Jennifer Lopez's divorce from Ben Affleck was influenced by his unpredictable behavior and extreme mood swings, according to a report.

On Tuesday, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck, stating 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason.

Jennifer Lopez's divorce from Ben Affleck was influenced by his unpredictable behavior and extreme mood swings, according to a report.
Jennifer Lopez's divorce from Ben Affleck was influenced by his unpredictable behavior and extreme mood swings, according to a report.

Little is known about why Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck split less than a week after she filed for divorce.

New information about Affleck's behavior may have played a role in the breakdown of his relationship.

"According to a source, Affleck's mood during the marriage was erratic, with giant mood swings. The source claims that the actor and director would oscillate between being incredibly happy and warm to expressing the deepest, darkest behavior."

"The source continued, stating that he was signaling a message to the press while participating."

Ben Affleck in a black suit and tie has his mouth open on the carpet as Jennifer Lopez in a black dress looks up at him adoringly
Ben Affleck allegedly experienced "giant mood swings," which contributed to his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. (Lionel Hahn/WireImage/Getty Images)

"You could see the erratic behavior, the giant mood swings." — A People magazine source on Ben Affleck's behavior while married to Jennifer Lopez

In May 2023, just a few months after their wedding, Affleck and Lopez were caught on camera in a heated moment in Santa Monica. A video obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital shows the couple walking to their car, with Affleck opening the passenger door for Lopez. However, once she gets inside, he slams the door shut in a dramatic manner.

As he nears the passenger side, he can be heard telling the paparazzi, "I believe you've captured it."

WATCH: JENNIFER LOPEZ AND BEN AFFLECK'S TENSE CAR MOMENT

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have a tense car moment

In February, two months before their official separation date, Affleck accompanied Lopez to the Grammy Awards. The viral moment between the two was captured on camera.

Lopez gently slaps Affleck on the chest after he whispers something she doesn't like, and they realize the camera is rolling and host Trevor Noah is speaking moments later.

Trevor Noah speaks into the microphone while hosting the Grammys as Jennifer Lopez, smiling, and Ben Affleck look on from the table next to him
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's viral moment at the Grammys was just a "husband-and-wife thing," according to Affleck. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter the following month, Affleck revealed what truly occurred. He said, "I saw Noah approach and I was like, 'Oh, God,'" he began.

"We were unaware that they were filming us in this shot, but I had a plan to slide away from my partner and leave her sitting next to Trevor once the camera started rolling. She warned me not to do it, saying it was a husband-and-wife thing."

Jennifer Lopez in a white one shoulder dress kisses Ben Affleck in a black suit who looks away while kissing her split Ben Affleck in a black suit looks away as he kisses Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez share a kiss in 2003 and 2024, respectively. (Getty Images)

Despite their efforts, the reunited couple couldn't sustain their long-distance relationship.

When the toxicity became pervasive due to mood swings and big highs and lows, they said that no one can help you, and you have to help yourself.

"Although I wouldn't claim there isn't love, of course there is... The world supported them, but who he presented himself to be and who he truly was were two distinct individuals."

"Who he said he was and who he turned out to be were two different people." — A People magazine source on the demise of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship

Jennifer Lopez in a green plaid jacket kisses a smiling Ben Affleck who wraps his arms around her
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are photographed in New York during happier times, in September 2021. (Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images)

According to Amy Laurent, a professional matchmaker and the author of "8 Weeks to Everlasting," Lopez's lifestyle may have played a role in the split.

"Jennifer Lopez is a powerhouse who leads a life far different from most of us. Celebrities, in general, face much greater challenges in finding love due to their unique circumstances. For mega-stars with extravagant lifestyles, the difficulty is even greater."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez walk the streets of New York City
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are pictured less than a month before their listed date of separation. (MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images)

On August 20, 2019, two years after their wedding in Georgia, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Lopez cited "irreconcilable differences" for the reason of their split, adding that they'd separated on April 26. She did so without a lawyer, Planet Chronicle Digital confirmed through court documents.

Neither Affleck nor Lopez's representatives responded to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.

by Caroline Thayer

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