We all are taken back to our 2002 dream after seeing Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck back
together. The couple was a really big deal back in the day, and no one has matched their level of
popularity since then. They were in a relationship from 2002-2003, and things got pretty serious in
this short while, so do you want to know what happened that made the couple part their ways?
Well, keep watching because we are going to reveal the complete dating history of J Lo and Ben.
But, before that, make sure to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the bell icon
for the latest updates. Now, let's get right into it because we are also really excited about their
rekindled romance and fairy tale history. As Bennifer is getting back together,
we are left wondering what exactly happened between the two that made them part ways.
The couple first met on the sets of their movie Giggly and immediately hit it off.
They became friends and were seen hanging out quite a lot, but J Lo and Ben both were seeing
other people at that time. The movie did not do much at the box office, but the chemistry
between the couple made quite a few headlines. J Lo knew that there was something special going
on between her and Ben, and despite of being married to Chris, she continued her friendship
with Ben. After six months of hanging out with Ben, J Lo filed for divorce, and it was because
Ben gave her a really beautiful and expensive bracelet that hinted J Lo about his intentions.
J Lo accepted the flattering gift, and just after getting divorced, Bennifer started going out
and was seen together much more often. J Lo was even accused of cheating on Chris with Ben, but
she clearly said that she did not cheat on Chris as things with Ben started after her divorce.
J Lo and Ben were becoming more popular with every passing day,
and their fan following was just insane. The tradition of a couple's name also started from
them when people started calling them "Bennifer." J Lo and Ben's relationship soon became an
obsession, and fans really wanted to know each and every detail about it
so, the couple was surrounded by or followed by paparazzi everywhere, all the time.
When a host asked the couple that how they fell in love, they said that they did not fall
in love right away, it was more like they were friends before they became a couple.
The critics considered the couple really unlikely, and some even said that they wouldn't last long.
It was because they both seemed really different and had entirely opposite personalities on screen.
J Lo was the diva and fashionista that everyone loved, while Ben was a career-oriented and
mature star who did everything with all his heart. But the couple was much more alike than the people
knew because they were brought up in similar environments and their values and background were
also alike, which made them bond really strongly. Things were getting pretty serious among the
couple, and before anyone knew it, the couple was engaged in November 2002,
which was the biggest shock for a lot of people. J Lo called her engagement day as
the best day of her life in an interview. J Lo’s engagement ring was custom made,
which made quite a lot of headlines with the big and shiny pink diamond. Since that day,
this rare diamond has been the first choice of all the girls for their engagement.
The Bennifer ring was known to be one of the best celebrity rings
ever because of its precious diamond and intricate design. Soon after their engagement,
Ben and J Lo starred in a song together. The song was Jennifer's iconic "jenny from the
block," which is called one of the most famous songs ever. The song is based on the real-life
of the couple and how they are unable to enjoy their relationship because of all the spotlight.
The thing that made this song much more spicy and controversial was the boat scene.
Jennifer took the scenes from her real life and beautifully incorporated them in Jenny
from the block because she wanted to show the world what the couple was going through.
Jennifer later said that she never wanted a public relationship; in fact, it was bad timing that made
things worse for them because it was the birth of tabloids, and that is why the couple was
under constant pressure all the time. There were so many speculations and
accusations on J Lo at the time of their relationship that eventually resulted in
the separation of the couple because they just did not want to go through all that.
Ben even said recently in an interview that the media was so brutal towards J Lo
and were constantly accusing her of things she did not do,
and some hosts even used really vulgar and brutal words for her.
So, once their first movie flopped, they decided to work in another movie together,
which was jersey girl. It came out to be a hit, and it increased the media attention much more.
J Lo particularly despised this spotlight because she wanted people to know her for her work,
not for her personal life. This increasing spotlight was becoming a reason
of major conflicts between the couple. After their engagement in 2002, the couple was to get married
in the September of 2003, but they called off the wedding just one day before the big event.
Bennifer released a joint statement saying
that they were hiring 3 decoy brides just to divide the media attention,
and that is when they realized that this is not right, and now, they have decided to postpone the
wedding. The main reason behind postponing the wedding was excessive media attention.
The conflicts between the couple took an ugly turn, and they parted ways in January 2004.
Jennifer even said in an interview in 2016 that the couple genuinely loved each other,
and if they were in a different time and place, things would haven't turned out this way.
Ben and Affleck never really got over each other and always carried that true love in their hearts.
Even after their breakup, they cared for each other and were on really good terms,
unlike other celebrity breakups. Fast forward to 2021, and Ben said in an interview
that J Lo is the hardest working person he has ever met, and she has become the inspiration
for a lot of girls like her that assume that they don't have a place in this industry.
He said all the good things about J Lo in that interview, and fans were all up
for it. When Jennifer broke up with Alex in the April of 2021, Ben supported her,
and that is what brought the couple close again. After the split, Ben and Jennifer started spending
much more time together, and Ben was even spotted going to Jenny's house in LA on the 30th of
April. It was being said that Ben is trying to support J Lo after her big breakup with A-Rod.
Sources reported that they both are having a great time together, and they have a lot
of catching up to do because they have been going out after years. The couple was spotted together
several times after this in Montana, LA, and they even took a trip on their private jet.
Things got pretty serious when the paparazzi spotted them on a yacht as they were on their trip
to Europe. The pictures were viral within seconds, and soon, J Lo herself posted a picture of her and
Ben kissing on her official Instagram account. Just when we thought this couple could not make
us fall for them again, they appeared in the Met Gala, holding hands kissing each other,
and it really was a treat to the eyes because just look at them.
It is a matter of time now that the couple gets engaged once again,
and we will see J Lo walking down the aisle because they really are hitting it off this time.
Sources have also reported that Ben and Jennifer are happier than ever.
J Lo also said in an interview that she is loving her life right now, and she does not want things
to change. Fans are really happy to see them back together and are really hoping for their happily
ever after because what would be better than that? Tell us in the comment section that did you ever
imagined Ben and J Lo would get back together like that? Also, make sure to like this video
and subscribe to our channel. We will see you in the next video, and till then, Hasta La Vista!