Two years after their Vegas wedding, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
Though divorce calls off their romance Ben Affleck and JLo have a rich and illustrious past.
After around two years of marriage, singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck filed for divorce on Tuesday. Indeed, the two decades of their on-again, off-again romance are enough to evoke nostalgia in those who grew up with the pop culture icons during their initial romantic encounter.
Furthermore, both Lopez and Affleck had previous marriages, children, and professional achievements notably between their early 2000s relationship and their 2022 marriage in Las Vegas.
This is the full timeline of Bennifer’s birth, breakup, reconciliation, and breakup once more.
2001–2002: First time met on set
On the set of “Gigli,” Affleck and Lopez got to know one another. While making the film, Lopez was married to her second husband, Cris Judd.
In 2003, Affleck stated to Vanity Fair that the close connection that they cultivated while working together served as the foundation of their relationship.
Additionally, he told the newspaper, “When I met her, we became, really, really good friends.” At first, when she was married, there was no thought of a romantic relationship. Consequently, they were able to get to know each other without the need to make a good impression or put on any pretenses that come with courtship. Moreover, she didn’t try to change herself, and neither did I. In a cozy way, we became extremely good friends.
July 2002: The ‘Bennifer’ era starts
In July 2002, Lopez filed for divorce from Judd.
Cameras captured Lopez and Affleck sharing romantic moments during the singer’s birthday celebration that summer. Many believe that they began dating during this period.
November 2002: engagement and ‘Jenny from the Block’ released
Affleck made a big appearance video that captured the two individuals as if photographers were following them. in J.Lo’s music video. He was seen hanging around with the singer. They were eating meals together. Affleck was also seen climbing out of cars.
The video captured the two individuals as if photographers were following them. In a scene that has gone down in pop cultural history, Affleck kisses Lopez’s behind as the two relax on a yacht.
That month, ABC News announced that the couple had also become engaged. According to PEOPLE, Affleck proposed to Lopez with a specially-made, six-carat pink diamond engagement ring from Harry Winston.
August 2003: ‘Gigli’ flops at the box office
Gigli was a box office bomb, earning only $7.2 million worldwide. There were rumors that Bennifer’s romance was also going through a rough patch.
September 2003: The couple decides not to marry.
Announcing their decision to postpone their wedding, the pair sent out a statement right before their scheduled “I do.”
“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date,” the pair announced in a joint statement at the time, according to CBS News. “When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry. We began to sense that the spirit of what was meant to be the happiest day of our lives could be jeopardized. We believed that a joyful and sacred day could potentially be ruined for us, our families, and our friends.”
January 2004: Lopez affirms the breakup of the couple
Lopez’s representative confirmed the couple’s breakup.
A spokeswoman for Jennifer Lopez told The Associated Press, “I am confirming the reports that she has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck.” “At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy.”
From 2004 until 2021: Leading individual lives
Lopez wed singer Marc Anthony in the summer of 2004 after the two had dated in 1999. In 2008, Lopez gave birth to twins, Maximilian David Muñiz and Emme Maribel Muñiz.
Anthony and Lopez declared their separation in 2011. According to E! News, Anthony filed for divorce from Lopez in April 2012, alleging “irreconcilable differences.” June 2014 saw the finalization of their divorce.
January 2004: Lopez affirms the breakup of the couple
In her memoir “True Love,” Lopez discussed her romantic experiences, which she published in the same year. People referred to her romance with Affleck as her “first big heartbreak.
Actress Jennifer Garner, with whom Affleck claimed to have fallen in love on the set of the 2003 movie “Daredevil,” and whom he started dating in 2004.
In 2005, the couple tied the knot. Together, they gave birth to three children: Violet Affleck in 2005, Samuel Garner Affleck in 2012, and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck in 2009.
The pair declared their intention to end their marriage in 2015.
Lopez started dating Alex Rodriguez, a former player for the New York Yankees, in 2017. In 2019, the couple became engaged. Lopez gave performances for President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021 and the Super Bowl in 2020. In April 2021, the couple confirmed their breakup in a statement to TODAY, two years after postponing their wedding.
In 2020, Affleck dated Ana de Armas, an actress. The split occurred in 2021.
Spring 2021: Reports of a romance being reignited
According to Page Six, Affleck reportedly sighted at Lopez’s Las Vegas residence on April 30, 2021.
In May, observers spotted the pair touring the country together. In Florida and Montana, Affleck was spotted with them, wearing a watch from the “Jenny from the Block” video. Fans conjectured that this indicated the couple’s reconciliation.
The New York Post released a picture of the couple kissing in June 2021.
September 2021: Together, the pair makes a comeback to the red carpet.
Lopez made an appearance at the Venice Film Festival alongside Affleck to promote his movie “The Last Duel.”
They were seen kissing (while sporting masks) on the Met Gala red carpet the following month.
Lopez and Affleck got engaged once more in April 2022.
Lopez revealed she and Affleck were engaged once more in a video posted on her website. In the video, she can be seen listening to her song “Dear Ben”; furthermore, she is wearing an engagement ring set with a green stone.
Part 1 of the ‘Bennifer’ wedding, July 2022
In a video posted on her website, Lopez said that she and Affleck eventually got married in a drive-thru ceremony in Las Vegas.
Shortly thereafter, the J Lo, Lopez’s fan magazine, broke the news. Specifically, the couple arrived at the church just before midnight and, consequently, had to wait in queue with four other couples.
Ultimately, they stated, “It was the best possible wedding we could have imagined.” Indeed, it was a real one and one they had long dreamed of.
August 2022: Part 2 of the wedding
At Affleck’s Georgia mansion, the pair celebrated their marriage with a grander wedding ceremony.
January 2023: The families of Lopez and Ben Affleck converge
In an interview with TODAY, Lopez revealed that she and Affleck were constructing a house for their respective kids.
However, Lopez commented, “So far, it’s going well.” Moreover, “I want our family to grow to the point where his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him.” In addition, “Someone who truly loves and cares about me can help me see things from a different angle. Furthermore, even though I have an emotional attachment to my children, they assist me in recognizing things that may not be readily apparent to me.”
Lopez released “This is Me… Now” in February 2024, to a mixed review.
Along with the release of her album “This is Me… Now,” Lopez also self-funded the film “This is Me… Now: A Love Story” through Amazon Studios. In addition, the filmmakers released the documentary on her life, titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
Furthermore, Lopez claimed that although the documentary follows their lives behind the scenes, the musical film is based on her love for Affleck.
Meanwhile, some social media users turned some of the content into memes, while critics gave the films mixed reviews.
Spring 2024: Reports have confirmed the divorce filing of Ben Affleck and JLo.
In May 2024, rumors circulated that the couple was seeking a divorce. The tabloids reported that Affleck had moved out of their house, which had since been listed for sale, and they had not been seen together in weeks. Then, based on accounts, he moved into his own house.
Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck in August 2024.
According to court records, Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Lopez’s close friend said that the pair lacked a prenuptial agreement.
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