Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: known as “Bennifer,” have had a relationship filled with passion, heartbreak, and second chances. Their journey, marked by intense media scrutiny and public interest, has been a rollercoaster of love that eventually led to marriage—and now, sadly, to divorce.
The Beginning: 2001-2004
Their love story began in 2001 when Lopez and Affleck were cast in the romantic comedy Gigli. At the time, Lopez was married to Chris Judd, but sparks flew between her and Affleck. By 2002, Lopez had filed for divorce from Judd, and her relationship with Affleck quickly became public. The couple’s romance was highly publicized, earning them the nickname “Bennifer.” Affleck even appeared in Lopez’s famous “Jenny from the Block” music video, which humorously addressed the media frenzy surrounding their relationship.
In November 2002, Affleck proposed to Lopez with a stunning pink diamond ring, and the couple seemed headed for a fairy-tale wedding. However, the intense media attention proved too much. Just days before their planned wedding in September 2003, the couple postponed the ceremony. By January 2004, they had officially called off their engagement and gone their separate ways.
Moving On: 2004-2021
After their breakup, both Lopez and Affleck moved on to other relationships. Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in June 2004, and they had twins before divorcing in 2011. Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005, and they had three children together before their divorce was finalized in 2018.
Despite their separate lives, Lopez and Affleck occasionally mentioned each other in interviews, with both expressing admiration and respect for one another. Their mutual fondness hinted at unfinished business, but it wasn’t until 2021 that their paths crossed again in a significant way.
Rekindling the Flame: 2021-2022
In April 2021, rumors began swirling that Lopez and Affleck were spending time together following her split from fiancé Alex Rodriguez. By July, the couple made their relationship Instagram official, sharing a photo of themselves kissing. The public was thrilled to see Bennifer back together, and their rekindled romance quickly became the talk of Hollywood.
The couple didn’t shy away from public appearances, attending events like the Venice Film Festival and the Met Gala together. In April 2022, Affleck proposed to Lopez again, this time in a more intimate setting—during a quiet night at home. The couple married just three months later in a Las Vegas ceremony, followed by a larger celebration with family and friends in Georgia.
The Final Chapter: 2023-2024
The early days of their marriage were filled with joy. Lopez and Affleck blended their families, celebrated their first holidays as a married couple, and supported each other in their careers. Lopez even drew inspiration from their love story for her music, releasing an album titled This Is Me… Now, a follow-up to her 2002 album This Is Me… Then, which was also inspired by Affleck.
However, despite the public displays of affection and the seemingly perfect love story, cracks began to show. In August 2024, after just two years of marriage, Lopez filed for divorce. The reasons for the split remain private, but it’s clear that the pressures of their high-profile relationship played a role.
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Conclusion
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship has been a saga of love, loss, and rediscovery. While their romance captivated the world for over two decades, it ultimately couldn’t withstand the challenges they faced. As they move forward separately, their love story remains one of the most memorable in Hollywood history—a testament to the power of love and the difficulties of maintaining it under the spotlight.