Are Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Hanging Out Again?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made up one of the most popular celebrity couples of all time. The couple, also known as "Bennifer" in the media, met back in 2002 on the set of their film "Gigli," per People magazine. However, J.Lo was married to her second husband, dancer Criss Judd, at the time. Lopez and Judd split one year later and it wasn't long before the actress confirmed her romance with Affleck. The duo eventually got engaged, and Lopez's ring was truly a one-of-a-kind pink diamond that made headlines. "We didn't try to have a public relationship. We just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids, and it was like 'Oh my God.' It was just a lot of pressure," Lopez later admitted about her romance with Affleck.
Lopez and Affleck's breakup stunned their fans. The pair were set to walk down the aisle in Santa Barbara in September of 2003. However, just one day before the nuptials, the couple announced that they were postponing the ceremony. In January 2004, the pair announced their split. "Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck. At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy," Lopez's rep stated at the time. Years later, Lopez spoke sweetly about the relationship. "I think different time different thing, who knows what could've happened, but there was a genuine love there," she said in 2016. Now rumors are flying about the pair again.
Jen and Ben together again?
Page Six reports that Jennifer Lopez may be leaning on her former boyfriend Ben Affleck following her split with fiancé Alex Rodriguez. Sources tell the outlet that Lopez and Affleck have been spending some time together since the actress returned to Los Angeles after filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. However, the pair likely remember the intense media coverage of their previous relationship, and are reportedly trying to keep their meetings under wraps from the paparazzi. Affleck is said to have been seen visiting Lopez's home but is allegedly picked up in a white Escalade SUV that belongs to the actress. "Security picks him up at a nearby location and drops him off after spending a few hours at her house," an informant dished.
However, fans who are hoping for a romantic reunion between Lopez and Affleck may be disappointed. One source claims that the former flames are simply friends, and have been for many years. Neither party is a stranger to high-profile relationships. In the past, Lopez has been married to singer Marc Anthony and actor Ojani Noa, in addition to Cris Judd. She's also been engaged to former New York Yankee A-Rod as well as Affleck (via Hollywood Life). Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actor is divorced from actress Jennifer Garner and famously dated Gwyneth Paltrow (via Us Weekly). Only time will tell if Lopez and Affleck will rekindle their romance, but fans will likely be keeping a close eye on the situation.