Dustin Gandof
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Relationship Timeline
The Beginning
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck first met on the set of Gigli in 2002. At the time, Lopez was still married to her second husband, Cris Judd, while Affleck was engaged to Jennifer Garner.
Their Courtship
Shortly after their initial meeting, Lopez and Affleck began seeing each other romantically. They were dubbed “Bennifer” by the media and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most high-profile couples. They starred in two more movies together, Jersey Girl and Shall We Dance, and Affleck even made a cameo in Lopez’s music video for “Jenny from the Block.”
The Engagement
In November 2002, Affleck proposed to Lopez with a pink diamond engagement ring worth over $1 million. The couple planned a lavish wedding, but ultimately called it off just days before the ceremony was scheduled to take place in September 2003. Many speculated that the intense media scrutiny surrounding their relationship and wedding plans contributed to their decision.
The Split
Shortly after calling off their wedding, Lopez and Affleck announced their split. Lopez later admitted that the breakup was her decision, saying that she needed to focus on herself and her career. The two remained on good terms and even worked together on the film, El Cantante, in 2006.
The Rekindling
In April 2021, rumors began circulating that Lopez and Affleck were once again seeing each other. The two were spotted on vacation together in Montana and later in Miami. They confirmed their relationship in May of that year and have been seen together frequently since then.
The Future
Only time will tell what the future holds for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Some fans are hopeful that the two will get engaged again, while others are skeptical that their relationship will go the distance. Regardless, it’s clear that Lopez and Affleck have a long and complicated history together.
