Why does Jennifer Lopez believe that she and Ben Affleck are never leaving each other again? How
is their relationship now any different than how it was back then? Stay tuned...
They are never leaving each other: Jennifer Lopez's Marry Me publicity
tour resumed with a new Rolling Stone cover story. Lopez didn't go into great depth about her
restored romance with Ben Affleck, but she did explain why she thinks they'll last this time.
The actress also reflected on the intense public scrutiny she faced during their initial
relationship (from 2002 to early 2004). Lopez tried to overlook the bigotry she
encountered during her first relationship with Affleck—until she couldn't. (For example,
Conan O'Brien allegedly said he hired "our script intern" as Affleck and "our cleaning
lady" as Lopez to stand in for the couple in a sketch, according to Rolling Stone.)
“It was brutal,” she said about the criticism she gets. “It was brutal. It’s one of those
things that you bury very deeply so you can move on and get about your business.”
“It’s funny because Ben and I were together, and we were so in love,” she added. “It was
one of the happiest times of my life. But also, there was this other thing happening where we
were being criticized, and it really destroyed our relationship from the inside out, because we were
just too young to understand at that time what were really the most important things in life.”
Lopez doesn't see them splitting up any time soon. She explained why by saying: “I don’t think we
would have got back together if we thought that was where it was headed. We feel like what we
found again is so much more important, and how we protect that and how we live our lives—what
to share, what not to share—is the balance that we have now, the benefit of experience,
and the wisdom that we gained over the years.” Her interview on Ellen:
Jennifer Lopez could never have imagined reuniting with Ben Affleck after 18 years apart.
The "Marry Me" actress was promoting her new romantic comedy when Ellen DeGeneres
asked about the reunion during a visit on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
"Never would I pry, [so] what was it like the first night getting back together?" the talk
show host asked slyly. "I can't imagine. It must be like, 'Oh my, God! We're back
together after 18 years!' That’s like — right?" The "On The Floor" singer laughed and admitted, "I
don't think anybody was more surprised than us!" Lopez also told DeGeneres about how she
drew on her own life experiences to play a superstar in her upcoming film "Marry Me."
She said that her time on set was a "meta experience", "There's a lot of things in
there --- obviously she plays a recording artist and a person who does branding stuff
and has her businesses and she's kind of a big superstar who's been there for a long time,
had a lot of public relationships." "There is so much about it obviously
that is very much like me and I was able to bring nuisances," Jennifer shared.
Lopez and Affleck had a highly publicized relationship from 2002 to 2004 when they
first started dating. The pair got engaged only to cancel their wedding plans. Last spring,
the couple rejoined, despite their concerns about the amount of public attention their reunion might
attract. They "had a little bit of fear" while reconnecting, Lopez said to People Magazine,
and Lopez reflected on how "before we kind of put [our relationship] out there and we
were naive and it got a little trampled." This time, the couple is admitting their
mistakes and being cautious about how they publicize their relationship. "We both were like,
'Wow, we're so happy and we don't want any of that to come into play again,'" said Lopez.
"We're older now, we're smarter, we have more experience, we're at different
places in our lives, we have kids now, and we have to be very conscious of those things.
We're so protective because it is such a beautiful time for all of us."
She continued her sentiments, "I just feel very happy and lucky to be in a relationship that's
happy and loving, and I want to do everything I can to protect that and keep it safe.
It deserves that, it really does. ... We hold it sacred."
Despite the fact that the two had worked together before, Affleck and Lopez's approach this time
has made it feel fresh. "It's beautiful the way it feels very different than it was years
ago. ... There's more of an appreciation and a celebration for it, which is nice," Lopez said.
"When you find somebody and you really, really love them and you get a second chance at that?
That is a really rare, precious, beautiful thing and we don't take it for granted."
Hesitation of getting back together: The Gone Girl star, 49, appeared on The
Howard Stern Show to discuss a variety of topics, including his career, reputation,
marriage to Jennifer Garner, alcoholism, and his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, including why he
was hesitant to rekindle their romance 17 years after they called off their engagement in 2004.
"Was there a hesitation on your part, because now you're a dad?" Stern asked Affleck,
noting that Lopez "brings even more attention" to everything he does.
Ben told Howard that doing right by his three children with Jennifer Garner has
been the driving force in his life,
influencing everything from the couple's decision to divorce in 2018 to his and Jennifer Lopez's
decision to rekindle their romance in 2021. "It crossed my mind for sure," Affleck told
Stern of getting back together with the "Let's Get Loud" singer. "My responsibility to my children
is the highest responsibility. I don't want to do anything that is painful or
destructive to them if I can help it." “My responsibility to my children is the
highest responsibility I have. I would never do anything that is painful or destructive to
them if I can help it. That being said, I know that my life affects them. I dropped
my [nine-year-old] son off at school two days ago and ... heard [other people] go, ‘Oh, Ben Affleck,
Ben Affleck!’” he told Howard. “The kid looks at me and goes ‘Hashtag, welcome to my life.’”
As if growing up as the child of a celebrity couple wasn't hard enough, he believes the
publicity surrounding his and Garner's divorce made their children's lives even more difficult.
It seems like this time they put on a lot of thoughts before getting back together in the
sake of their children and families. Marriage plans:
Last year, J.Lo and Maluma wowed the audience at the American Music Awards
with their renditions of "Pa' Ti" and "Lonely." Fans couldn't help but compare the dynamic duo's
performance to Beyoncé's risqué performance of "Drunk in Love" at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
The host Hoda Kotb, On Thursday's Today Show, asked the 52-year-old about the
bridal performance and if she wanted to hear those words again in the future.
"Are those two words, 'Marry me,' something you'd like to hear in the future?" Hoda Kotb, the host
posed the question to the "Let's Get Loud" singer. "I don't know. Yeah, I guess. I mean, you know me.
I'm a romantic, I always have been. I've been married a few times," Lopez said.
"I still believe in happily ever after, for sure, 100 percent," she continued.
When Lopez and Affleck rekindled their romance earlier this year, it sparked a media frenzy.
In fact, a source told E! News that she and Ben Affleck, who rekindled
their romance earlier this year, have begun to consider and plan their future together.
"They are head over heels in love," the insider revealed. "Spending time in different cities
during the week has caused them to pine for each other and fall even deeper in love."
"They are making many plans and looking forward to their future together," the source continued.
Even though it may sound a not enough reason for the marriage assumption
but Affleck was spotted looking at engagement rings at Tiffany's in Century City, Calif.,
with his mother and son this summer, as previously reported.
And... they’ve been spending holidays and occasions togethr as a family!
On Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, the actor, 49, spent time with his children Violet, 16,
and Seraphina, 12, as well as son Samuel, 9, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner,
according to a source. The Argo star spent Christmas with Lopez,
her children, and his mother the next day. With ex-husband Marc Anthony,
she has twins Max and Emme, all 13 years old. "It was a pretty quiet holiday for them.
They really enjoyed it after a busy fall," the insider adds. They even went on a date as a family
with their five children. As they toured The Magic Castle in Los Angeles as a nice family reunion,
they were spotted by cameras. The kids and adults were all dressed nicely,
and the Argo director wore a snazzy navy suit. As for J Lo, she dazzled in a bright blue gown.
The Hollywood couple looked to be waiting in line, with their children trailing close after.
Until they stepped into their van, the Daredevil star and the Out of Sight actress
wore their face masks. Is Jennifer right this time?
Are they gonna be stuck together forever this time? Let us know your thoughts.