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The term “Bennifer” brings back nostalgia for those who remember the popular trend of frosted lip gloss and butterfly clips. However, as they say, everything comes back in style at some point. Recently, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their romance nearly two decades after their relationship first took the world by storm. The couple initially met on the set of Gigli in 2002, a movie that failed at the box office and received negative feedback from critics who claimed there was no chemistry between Affleck and Lopez. However, things were different off-screen as Lopez filed for divorce from Cris Judd and went public with Affleck. By November of the same year, the “Waiting for Tonight” singer had a stunning 6-carat pink diamond ring on her finger. Although they planned to tie the knot in September 2003, the excessive media attention led them to cancel the ceremony just days before, officially breaking up in January 2004. Both moved on, with Lopez marrying Marc Anthony and Affleck starting a relationship with Jennifer Garner in 2004. However, in spring 2021, the exes reunited, finally saying “I do” in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. Check out their complete timeline of events below, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletters.
The Bennifer romance between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez has made a comeback after almost 20 years. Their first connection was on the set of the box office flop Gigli, where critics noted their lack of chemistry. However, off-screen, things were heating up. Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd, in 2002 and began publicly seeing Affleck, who gave her a 6-carat pink diamond ring. Their wedding was planned for September 2003 but was cancelled due to excessive media attention, and they officially split in January 2004. Over the next two decades, they each moved on with other partners, but they reunited in the spring of 2021, and finally said “I do” in July 2022 in a Las Vegas ceremony. See their full relationship timeline below.
In the early days of 2002, the stars crossed paths while working on the movie Gigli. Despite the film’s poor box office performance, the chemistry between the two was undeniable. At the time, Jennifer Lopez was still married to her second spouse, Cris Judd. However, she initiated divorce proceedings in June of that year, which were then completed in the following year.
In November 2002, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got engaged. Affleck popped the question with a stunning 6-carat pink diamond ring. They even invited Dateline’s Pat O’Brien to their rental home in Vancouver to talk about their relationship. However, when asked about when they fell in love, Lopez stated that it was difficult to pinpoint. According to her, they became friends first, and that was the honest truth.
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November 2002
The much-awaited “Jenny from the Block” music video finally aired on TRL after weeks of sneak peeks from paparazzi shots on the set. The video featured Ben Affleck, who co-starred and indulged in some intense public displays of affection with J. Lo.
Back in 2003, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck teamed up again for their second movie collaboration, “Jersey Girl.” Unfortunately, the film didn’t do so well at the box office.
In September 2003, Bennifer canceled their wedding just a few days before the big day. The reason they gave for this was the overwhelming media attention that surrounded them. Despite this hiccup, they continued to stay together as a couple.
In January 2004, it was made public that Lopez and Affleck had called it quits in their relationship. Credit goes to Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock for reporting the news.
In March 2016, Lopez expressed her belief that their relationship was significantly affected by the attention from the tabloids. According to her, there might have been a chance for their love to flourish if it happened in a different time and circumstance. Nonetheless, she confirmed that their love was authentic. She shared this sentiment with Jess Cagle.
Actor Ben Affleck recently expressed his admiration for Jennifer Lopez, stating that she deserved an Oscar nomination for her role in the film “Hustlers”. In an interview with Brooks Barnes of the New York Times, Affleck praised Lopez as “the real thing” and shared that he keeps in touch with her periodically. He also commended her for achieving her biggest hit movie at the age of 50, calling it “f–king baller”.
In April 2021, Affleck was seen driving a white SUV, which many speculate was to pay a visit to Lopez.
The former couple, who were spotted spending time together again less than two weeks ago, have been seen on vacation in Big Sky, Montana. According to an insider, the duo looked very content and happy together during their trip. It was just the two of them spending time together on this special occasion. Ben has a special connection with Big Sky, making it a perfect location for their vacation.
In May 2021, a source revealed to Us that there has always been love between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, after rumors of a rekindled romance surfaced in April. Friends close to Lopez predict that the two may end up together. According to a second source, a heart-to-heart conversation between the exes following their recent breakups with Ana de Armas and Alex Rodriguez reignited their spark.
In May 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen spending time together in Miami, just days after it was confirmed that the singer had flown out to California to visit the actor. In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Affleck was pictured walking behind Lopez as she smiled during their outing in Florida. According to insiders, the pair are “full-on dating” and are very happy together. They are both excited to see where the relationship goes.
In June 2021, BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com and Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock captured photos of the couple enjoying a romantic evening out in West Hollywood. The images showed them affectionately cuddling and holding hands as they made their way to a dinner date, which were later shared by Page Six.
