Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are an American celebrity couple known for a highly publicized relationship that began in 2002, ended in 2004, and was rekindled in 2021.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are an American celebrity couple known for a highly publicized relationship that began in 2002, ended in 2004, and was rekindled in 2021. They married in 2022, but Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024; the divorce was finalized in January 2025.

History

Lopez and Affleck’s relationship became a major celebrity story in the early 2000s. After their initial breakup in 2004, they reunited nearly two decades later, marrying in 2022 before separating again in 2024.

Media attention

The pair became one of the most widely discussed celebrity couples of their era, with extensive tabloid and entertainment coverage. The nickname “Bennifer” was commonly used by the media to describe their relationship.

Work together

They appeared together in the films *Gigli* (2003) and *Jersey Girl* (2004). They also appeared together in music-video projects, including “Jenny from the Block” and “Marry Me.”

Later developments

After their 2024 separation and divorce filing, reports noted that they continued to be seen together at some public events. Coverage in 2025 described the divorce as finalized, with no romantic reunion reported.