- Reflecting on two decades of the celebrated romantic pairing, "Bennifer".
Two Years Ago, Your Wedding with Ben Affleck Was a Small Love Triumph. Nearly Two Decades After Canceling Their Former Engagement, Jennifer Lopez (55) and Ben Affleck (52) Reunited as a Couple in 2021 and Tied the Knot Soon After at the Famous "Little White Chapel" in Las Vegas During the Summer of 2022. Many Warm Public Appearances Followed in the Beginning of Their Marriage, but Gossip about Relationship Issues Has Been Circulating for Several Months Now.
Recently, It's Been Reported That Jennifer Lopez has Filed for Divorce from Ben Affleck - On the Exact Anniversary of Their Traditional Wedding, Which Occurred on Affleck's Estate in the U.S. State of Georgia on August 20, 2022. A Look Back at the Last 20 Years of "Bennifer".
Bennifer: The Origin of Their Romance
How did this significant Hollywood love story commence? Lopez and Affleck crossed paths in 2002 while filming "Gigli" together and rapidly turned into one of the most influential couples in the movie industry. The moniker "Bennifer" emerged. The very year they met, they got engaged. However, factors including excessive media interest in their relationship reportedly played a part in their decision to call off their engagement in January 2004 and separate.
Post-2004 Split: Marriages and Offspring
Almost immediately following the split, both linked up with other partners and expanded their families. Affleck wed his actress co-star Jennifer Garner (52) in 2005, becoming parents to Violet (18), Fin (15), and Samuel (12). They parted ways in 2015, with the divorce being finalized in 2018. Lopez, meanwhile, united with her new beau Marc Anthony (55) in 2004, welcoming twins Max and Emme (16) into the world in this union. The couple split in 2011 and legally divorced in 2014.
Following their divorces, both dated other individuals, but Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck remained on amicable terms throughout the years. In 2021, all "Bennifer" enthusiasts celebrated: The couple publicly acknowledged their relationship reboot. They exchanged rings during a small ceremony in Las Vegas before hosting their wedding in August 2022 at Affleck's estate in Georgia.
The Unexpected Love Revival in 2021
An unexpected delightful conclusion that even Lopez herself was unlikely to foresee: "This love story between Ben and me is rather extraordinary. And it amazed none other than me," she told "Welt am Sonntag" in February at the launch of her new album "This Is Me... Now", which includes the song "Dear Ben... Pt II" dedicated to Affleck. She also released a movie titled "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" in early 2024, which centers on her affection for Ben Affleck.
Allegations of a Marital Struggle
Yet, the chatter about marital issues didn't cease soon afterwards. In May 2024, "People" magazine claimed that "Bennifer" hadn't been spotted together in public for 47 days. Additional reports suggested that they wanted to sell their joint luxury home in Beverly Hills, that they spent significant holidays and moments apart, and that their communication had come to a halt.
Unfortunately, it seems that the joyful outcome for "Bennifer" might not be destined for eternity, not even in their second round. According to "People" magazine, Jennifer Lopez herself submitted for divorce from Ben Affleck on their wedding anniversary. She is said to be "heartbroken". A formal statement from the couple on why they are dissolving their Bennifer bond is still pending.
Despite the warm public appearances in the beginning of their marriage, gossip about relationship issues between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez has been circulating for several months. Recently, it's been reported that Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on the exact anniversary of their traditional wedding in 2022, sparking concerns about the future of their second union as a couple, known as "Bennifer".
