Some couples seem to defy the odds, only to find themselves back together. This is the story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, a Hollywood couple whose on-again, off-again relationship shows that they just can’t seem to stay away from each other for long, or they’re just as confused as us.
The Start of the Never-Ending Romance (2002-2004)
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship first caught everyone’s attention in 2002 while filming Martin Brest’s Gigli. Soon, their high-profile relationship became a media frenzy, with paps documenting their every move. It’s like it was Ben-Jen’s world and we were just living in it. However, the public’s fascination grew further when they got engaged that very year. Ben proposed to his lady love with a massive 6.1-carat pink diamond ring (as reported by CNN).
They tied the knot in September 2003, in a lavish ceremony at a private estate in Santa Barbara, California. However, it wasn’t meant to be. Just a year later, they postponed their planned second wedding, citing “excessive media attention” as the reason. Unfortunately, by January 2004, everyone’s favorite couple had decided to call it quits.
Separate Paths and Separate Lovers (2004-2021)
After their breakup, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship took a turn as they moved on to new loves and started families. The popstar tied the knot with singer Marc Anthony in 2004 and had adorable twins — Emma and Max — with him in 2008, but their marriage ended in 2014. Similarly, Ben married Jennifer (talk about a fixation) in 2005 — not Lopez, Garner. They had three children together — Violet, Fin, and Samuel. They also separated in 2015. While the world thought that they were done with their respective families, both JLo and Ben continued to be linked to other celebrities through the years.
Rekindled Flame and Rekindled Fame (2021-Present)
Clearly, the two weren’t done with the drama just yet. In early 2021 (after both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s respective long-term relationships had ended) they were spotted together. Photos of the pair surfaced as they were spending time together, and soon, Bennifer 2.0 was officially on. Hardly takes time for these two, doesn’t it? This time, the duo was unapologetically themselves — flaunting their love for all to see. They walked hand-in-hand on red carpets, gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes, and indulged in full blown PDA.
The two made their relationship public on Ain’t Your Mama singer’s 52nd birthday in July 2021. They announced their engagement, again, in April 2022, and this time around, they walked down the aisle in a surprise Las Vegas wedding in July 2022. After the nuptials, the stars jetted off to Europe for a dreamy honeymoon. JLo shimmered in her signature glam outfits, and the newlyweds lived every moment in style and with the paps.
Is the Whirlwind Romance Headed for Splitsville Again? *Dramatic eyeroll*
But after all the excitement, rumors have hit the pubs that things aren’t going smooth for Jenny-Benny. They haven’t been seen wearing wedding rings lately, and even Buzzfeed reported that the Caped Crusader actor moved out of their house in June.
With the lawyers involved, fans are speculating that their marriage might not last, just like their relationship years ago. So, is this the end for Bennifer 2.0? We think not. Insiders have told Cosmopolitan that Ben is still “very protective” of Jennifer. Wonder what’s really on their mind? Only Ben-Jen has the answer.
