The term “Bennifer” may evoke memories of frosted lip gloss and butterfly clips, yet fashion tends to recycle itself over time. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their romance nearly two decades after they first captured the public’s attention.
Their initial connection blossomed during the filming of Gigli in 2002, a venture that unfortunately bombed at the box office and drew lackluster reviews, with critics noting the pair’s perceived lack of chemistry on-screen.
However, off the screen, their connection deepened. Following her divorce from second husband Cris Judd in June 2002, Lopez openly began seeing the Good Will Hunting actor. By November, she was sporting a stunning 6-carat pink diamond ring on her finger.
Set to marry in September 2003, the couple ultimately decided to call off the wedding just days prior, citing “excessive media scrutiny” before officially parting ways in January 2004.
Almost twenty years later, the couple reconnected in spring 2021 after both seemingly moved on (with Lopez marrying Marc Anthony and Affleck entering a relationship with Jennifer Garner in 2004). They tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, finally saying “I do.”
Us Weekly confirmed in August 2024 that Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck two years into their marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January 2025.
Check out their complete relationship timeline below:
The term “Bennifer” may evoke memories of frosted lip gloss and butterfly clips, yet fashion tends to recycle itself over time. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their romance nearly two decades after they first captured the public’s attention.
Their initial connection blossomed during the filming of Gigli in 2002, a venture that unfortunately bombed at the box office and drew lackluster reviews, with critics noting the pair’s perceived lack of chemistry on-screen.
However, off the screen, their connection deepened. Following her divorce from second husband Cris Judd in June 2002, Lopez openly began seeing the Good Will Hunting actor. By November, she was sporting a stunning 6-carat pink diamond ring on her finger.
Set to marry in September 2003, the couple ultimately decided to call off the wedding just days prior, citing “excessive media scrutiny” before officially parting ways in January 2004.
Almost twenty years later, the couple reconnected in spring 2021 after both seemingly moved on (with Lopez marrying Marc Anthony and Affleck entering a relationship with Jennifer Garner in 2004). They tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, finally saying “I do.”
Us Weekly confirmed in August 2024 that Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck two years into their marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January 2025.
Check out their complete relationship timeline below:
