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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck divorce rumors: Timeline of their off-and-on relationship
From their initial engagement to their recent separation rumors, their relationship has captured the public’s attention.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, famously known as “Bennifer,” are currently facing persistent divorce rumors. Their relationship, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs, is under intense scrutiny once again.
Recent reports suggest that Lopez and Affleck are experiencing significant marital issues. With Lopez focused heavily on her career and Affleck preferring a more private life, their differences have created tension. Ben has reportedly been staying at a separate residence, further fueling separation rumors.
What is the timeline of their off-and-on relationship?
2002-2004: Lopez and Affleck originally started dating in 2002, becoming engaged shortly after. However, they called off their 2003 wedding just days before the event and officially split in early 2004.
It is reported that Jennifer Lopez did not return the engagement ring that Ben Affleck gave her when they broke up in 2004. Although there were initial reports suggesting she planned to quietly return the $2.5 million pink diamond ring for closure, this did not happen. Lopez’s former publicist confirmed in 2021 that she never returned the ring.
2021: The couple rekindled their romance in mid-2021, going Instagram official in July. The reunion began when Affleck started reaching out to Lopez in February 2021 while she was filming “Shotgun Wedding” in the Dominican Republic.
He sent her emails expressing his admiration and longing, and they continued to correspond regularly throughout her stay there. Their first public appearance together after reuniting was in May 2021, when they took a trip to Montana over Mother’s Day weekend
2022: They got engaged again in April and married in July 2022, nearly two decades after their initial breakup.
The engagement ring Ben Affleck gave to Jennifer Lopez in 2022 is an 8.5-carat green diamond, which is extremely rare and valuable. The ring is estimated to cost between $5 million and $10 million.
Despite these challenges, both have been seen wearing their wedding rings, and there are claims that they are attending couples therapy to work on their relationship. Public appearances have been scarce, and they haven’t been photographed together for weeks, leading to speculation about the stability of their marriage