Urmila Matondkar to Jennifer Lopez: Actresses who filed for divorce from their younger husbands

In showbusiness, where relationships often play out under the intense scrutiny of the public eye, some marriages stand out for their bold and unconventional unions. Many celebrity couples defy societal norms, embracing significant age gaps without letting them affect their romance. However, over the years, several of these marriages have come to an abrupt end. From Urmila Matondkar filing for divorce from husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir to Jennifer Lopez parting ways with Ben Affleck on their second wedding anniversary, here’s a look at actresses who ended their marriages and filed for divorce from their younger husbands.

Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar sent shockwaves in the film industry when news broke that she filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar Mir, after eight years of marriage. The couple tied the knot on March 3, 2016, in a private ceremony that surprised many. According to ETimes sources, the divorce was not mutual, with Urmila having filed the paperwork four months ago.

Jennifer Lopez has never shied away from the ups and downs of her love life. In her much-publicised romance with actor Ben Affleck, JLo experienced heartbreak for the second time, prompting her to file for divorce from the actor on their second wedding anniversary in July 2024. The news came as a shocker, considering that the two rekindled their early 2000s romance after almost two decades apart. JLo cited 'irreconcilable differences' for the reason for the split and even asked the court to grant her permission to drop 'Affleck' and use her maiden surname.

Natasa Stankovic made headlines when she married Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya in a private ceremony and welcomed their first child shortly after. Considering that Pandya is younger than Natasa, their love story captivated the media and their fans. However, the romance was shortlived with the couple announcing early this year that they have decided to pull the plug on their marriage and move forward with co-parenting their son, Agastya.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari announced their divorce in 2023, just over a year after tying the knot in a star-studded ceremony. The couple, who had been together for six years before marrying, cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for their split. The breakup followed months of speculation about tension in their relationship, with Asghari reportedly filing the court documents. The couple reportedly decided to uphold their prenup agreement in the divorce battle.

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello were once one of Hollywood's most glamorous couples. The Colombian actress, best known for her role in 'Modern Family', married Manganiello, who is five years her junior, in 2015. However, after seven years of marriage, Vergara and Manganiello announced their split in 2023. The pair cited 'irreconcilable differences', though Vergara later admitted that their age gap and Joe's desire to start a family, contributed to the split.

Demi Moore filed for divorce from Ashton Kutcher in 2011, amidst speculation about their relationship hitting rock bottom. Rumours of Kutcher's infidelity also didn't seem to help at the time. The split played out in the public eye, with Moore stepping up to request fans and the media for privacy, stating, "This is a trying time for me and my family."