After meeting on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their romance in 2021, 17 years after their initial split. Despite their movie Gigli being a commercial failure, the couple’s relationship blossomed during the filming of Jersey Girl in 2002, where their love was cemented. They made their red carpet debut in 2002 at the premiere of Maid in Manhattan, quickly becoming one of the most photographed couples in Hollywood, with Bennifer appearing in the media limelight constantly.
Ben proposed to Jennifer in 2002 during a visit with his family in Boston, leading to a tearful and emotional moment for the couple. However, days before their highly-publicized wedding in September 2003, they announced a postponement due to overwhelming media attention. The wedding was eventually called off in January 2004. Jennifer subsequently found comfort in her long-time friend Marc Anthony and married him in June 2004. Ben married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and had three children before splitting in 2018.
Despite their split, Ben and Jennifer remained amicable and supportive of each other. In 2019, she called off her engagement to Alex Rodriguez, and Ben was seen visiting her, sparking rumors of a rekindled romance. In April 2021, the couple was seen spending time together, eventually leading to confirmation of their rekindled romance in May. They confirmed their relationship status during a romantic date night in West Hollywood.
Their relationship continued to blossom throughout 2021 and into 2022, with Jennifer confirming their engagement in April and revealing they were in escrow on a $50M mansion in Bel Air in January. The couple continued sharing moments of love and affection, eventually leading to a surprise wedding in Las Vegas in July 2022. They tied the knot three months after getting engaged and 20 years after their initial relationship, saying ‘I do’ at the Little White Wedding Chapel.
In August 2022, Ben and Jennifer had a second wedding ceremony at his Georgia mansion, surrounded by family, friends, and A-list celebrities. Lopez wore a stunning Ralph Lauren couture gown, while Affleck looked sharp in a tuxedo. The couple’s happy reunion and second wedding came after years of ups and downs, finally solidifying their love for one another. Despite the challenges they faced, Ben and Jennifer have now committed to spending their lives together, blending their families and creating new memories as a married couple.
