite widespread speculation, there is a mix of sadness and mutual respect between them.

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