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Some fairytale romances dont have happy endings.
The pair first crossed paths in 2001 while filming their movie Gigli and quickly began dating thereafter.
After two movies and one failed engagement later, J.Lo and Ben Affleck remained good friends.
They rekindled their romance in April 2021, and the Bennifer supporters couldnt contain their excitement.
Sadly, the celebration and excitement didnt last long.
Lopez was still married to backup dancer Cris Judd, whom she divorced in 2003.
On November 10, 2002,ABCexclusively broke the news that J.Lo and Ben Affleck were officially engaged.
The Hustlers actress spilled the tea in an interview with Primetimes Diane Sawyer.
At the time, JLo shared that the proposal was traditional and very, very beautiful.
The actress also flashed her Harry Winston pink-diamond solitaire ring, custom-made by her then-fiance.
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During the interview, JLo confessed that she was a romantic at heart.
The early 2000s marked the birth of the tabloid frenzy, and Bennifer constantly found itself amid it all.
Despite their budding romance, the duos 2003 rom-com Gigli bombed at the box office.
J.Lo and Ben Affleck briefly split up after the canceled wedding and even reunited momentarily.
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Despite their breakup, J.Lo and Ben Affleck have remained friends.
In an interview with theNew York Times, Affleck praised his ex-wife for her role in Hustlers.
Lopez married Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014 and shares twins Emme Maribel Muniz and Max Muniz.
Ben Affleck was married to 13 Going on 30 actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018.
The onset of Bennifer 2.0 was filled with sunshine and rainbows.
JLo and Ben Affleck debuted their Met Gala on September 23, 2021.
The couple continued to make public appearances and even professed their love for each other in multiple interviews.
The couple jetted off to Italy for their honeymoon right after.
Though people would continue to refer to her as Jennifer Lopez, her legal name will be Mrs. Affleck.
On multiple occasions, J.Lo gushed about her relationship with Affleck.
The actress stated, True love does exist, and some thingsdolast forever, and thats real.
Bennifer made an appearance at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in February 2023.
He shared his thoughts during a conversation withThe Hollywood Reporterin March 2023.
In February 2024, J.Lo released a three-part ode to her husband, Affleck.
The album was accompanied by a visual musical documentary called This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.
The Greatest Love Story Never Told showcases the behind-the-scenes action that went into the documentary.
Naturally, this fueled speculation that the duo were going through a rough patch.
As per court documents obtained byToday, Beniffers divorce was finalized on January 6, 2025.
The actress said she doesnt regret quitting with Affleck or the pain she endured while getting over it.
Bennifer might be over, but the former couple intend to continue their friendship.
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