Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s life story is like a movie script. It began with great love, after their first engagement when everyone was waiting for marriage, suddenly the announcement of separation came out. After a long time passed, both of them settled down in different relationships.
But fate seems to have wanted their reunion, in the end it happened. But their relationship has ended again after two years. The Hollywood star couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez could not use the second chance of the relationship. According to media houses, the singer-actress Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the United States on Tuesday.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s first meet
The love of this couple started during the shooting of the movie ‘Gigli’ in 2002. At that time there was a lot of discussion about their love. They were one of the hottest couples of Hollywood at the time. They came to be known as ‘Benifer’ after a tabloid headline.
Then they got engaged in 2003. However, the engagement was broken in the following year. After that, Ben and Lopez got into a separate relationship. Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in 2004. They also got divorced in 2014. They have two children. This was Lopez’s fourth marriage to Ben Affleck.
On the other hand, Ben Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005. They got divorced in 2018. Ben and Garner have three children together. When Ben and Lopez were single after their breakup, news of their reunion came. In April 2021, there was news of their love again. The truth of that was quickly confirmed. The two stars got engaged for the second time in April 2022. Ben and Lopez tied the knot on July 16 of the same year, 17 years after breaking off their first engagement.
Jennifer Lopez’s after marriage statement
After the wedding, Lopez wrote on her website, “Finally got married. Love is beautiful, Love is generous. After 20 years, our love finally got its happy ending.” In another interview, Lopez said, “We had a second chance to take our love story forward.”
After marriage, they have a great time for a year and a half. Lopez has regularly appeared at various Hollywood events, Ben’s movie premieres, and has often been photographed dining at various restaurants in Los Angeles. Last year they bought a new house in Los Angeles for 60 million dollars.
Ben and Lopez were last seen at the Golden Globes earlier this year. Since then, rumours of their separation have been rife. They have not been seen together in public for a long time. It was then that various western media reported their separation. However, Lopez has always denied it.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s separation rumours
Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday on July 24 without Ben. Ben’s absence from the event fueled rumours of their breakup. In the meantime, the American media reported that Ben and Lopez have sold the house in Los Angeles that they bought in joint ownership.
Lopez also cancelled her previously scheduled summer concerts. It was then revealed that he had cancelled the concert due to relationship complications. However, Lopez said in the statement that she made the decision to give time to her family. But it turned out that the rumour was true. Two stars chose the path of separation. However, neither Ben nor Lopez has made an official statement about the split.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez relationship timeline
First appearance: In 1998, at the premiere of the film Armageddon.
Fell in love: In 2002, on the sets of the movie Gigli.
First engagement: 2002, announced marriage in 2003.
First split: 2004 breaking off engagement and announcing separation.
Reunion: Ben and Lopez started dating again in 2021.
Second Engagement: Got engaged for the second time in April 2022.
Finally married: This star couple got married on 16 July 2022.
Filed for divorce: Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, 2024.
