In case you missed it, we’ve traveled back in time to 2002, an iconic era when Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were together and starring in the critically-never-acclaimed-not-even-once film Gigli together. Bennifer is a zombie-like return to their relationship. She has gotten married and can’t seem to stop kissing on random street corners and yachts.
We must go back to the beginning to understand what this reunion means. Let’s go back to the beginning. Remember, they have a long history together! Here’s a timeline of Bennifer and her relationship, plus the relationships that they had between them. It’s in reverse chronological order.
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June 2023
J.Lo graces the timeline for Father’s Day with a post that features a partially nude Ben.
A few weeks later an anonymous source told the Daily Mail the couple would renew their vows at the end of July, or in early August. This proved that their bond was stronger than ever. The insider said, “All of their children are doing well and the families are in harmony.” As they approach their first anniversary, both couples want to renew their wedding vows to show their love for each other. This second chance is not taken for granted.
May 20,23
Jen says that Ben is a wonderful stepdad to her children in an interview on the Today show. She said, “They love Ben.” He is a great father to her children, and he’s also a father figure for them, because he has three beautiful kids of his own and we are there. He’s fantastic. He is fantastic.
The drama begins when the couple is *allegedly* spotted arguing on Mother’s red carpet. But, like, lip-readers confirm they were just talking about where to take photos?
March 2023
Ben and his wife attend the premier of Ben’s latest movie Air
Ben speaks about Jen a lot in a Hollywood Reporter Interview. We’ve taken the liberty of highlighting all those times.
She had a lot of input into the Airscript.Specifically, when putting context around Michael Jordan’s shoes and the culture at that time. The actor says, “She’s incredibly knowledgeable about how fashion evolves in the culture, as a convergence of music, sport, entertainment, dance, and more.” “She helped to explain that the culture and style of America are 90 percent influenced by Black culture. Black culture is known for its pioneering music, dance and fashion. It has been appropriated, remarketed, or stolen by other cultures. In this case, [Nike], which is a white-run corporation, began to work with African American athletes as part of an identity affiliations sales scheme. They really took value from Michael Jordan and what he represents. The meaning of the statement cannot be overstated. “They’re going from saying, ‘Hey guys, we’re a nice pair of shoes’ to, ‘If Mike’s got it, you’ll want it.
He thinks Jen has a lot of social media savvy: “My wife is a genius in that area.” I don’t think anyone understands Instagram more than she does. She gave me a speech this morning, just before the interview. She believes that my experiences have made me very cautious. She’s absolutely right. “I view these things like landmines where, if you make a mistake, your career could be over.”
She helped Ben when he was wrongly quoted as saying he blamed his ex Jennifer Garner’s drinking. “It did not matter how many time I said ‘I don’t feel this way.’ I am telling you that I do not blame my ex-wife Jennifer Garner for my alcoholism. So yeah. It’s hard. It’s hard. Have fun. You are a real, genuine guy and you seem to be so serious. She’s right in so many ways. She loves me. She is watching out for me. She’s trying her best to help me. It’s almost like I should listen to her.
Yes, he does talk about that Grammys moment. “I enjoyed myself at the Grammys.” I knew my wife would be there, so I thought that it’d be a good show. I thought it might be interesting. It’s not just speeches at movie award shows. There are also webinars on sound mixing. But I thought it would be fun. When I saw Trevor Noah, Grammy host, approaching me I thought Oh my god. The camera was rolling, but they were framing me in this picture.
It’s a husband and wife thing. Some of it, I’m just like, “Alright, what is this act?” Like, I can’t keep up. “My wife is a great cook, so I’m sure she does.” And there you go, everyone! Problem = solved.
January 2023
This couple attends the 2023 Grammys, and their seemingly heated conversation sends the internet into a frenzy. Lip-readers are simply not acceptable!
They also star in a Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl commercial:
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get some adorable tattoos.
Also in January 2023
Bennifer starts off the new year with a highlights video we didn’t know we needed. Come for BTS photos from their wedding. Stay for all of the make-out session:
J.Lo talks about blending the families of her and Ben during an appearance on Today, saying “We moved together.” The children moved in together. It was a very emotional transition, but also a time of fulfillment for all your dreams. It’s been an amazing year. “It’s been my best year since I had my children.”
December 2022
Ben and Jen are having a cozy holiday season, centered around wearing comfortable sweaters and spoiling one another. According to a source at Entertainment Tonight, Ben is planning to give Jen some sentimental and special gifts that he has been searching for a long while. He also plans to give her beautiful jewelry as well as a few big surprises.
What is most important? Ben sings at the couple’s first Christmas celebration as a married pair!
November 2022
J.Lo reveals her split with Ben in 2004 during a long interview on Apple Music 1’s The Zane Lowe Show. She told ET that it was painful to break up. “I felt like I would die when we called off the wedding 20 years ago.”
Ben and Jen also have a wonderful Thanksgiving with their families.
October 2022
Ben and Jen, after a few months of blissful marriage, make their first appearance on the red carpet since they got married. They show up in matching suits! Ralph Lauren’s California show. Enjoy these cute pictures:
August 2022
Ben and Jen have married! Again! Jen reveals all in On the JLo about the couple’s second “I do”.
She writes, “I felt nothing but peace and happiness. I knew that we had finally settled down in a way one can only achieve when they have experienced loss and joy. They are also battle-tested enough to not take anything for granted and to embrace every precious moment. We are now in the long-desired phase of life, where we can be grateful for everything life has given us, including its trials and tribulations. This night was heaven ….”
July 2022
Jen and Ben begin the month with a handshake and look of love, while they shop for luxury cars.
J.Lo changes her name to “Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck and her husband go on honeymoon to Paris. They are photographed in Paris looking like they’re in love.
Ben makes a cameo in Jen’s Halftime. The film brought us back to early 2000s when the media’s treatment of the singer, which was often racist and cringeworthy, was a constant throughout her relationship with Ben. Ben says in the documentary, “I asked her, ‘Doesn’t this bother your?’ and she replied, ‘I am Latina.’ I’m a female. This was expected. You don’t really expect it. You expect to receive fair treatment.
Ben has been J.Lo’s biggest fan since the beginning! She clearly appreciates him, because she posted a cute video in his honor for Father’s Day.
May 2022
Insiders tell Us Weekly that J.Lo wants the formalities over with so they can begin their journey together sooner. The source also said she wanted to have a “spectacular” celebration and said both she and Ben were “committed to make this work, and take all the necessary steps to respect each others’ boundaries and learn their mistakes from the last time.”
A second source expressed similar sentiments with Entertainment Tonight. The insider said that Ben and Jen wanted to marry soon. They are considering a tropical or destination wedding. They are eager to spend their entire lives together, in love.
April 2022
Bennifer get engaged–again!!!!!!! Jen shares the good news with her subscribers in the newsletter, On the JLo.
What does J.Lo think about this proposal? She writes: “Did your dream ever come true?” (per CNN). “Saturday evening, while in my favorite place (the bubble bath), my gorgeous love got down on one knee and proposed. I was totally taken off guard. I looked into his eyes, smiling and crying all at once. “I was literally speechless when he asked, ‘Is this a yes?.’ I replied, ‘YES! Of course, that is a YES.
Bennifer’s $50 million home falls out of the escrow. So they start looking at mansions again in Los Angeles.
March 2022
Ben and Jen purchase a home together! By “house,” we refer to a massive $50 million estate with four (!!) kitchens. The house is located in a small area called Bel-Air, and the entire family from both sides of the family will live there.
December 2021
Bennifer is seen being cute during a Lakers match:
J.Lo will defend Ben in the coming weeks, after he has received criticism for his recent interview with Jennifer Garner. J.Lo, in a statement to People, denied that she had been “upset” by his remarks. She said, “This is not true.” This is not my feeling. “I couldn’t be more respectful of Ben as a dad, co-parent and person.”
October 2021
Ben and Jen attend the premiere of Ben’s latest movie The Last Duel.
Later that month, the pair were seen trick-or treating with Jennifer Garner.
September 2021
Ben and Jen attend the 78th Venice International Film Festival, their first red carpet appearance as a couple!
She wants to be a stepmom who is there for Ben in that area, and she’ll want him to make the same effort with her and Marc’s kids. She wants to be a stepmom that is there for Ben and will also want him to do the same with Marc’s children.
Jennifer and Ben are now official Instagram users on Leah Remini’s account.
June 2021
Page Six published pictures of Bennifer and her boyfriend making out during dinner. You can see them here. A source told E! that J.Lo is packing up her Miami rental and preparing to move with her twins to L.A. so she can be near Ben. News reports that J.Lo is “Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck“, and preparing to move to L.A. to be closer to Ben.
May 2021
Jen and Alex Rodriguez have ended their engagement. The couple announced their decision to Today in a joint press release amid (false!) rumors. There are rumors of cheating:
Ben complimented J.Lo on her May 2021 inStyle Cover Story, saying: “She remains to this day the hardest-working woman I’ve ever come across in this industry.” She is talented, but has worked hard to achieve her success. I am so happy that, finally, she’s getting the credit she deserves.
Then what? Things start happening. They are seen together in public, and they go on a vacation to Montana. TMZ says that the’ship between them has been “building” since February, when Ben began “to flood her with emails,” full of “love and longing.” Like…okay!
Page Six reported that Bennifer’s “public return romance” was meant to be “tightly regulated” but that the paparazzi ruined it. A source told us:
January 2021
Ana de Armas is done with Ben. They have discussed their futures and decided to split up together,” says a People source. Another source adds that the breakup was “mutual, and completely amicable.” There is deep respect and love between them, even though they are at different stages in their lives.
We will always have memz!
March 2020
Ben and Ana de Armas begin dating after they met on the Deep Water set. The couple is spotted in Cuba on vacation. It’s obvious they are a couple as Ben asks for photo credit.
February 2020
Ben told the New York Times, “Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck” for her role as J.Lo in Hustlers. She is the real deal. I have great respect for her and keep in touch with her periodically. It’s amazing that her first big hit came at age 50. “That’s fucking a ball.”
In the same month, Ben Affleck told Diane Sawyer, “I’d love to be in a relationship for five years that was deeply meaningful, and to which I would be deeply committed ….Five year from now, Ben Affleck will still be sober, happy, and seeing his children three and a quarter days per week. He will also have made three to four films that he finds interesting. I directed two movies that he’s hopefully proud of, and he’s in a stable, loving relationship.
March 2019
J.Lo and A.Rod are engaged in a truly massive ring!
October 2018
Ben and Jen Garner have divorced, even though they had separated in June 2015 years before. Ben Garner also separated from Lindsay Shookus, his girlfriend for a year. (She was seen recently partying with A.Rod! ).
March 2017
A-Rod & J.Lo begin dating! People quotes a source as saying, “She appears excited.” She has seen him around her family and likes the fact that he’s a father. She knows he’s a ladies man, but is cautious. It’s fun for now. “She is single and loves dating.”
He’s gushing about this guy:
August 2016
J.Lo Smart and Casper Smart have parted ways. A source told People that “the relationship just ran its course” and they had “hit a rough spot.”
January 2015
J.Lo told HuffPost Live that she had “no regrets about Ben Affleck” and said, “I think I would do it again.” I would. Even the relationship. “I just feel that everything is part your story and journey, is meant to exist and helps you grow. If you’re willing look at it and I’m ready to look.”
She also adds, “[Gigli] had a very bad review. At the time I was in an extremely public relationship that ended in a very bad way. The tabloid press was just starting to exist at that time and I became a poster girl for the moment. Every other week, I was featured in tabloids about my life falling apart. It was a difficult time.”
October 2011
J.Lo starts dating her backup dancer Casper Smart!
July 2011
J.Lo announces her separation from Marc Anthony, and the divorce is finalized in June 2014 after a few years.
June 2005
Ben and Jen Garner marry in a private ceremony on Turks and Caicos and have three children!
June 2004
J.Lo begins a new relationship with Marc Anthony, and the two get married in June, five months after she split up from Ben. Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck, she says that Marc Anthony “came into my life just three days after I was supposed to be at the altar saying ‘I do’ to another man. They have two adorable children together.”
Ben Affleck begins dating Jennifer Garner, his Daredevil costar. They were flirting like crazy when Jen was married with Scott Foley, and Ben was engaged to J.Lo.
January 2004
Jen and Ben confirm the split in a simple, straightforward statement by J.Lo’s representative. The rep says: “I am confirming that Jennifer Lopez ended her engagement with Ben Affleck.” We ask you to respect her privacy during this difficult time.
September 2003
Bennifer and her husband call off their wedding just days before it. They cite the media frenzy that has surrounded them.
November 2002
Ben proposes Jennifer (Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck) I have been haunted by a pink solitaire ring for over a decade. J.Lo told Diane Sawyer at the time that the proposal “was traditional but also done in a spectacular way as Ben would have done it…it was beautiful.”
December 2001
Jennifer and Ben fell in love on the set Gigli. The movie would bomb at the box-office. The best and worst times were both there.