Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were one of the most iconic celebrity couples. Nearly two decades after first making headlines and earning the nickname “Bennifer,” the have made it official by getting married in Las Vegas followed by a celebration at Ben’s Riceboro, Georgia estate with friends and family in August 2022. But their love didn’t last forever, as Jennifer filed for divorce from Ben in August 2024.
Find out everything you need to know about Bennifer from their first romance to their eventual breakup below. How Did Ben & J.Lo get together? Ben and Jennifer’s romance started while they were both working on the movie Gigli in 2002.
While the 2003 romcom was far from a hit, it did lead to the leads striking up a romance on-set, which led to the couple making their debut in 2002. “We met at a couple of parties. We barely paid any attention to each other,” Jennifer said during a 2003 Dateline interview for the movie.
“We became friends first.” Gigli wasn’t the only movie that the couple made together! The pair also co-starred in the 2004 movie Jersey Girl, which was another box office flop. The movie didn’t come out until March 2004, a few months after the pair had officially split up.
Their First Engagement During Bennifer’s first time as a couple, they were instant media darlings! They got engaged in late 2002, with Ben popping the question with a PINK ring , worth a reported $2.5 million. Their relationship continued to be a major public interes.
