Why Jennifer Lopez Will Keep Ben Affleck’s $5 Million Engagement Ring

After Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce, which the “On The Floor” singer filed in August, filings reveal their assets agreement, including the status of her ring. 

Jennifer Lopez is keeping a token from her Ben Affleck second romance. 

As the couple—who separated last April before J.Lo filed for divorce in August—officially settled their divorce, court documents reveal that the “On the Floor” singer is set to keep the estimated $5 million engagement ring given to her by Ben. 

Per court documents obtained by E! News, Jennifer will remain the sole owner of her “clothing, jewelry, and miscellaneous personal effects in her possession, custody or control.”

With that said, Jennifer’s ring, an 8.5-carat cushion-cut green diamond can remain in her possession. In turn, the Maid in Manhattan star forgoes her right to any of Ben’s personal items. Other stipulations of the settlement note that both Jennifer and Ben—who were also previously engaged in the early aughts—have terminated any and all spousal support to one another as well as any earnings made during or after their relationship. 

E! News has reached out to reps for J.Lo and Ben regarding the settlement but has not yet heard back. 

And while Ben and Jennifer’s romantic relationship is officially behind them, they have maintained a bond since their separation. After all, the former couple recently reunited at the Air director’s Los Angeles home where the “On the Floor” singer linked up with him and his 12-year-old son Samuel—whom he shares, along with kids Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 15, with ex Jennifer Garner

In photos obtained by The Daily Mail of the Jan. 5 get-together, Jennifer—who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex Marc Anthony—wore a pair of light wash jeans, Ugg boots and a cropped tan T-shirt. The 55-year-old was all smiles as she made her way from the car to her ex-husband’s home, also giving Samuel a big hug on her way inside. 

Their recent meet-up was far from the first time Ben and J.Lo have proved they are on friendly terms. Over the holidays, the former couple and their children also spent time together with a meal at Soho House in Los Angeles Dec. 22. 

As for whether Ben and J.Lo would ever get back together? Ben is notoriously mum about his personal life, but the singer recently shared insight on what being single is teaching her.

“You have to be good on your own,” Jennifer reflected of her split in an Interview magazine October profile. “I thought I learned that, but I didn’t. And then, this summer, I had to be like, ‘I need to go off and be on my own. I want to prove to myself that I can do that.’”

But don’t mistake Ben and Jennifer’s friendliness with a seamless breakup. As Jennifer added of going off on her own, “It’s f–king hard.”

Keep reading for a look back on the former couple’s romance.

The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.

The two are spotted in the city.

The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.

The two film the movie in New York City.

Is there anything more ’00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?

The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.

The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

The two attend the Academy Awards together.

The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.

The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.

The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.

…it flops at the box office.

The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.

The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben’s favorite.

The two end their engagement.

They’re baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel

There’s no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one! 

Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.

The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.

Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.

Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.

On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.

June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous

J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.

February 2024: This Is Them…Now

Jennifer release This Is Me… Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me… Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.

March 2024: Jenny on the Block

The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.

August 2024: Divorce

J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.