How does Jennifer Lopez bring the best out of Ben Affleck? It’s said that he went through
a lot of ups and downs in his life and so did she. Even their relationship went through the
same...from Bennifer 1.0 to Bennifer 2.0. It seems like these two are obsessed with
each other. Some may even believe that J Lo is even more obsessed with her man!
Stay tuned to know why she’s so obsessed with Affleck,
Playing with the Ex and the long-time Ex! Jennifer Lopez's performance of Neil Diamond's
"Sweet Caroline" at the Global Citizen concert on May 2 fulfilled a dual purpose.
Not only was the song a dig at her recent ex, former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez,
but it was also the unofficial anthem of the Boston Red Sox. It was also a playful
nod towards her long-time ex, Ben Affleck, who arrived at the event shortly after her.
"It was unquestionably for Ben!" "It also worked to irritate A-Rod," a person close
to Affleck told The Washington Post. Close friends were taken aback when
Affleck and Lopez — called "Bennifer" at the height of their first romance,
which lasted from 2002 to 2004 — were sighted vacationing together in Montana days later.
"We just assumed they were buddies," a source close to Affleck stated.
"Even Ben's closest friends were taken aback." "She was always enamored with Ben," a person
close to both Affleck and Lopez told The New York Post. They had always been in love."
Affleck and Lopez were a tabloid marriage made in heaven in 2002.
She was the glam puss of New York. He was a quiet Bostonian who enjoyed baseball, beer, and poker.
Affleck and Lopez met on the set of "Gigli," in which Affleck plays a hitman and Lopez plays
an assassin assigned to keep him in line. The film would end up being a flop. But the
stars connected — and off-screen, they grew even greater. Despite their Hollywood differences,
they discovered common ground in their origins. Lopez grew up in the Bronx's
Castle Hill neighborhood, and Affleck grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
J Lo vs Jenny from the block Lopez's then-publicist Rob Shuter told
The Post, "I recall Ben taking her to a friend's party." "It was beer and red wine in Solo cups,"
says the narrator. She was enjoying herself in a foldable chair. Being J.Lo is difficult,
and Ben was able to make it easier." "The only time you didn't feel like you
were with 'J.Lo' was when Ben was there," Shuter remarked of her meticulously manufactured image.
When Lopez met Affleck, she was still married to her second husband, dancer Cris Judd.
Months later, they separated up, and Affleck and Lopez were seen together in public.
It was a time when tabloid magazines such as Us Weekly and Star were at their most
popular — and the paparazzi were at their most hysterical. The pair of the moment was "Bennifer."
According to Shuter, author of "The Four Word Answer,"
their connection was powered by "electricity." "It was the most thrilling thing I'd ever seen."
The relationship reached its pinnacle in the summer of 2002,
when Lopez filmed the music video for "Jenny From the Block," in which the two were seen kissing in
a Bentley and laughing at magazine coverage of their romance. While cruising on a catamaran,
Affleck appeared to be the quintessential doting boyfriend, following J.Lo out of her limo,
pumping gas, and having physical contact. Flashing the perfect boyfriend cards
He also knew how to give her the kind of attention she craved in real life. For a Lopez performance
on "Today," Affleck turned up uninvited. He also surprised her with roses on the red carpet.
She returned the favor by dedicating a song to him, "Dear Ben," on her "This Is Me... Then" album
Lopez's family accepted Affleck into their fold. "Ben taught Guadalupe [Lopez's mother] how to
gamble," Shuter recalled of Affleck, who was once barred from a Las Vegas casino for card counting.
"She also won a large quantity of money in Atlantic City."
In November 2002, Bennifer proposed to her boyfriend with a six-carat pink diamond.
They partnered up for the film "Jersey Girl," but the premiere of "Gigli" in August 2003
exposed flaws in their relationship, as the duo was forced to promote a stink bomb.
"They almost looked like they had guns to their heads," a photographer who captured
the two at the premiere of "Gigli" claimed. "Ben's ego is bigger than hers," a person close
to the couple stated. "To him, 'Gigli' flopping was a larger thing, and he was envious of her
celebrity." When photographers saw Ben and Jen together, they would request that Jennifer stand
alone. Ben would take a step out of the shot, but he would resent it. 'J.Lo alone! J.Lo alone!'
the paparazzi would exclaim. But they never requested that Ben be left alone."
Bennifer 1.0 Lopez offered her
fiancée the business during a game at LA's Bicycle Club, according to Houston Curtis,
a professional gambler who has played poker with Affleck. Curtis told The Post, "Ben was
playing in a game with [poker pro] Annie Duke when an announcement came over the PA system."
"'Ben, you have a call from Jennifer!' it stated. Jennifer Aniston has called Ben Affleck!'
He looked irritated, shrugged, and walked over to the phone."
Affleck was also in a game at a Beverly Hills residence when a player lost a hand
to a pair of queens, according to Curtis. "Try living with a queen," grumbled Affleck.
"They split up because he cheated on her and, at the time, he had the possibility to be a very
huge star," a person close to both Ben and Jennifer told The Washington Post. What he
was doing with her was out of character for him. All of these folks were whispering in his ear."
"If I had a regret, it was doing the music video," Affleck stated in 2008.
"I think he was the happiest he's ever been with her," a person familiar with both of them stated.
In September 2003, the pair called off their wedding and dissolved their relationship
officially in January 2004. "Jersey Girl" bombed at the box office in March.
Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in June. Lopez would go on to divorce Anthony, date
Casper Smart, a 17-year-younger actor, and then date Rodriguez from 2017 to March of this year.
From 2005 to 2018, Affleck was married to Jennifer Garner,
and he dated "Saturday Night Live" producer Lindsay Shookus and actress Ana de Armas.
Lopez and Affleck have rekindled their friendship throughout the years. According to a source close
to the situation, Affleck was given a second shot with her after Rodriguez became exhausted from the
demands of dating J.Lo — the image, not the lady. According to the insider, "A-Rod never
understood what Jennifer needed to do to maintain her public image." "He wanted a peaceful existence
and couldn't keep up with her drive to be in the spotlight in front of the public all the time.”
Rodriguez's representative refuted this. Lopez's representative did not
respond to a request for comment. Rodriguez is not longing for Lopez,
despite claims to the contrary, according to individuals who spoke to The Post. "Alex
is happy where he is and is working on the Timberwolves deal," one source said.
According to TMZ, as their relationship ended, Affleck sent Lopez a note when
she was filming "Shotgun Wedding," telling her how beautiful she looked.
According to a source close to Bennifer, the second time around could be the charm.
"Jennifer doesn't want to be on the field or hang out with younger boys," an insider revealed.
"She doesn't want to go on Raya because she doesn't want to meet new people."
They both have fond memories of being together.” Shuter believes that their time apart will be
beneficial to them. "Jennifer does not drink [or] party; she works out every day," Shuter remarked,
referring to Affleck's well-publicized trips in rehab.
She brings discipline to Ben’s life. He brings normality to hers. Ben lives a very normal life.”
Shuter continued, "A lot of us would want a second chance with the one that slipped away." "I
wouldn't be surprised if they get engaged again. She never returned the ring, as far as I know."
How J Lo brings the best out of Ben Affleck has been on his best behavior
since Lopez threatened to fire him if he didn't change, according to an unidentified insider.
"The premise of this relationship is that Ben, not Jennifer, will be given
a second chance, and Ben better not blow it." " So far, he's been on his best behavior. He no
longer thinks, and he's in the finest shape he's been in in years," the alleged insider claimed.
"Ben and Jen have both been busy working. Ben is just happy with life right now and
it's been a while since his friends have seen him in such positive spirits. Jen helps bring
out his best self,” another source tells ET. "His career is going well, and he has a lot of
work lined up for him." He's incredibly pleased with The Last Duel and grateful
that he and Matt were able to work on it together. Jen is incredibly encouraging,
often praising him and complimenting him on his abilities. He's also been working out and
is in terrific shape," the person continues. "He's always been amusing, creative, smart,
and kind, but lately he's been smiling and cheerful all the time.
You can see he's really happy and grateful for how well things are going right now."
"It took him ups and downs to get to this level," the source says of the amazing relationship.
He adores Jennifer and claims that she inspires him to be a better person and work harder.
He wants to look after her even if she doesn't require it. That's just the kind of person he is."
So now, who do you think is more obsessed with the other? Tell us your thoughts.