A complete timeline of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's human relationship

On the left: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in July 2003. On the right: Lopez and Affleck in September 2021.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in July 2003. On the right: Lopez and Affleck in September 2021.
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  • "Gigli" costars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck began dating in 2002 and got engaged that year.
  • They postponed their hymeneals in September 2003 and officially split in Jan 2004.
  • Lopez confirmed their rekindled human relationship past posting a photo of them kissing in July 2021.

2001: Lopez and Affleck began filming the motion picture "Gigli."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez preparing to flick a scene on the fix of their movie "Gigli" on December 19, 2001 in Los Angeles.
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Affleck starred as the titular character, a mobster named Larry Gigli, and Lopez portrayed a gangster named Ricki.

Predictably, their characters fell in love and concluded up together by the decision of the critically-panned movie.

At the fourth dimension, Lopez was married to Cris Judd, her second husband (she was briefly married to Ojani Noa prior to that). She and Judd met on the ready of her music video for "Love Don't Cost a Affair" and wednesday in September 2001.

In an interview with Vanity Fair for a feature released in March 2003, Affleck denied speculation that he and Lopez acted romantic with each other while she was married.

"When I met her nosotros became really, actually, really skilful friends," Affleck said.

He continued: "But at get-go, because she was married, there was no thought of a romantic human relationship, so that created the opportunity to get to know each other without whatsoever of the falseness that goes with courting because y'all're trying to make a good impression."

Affleck said that neither of them changed aspects of themselves, and they "became actually skilful friends in a way that was very comfy."

"With Jen, I idea, Fifty-fifty though information technology can never happen, it was nice for me to know I was capable of feeling that style — that I could honey somebody in a way where what I actually wanted was for them to be happy, even more than I wanted what I wanted," he added. "That was a new experience for me."

April 2002: Ben Affleck took out ads in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, in which he gushed well-nigh working with Lopez on "Gigli."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck preparing to film a scene on the set of "Gigli" on December eighteen, 2001 in West Hollywood, California.
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Affleck wrote: "You accept shown kindness, dedication, diligence, humility, graciousness of spirit, beauty in courage, great empathy, astonishing talent, existent poise and true grace...It has been nothing but an accolade and a pleasure to work with y'all. I only wish I were lucky enough to be in all your movies.''

He also signed the advertising: ''With love, respect and gratitude, Ben Affleck.''

Of the big gesture, Affleck after told Vanity Fair that Lopez "had developed this reputation every bit a diva and a hurting in the a--," and he wanted to publicly phonation his support of her and "counteract" that narrative.

"She works harder than anybody I've always seen," he said. "I thought/was busy with movies and television receiver and writing; I felt pretty maxed out until I met her. She was doing all that and recording albums on weekends!"

July 2002: Lopez filed for divorce from Judd, a calendar month after breakup reports spread. She and Affleck went public with their human relationship that summer.

Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd at the Oscars on March 25, 2001 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lopez cited irreconcilable differences every bit their reason for ending their marriage.

"Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd have announced they have resolved all issues arising out of their marriage. The resolution was extremely amicable," their lawyer said in a statement shared past People.

Affleck told Vanity Fair that he wasn't aware of marital bug betwixt Lopez and Judd because she never mentioned it during their conversations.

"We would hang out, but I talked about me all the fourth dimension: 'Enough about you!' I was vaguely aware she had something going on, simply I was too busy running off my rima oris," he said.

"Information technology changed when she told me she was getting separated," Affleck said about when things changed between them. "At that indicate, information technology became a possibility; doors were opened."

November 5, 2002: Lopez released her music video for "Jenny From the Block," starring her and Affleck.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in the music video for "Jenny From the Cake."
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The music video drew inspiration from the couple's real-life experience of being scrutinized by the public and existence hounded by paparazzi.

It showed them making out on a yacht and holding up a tabloid that included chatter near them.

That month, Lopez and Affleck were spotted filming their 2nd movie together, "Jersey Daughter," in New York City and New Jersey.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in a horse carriage during the filming of "Jersey Girl" on November 7, 2002 in New York City.
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The picture show was directed by Kevin Smith, who later said that he coined the term "Bennifer" — the couple's hybrid nickname. Smith said he gave Lopez and Affleck the moniker "during 'Bailiwick of jersey Girl' pre-production, earlier the world establish out they were dating."

In the movie, Lopez portrayed Affleck's wife who died while giving birth to their daughter.

November 11, 2002: Their engagement was confirmed during the couple's interview with Diane Sawyer every bit office of ABC's "PrimeTime: Special Edition."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez filming "Jersey Girl" in New York City in November 2002.
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The couple spilled all the details on Affleck's "traditional" proposal and the custom-made, vi-carat pinkish diamond engagement ring from Harry Winston.

"It's just a blanket, a quilt of rose petals, all over the whole unabridged house," Lopez said of the unexpected proposal that took place in Boston. "Then many candles, and vases, bouquets. And my song 'Glad' was playing ... I walk in and I was simply overwhelmed. I wasn't expecting it, and I was just like 'Oh my God.'"

Lopez said that she began "sobbing" as he read a handwritten alphabetic character list the reasons why he loved her and wanted to spend the residual of his life with her. She got even more emotional when she saw the pinkish diamond, which was her favorite rock.

"I had cried a lot over sadness over the years," she said during the interview. "And for the outset time in my life, I cried incredible purging tears of happiness. It was the most cleansing feeling and the well-nigh wonderful feeling I had ever had."

The "On the Flooring" singer also described Affleck as "brilliantly smart…. Loving. Charming. Affectionate. And I but admire him in every style. I respect him. I feel similar he teaches me things." crazy life and needing a sense of security."

November 26, 2002: Lopez's tertiary studio album was released, drawing inspiration from her human relationship with Affleck.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez filming "Bailiwick of jersey Girl" in Nov 2002.
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"This Is Me... Then" featured tracks like "Jenny From the Block" and "All I Accept." The album as well included a song called "Dear Ben," which was a love letter to the histrion.

February nine, 2003: The couple attended the LA premiere of Affleck's film "Daredevil."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of "Daredevil" at the Village Theatre on Feb 9, 2003 in Los Angeles, California.
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The event took place at the Hamlet Theatre in Los Angeles, California and the film was released on February 14.

Affleck also posed on the reddish carpeting with costars Colin Farrell, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Jennifer Garner — who he'd become on to marry.

At the time, Garner was married to "Felicity" costar Scott Foley. Their hymeneals took place in October 2000 and Garner filed for divorce in May 2003. Foley later told Boob tube Guide that at that place was no adultery involved.

March 2003: In his Vanity Fair feature, Affleck said that Lopez fabricated him a better person and he was excited to marry her.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Maid in Manhattan" on Dec 8, 2002.
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"Jennifer is a really wonderful, fabulous woman, smart and interesting," he told the publication. "Spending time with her makes me a improve person and a happier person. She impresses me every mean solar day. It feels better to me to exist with her than without her."

He added: "Jen and I desire to get married for the reason everyone else does: we roughshod in love. I'm in love; I want to have a family; and she's the just person I've ever met who made me entertain the thought of doing that."

The "Gone Girl" star said that he didn't understand the public'due south obsession with the relationship, merely had an thought why people were so interested.

"I think it has to do with race and class, the fact that I'm white and she's Puerto Rican," he said. "That's what's underneath, although nobody says it, because it's not politically correct."

Affleck also said that people made incorrect assumptions about Lopez's romantic life because she was "characterized every bit oversexed."

"Jen has had fewer boyfriends than your boilerplate loftier-school junior," he said. "In the physical sense, she'southward extremely celibate."

He added: "She'southward had a much simpler, more hands explainable, more make clean romantic history than I have. She can tell the whole story in 15 minutes, whereas I always preface the whole story with 'Information technology was complicated ...'"

Affleck besides said that race was a gene, because "there's a kind of language that's used almost her — the spicy Latina, the tempestuous diva. She's characterized as oversexed."

"She'southward a deeply misunderstood woman, in my stance," he said.

August 1, 2003: "Gigli" was released in theaters and famously flopped at the box office.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in "Gigli."
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In the years that followed, Lopez spoke about the difficulties that followed.

"I retrieve the worst, probably lowest point was the whole 'Gigli' era. It was pretty tough," she said in a 2015 interview with "HuffPost Alive," co-ordinate to E! News.

"It was a very badly reviewed flick," she elaborated. "I was in a high-contour human relationship at the time that fell apart in a really bad way, so the kind of mix of those 2 things and the tabloid press had only come into being at the time, so I was similar a poster child for that moment."

She added: "I was in the tabloids every other week about how my life was falling apart. Information technology was a tough time."

Despite the hardships, Lopez said that she had "no regrets."

"I would practice it all over again, I think," she said. "I actually would. Even the relationship part. "

In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2017, the star said that she was "eviscerated" by that period in her life.

"I lost my sense of self, questioned if I belonged in this business, thought possibly I did suck at everything," she said. "And my human relationship [with Affleck] self-destructed in forepart of the entire world. It was a 2-year thing for me until I picked myself upward again."

September 2003: Lopez and Affleck'due south wedding ceremony was postponed because of public attending.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Gigli" in Los Angeles on July 27, 2003.
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According to People, the couple was supposed to wed in Santa Barbara but pushed it back presently before the planned appointment.

"Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date," they said in a argument. "When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring iii split up 'decoy brides' at three different locations, we realized that something was awry."

They continued: "We began to feel that the spirit of what should have been the happiest 24-hour interval of our lives could be compromised. Nosotros felt what should have been a blithesome and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends."

January 2004: Their carve up was officially announced.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the Oscars in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2003.
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The announcement wasn't entirely surprising to fans, who noticed that Affleck went solo to events and Lopez was spotted sans her engagement ring.

"Jennifer Lopez has concluded her engagement to Ben Affleck," a rep for the singer said, per People. "At this difficult time, we enquire that you respect her privacy."

March 26, 2004: Their moving-picture show "Jersey Girl" was released in theaters.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in "Jersey Girl."
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While information technology wasn't as despised by critics equally "Gigli," the movie nevertheless received poor reviews.

June 5, 2004: Lopez married Marc Anthony in Los Angeles.

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala in May 2011.
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The ceremony took place in her Beverly Hills domicile and had a small invitee list.

Lopez and Anthony welcomed twins named Max and Emme on February 22, 2008.

In July 2011, the pair revealed their split.

"This was a very difficult decision," they said in a joint statement. "We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters. It is a painful time for all involved and nosotros appreciate the respect of our privacy at this fourth dimension."

June 2005: Affleck married Garner in a low-key wedding ceremony ceremony that took place in Turks and Caicos.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in November 2014.
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A few months subsequently, in December 2005, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Violet.

Garner gave birth to two more than children: daughter Seraphina in Jan 2009 and son Samuel in February 2012.

In June 2015, the couple revealed their breakdown later on being married for a decade.

"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," their statement to People read. "Nosotros go forward with dear and friendship for 1 another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we enquire to be respected during this difficult fourth dimension."

January 25, 2013: Lopez said that she and Affleck notwithstanding communicated, more often than not via e-mail.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in New York Urban center on Dec 8, 2002.
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Actualization on Katie Couric'southward talk show titled "Katie," the singer said that information technology wasn't awkward running into exes Diddy and Affleck at the Golden Globes that year.

"We run in the same circles," she said. "I do see them. The earth doesn't know that I come across them. I don't go, 'Hey, I ran into Diddy today.' I don't tweet that kind of stuff. But I do come across them."

"We talk and nosotros email, more email than anything," Lopez added of keeping in bear upon with Affleck.

Lopez said that she was "happy" for Affleck after his movie "Argo," which he directed, produced, and starred in, won two awards at the event: best drama picture and all-time director.

The vocaliser chosen the film "1 of the best pictures of the yr" and said that she gave him a standing ovation when he won.

November four, 2014: Lopez opened up nigh her romantic history in her memoir titled "True Love."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct 11, 2003.
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"Ben and I split upwardly at the moment when I thought nosotros were committing to each other forever, information technology was my first existent heartbreak, it felt like my heart had been torn out of my chest," she wrote, per Page Six.

Lopez said that she "sought out comfort in some other person."

"Marc came back into my life three days after I should take been at the altar proverb 'I do' to some other man," she wrote.

March 2016: Lopez said that she and Affleck had "genuine dear" for each other.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles on May 11, 2003.
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"We didn't try to take a public relationship," she said in an interview with Jess Cagle, the editorial director at People and Entertainment Weekly. "Nosotros just happened to be together at the nativity of the tabloids, and it was like 'Oh my God.' It was just a lot of pressure."

She added: "I recollect different time different affair, who knows what could've happened, only there was a genuine love there."

January 2019: Lopez said that tabloid attending "absolutely" led to their breakup.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in New York on Dec 6, 2002.
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"When the tabloids were out and nosotros were being hounded past paparazzi constantly, information technology was a really hard time," she said during part one of her documentary for MTV called "The Ride."

"I think being on the cover of those tabloids for ii years straight and it was brutal," she added. "I remember it admittedly contributed to the demise of our relationship and the dear that nosotros had. In that location was so much judgment and pressure and scrutiny and opinions and it was merely a really, really hard thing to bargain with."

She shared similar thoughts months afterward during an interview with "CBS This Morning time," in which she said that the media attention was "scary" and "overwhelming" for her and Affleck.

February 18, 2020: Affleck said that Lopez should have been nominated for an Oscar for her performance in "Hustlers."

Jennifer Lopez in "Hustlers."
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He praised his ex during an interview with the New York Times, but the quotes never made it into the feature. The reporter, Brooks Barnes, shared the comment in a Twitter thread with other quotes that didn't make the cut.

"She should have been nominated," Affleck said. "She's the real thing. I go along in impact periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. How crawly is it that she had her biggest hit movie at l? That's f---ing baller."

January four, 2021: Affleck said that people said sexist and racist things near Lopez that wouldn't exist acceptable today.

Jennifer Lopez in February 2019.
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"People were and then f---ing mean about her — sexist, racist," he said during The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast. "Ugly, vicious shit was written about her in means that if you wrote it at present you would literally be fired for saying those things you said."

Affleck said that nowadays, Lopez is more respected for her achievements.

"I would say you have a better shot, coming from the Bronx, of catastrophe up equally [Justice Sonia] Sotomayor on the Supreme Court than yous practise of having Jennifer Lopez's career and being who she is at 50 years old today," he said.

Jan xviii, 2021: Multiple outlets reported that Affleck and "Knives Out" star Ana de Armas bankrupt up after dating for less than a year.

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in April 2020.
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People and E! News were amidst the publications that reported the breakup in January 2021. According to a source that spoke to People, de Armas concluded the relationship.

The two stars met while filming the upcoming psychological thriller "Deep Water" in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2019.

Throughout the pandemic, they were ofttimes photographed while going on walks together in LA. The actress also spent time with Affleck'southward kids that he shares with Garner.

De Armas made their relationship Instagram official in Apr 2020 when she posted a photograph of the "Justice League" star with his arms around her waist, jubilant her 32nd birthday.

Subsequently their breakup was revealed, paparazzi saw a life-size cutout of de Armas being thrown in Affleck's trash bin. The aforementioned one was previously seen on Affleck's backyard in June 2020, seemingly every bit function of a prank that his kids pulled on him.

April v, 2021: Affleck spoke nigh Lopez's work ethic and agelessness in her May 2021 comprehend story for InStyle.

Jennifer Lopez wearing Versace's iconic jungle print apparel in September 2019.
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Affleck was one of several friends and costars of Lopez who spoke highly of the entertainer.

"I thought I had a good piece of work ethic, but I was completely humbled and diddled abroad by what she was committed to doing day in and day out, the seriousness in which she took her work, the quiet and dedicated manner she went about accomplishing her goals, and then how she would get back and redouble her efforts," Affleck said.

The actor continued: "She remains, to this day, the hardest-working person I've come across in this business. She has keen talent, just she has besides worked very hard for her success, and I'thousand so happy for her that she seems, at long final, to exist getting the credit she deserves."

Joking about the vocaliser seemingly beingness ageless, Affleck said, "Where are you keeping the fountain of youth? Why practise you look the same equally you did in 2003 and information technology kind of looks like I'm in my 40s…at best?"

April 15, 2021: Lopez and Alex Rodriguez confirmed that they carve up afterward four years together.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez in Jan 2020.
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Folio Six was the first to report their breakup in March, citing an anonymous source.

The breakup was likewise confirmed by TMZ, E! News, and People. A source told People that the split "has been a long time coming" for the two stars.

The post-obit mean solar day, the couple shared a joint statement with People, saying: "We are working through some things."

In Apr, they appear the end of their relationship and 2-year engagement via a joint statement to the "Today" show.

"Nosotros take realized we are meliorate equally friends and look forward to remaining and then," they said. "We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the all-time for each other and one another'due south children. Out of respect for them, the only other annotate we have to say is thank y'all to anybody who has sent kind words and support."

April 30, 2021: Page Six reported that Lopez and Affleck were spending time together at her LA home.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez in January 2020. On the right: Ben Affleck in March 2020.
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According to the publication, Affleck was reportedly "picked upward in a white Escalade SUV that allegedly belongs to Lopez and and then taken to her nearby mansion."

Anonymous sources that spoke to People and Due east! News said that Lopez and Affleck were simply friends.

"They have a not bad time hanging out," a source told People a few days after photos were get-go published of the ii stars in separate vehicles. "It'due south been years since they caught upwardly properly. They accept lots to talk about."

Affleck and Lopez besides participated in Global Citizen's "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World," which aired on Saturday, May two. Lopez performed, while Affleck spoke on phase with Jimmy Kimmel. The two weren't photographed together at the taping, which took place in California.

May x, 2021: People reported that they "spent several days" together in Montana.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez in January 2020. On the right: Ben Affleck in March 2019.
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"They have a strong connectedness. It'due south all been quick and intense, merely Jennifer is happy," an anonymous source told People.

Daily Mail published photographs of Lopez and Affleck in a car together in Montana, with the "Good Will Hunting" role player driving. The publication reported that Affleck owns a domicile in Big Heaven.

According to a source that spoke to E! News, Lopez and Affleck spent about a week in Yellowstone Guild in Montana, "but the ii of them."

Another source as well told the publication that Affleck reached out to Lopez "to see how she was doing and they had dinner together a few times inside this last month."

"They picked up where they last left off and are enjoying each other'southward company correct now," the source said.

People went on to written report that Lopez was in contact with the role player prior to her breakdown with Rodriguez, simply "information technology was friendly conversations" and she didn't run across upwards with Affleck until her relationship ended.

The publication besides said that information technology was Affleck's idea for them to go on a trip exterior of LA.

Among dating speculation, Matt Damon, Affleck's longtime all-time friend and collaborator, weighed in and told the "Today" testify: "I hope it'south true. I love them both. I hope information technology's true. That would be awesome."

May 23, 2021: The stars spent time together in Miami.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez in Feb 2020. On the right: Ben Affleck in May 2021.
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They were photographed descending a staircase together and a source told East! News that Affleck "took a red-eye to Miami and went straight to J.Lo's new firm in the early morning time hours. She looked very happy to meet him and they walked effectually the belongings together and then she could show him around."

Fans also speculated that Affleck had started re-wearing a watch that he often sported when he and Lopez previously dated.

The following day, they were photographed going to a gym. They were as well seen on the balcony of the "On the Floor" singer's rental abode in Miami.

A source later on told Us Weekly that they were full-on dating, though neither star commented on the reports.

"Jen and Ben are both very happy with each [other] and are excited to see where the human relationship goes," an bearding source told the publication. "They are full-on dating and very happy together."

Co-ordinate to Folio Six, Lopez and Affleck "planned to denote their reunion in a more tightly controlled" prior to the initial photos circulated showing him reportedly visiting her house.

A source told Folio Six that Lopez was originally "planning to brand an annunciation that they are back together on Instagram."

June 1, 2021: They were photographed with their arms around each other in California.

On the left: Ben Affleck in May 2021. On the right: Jennifer Lopez in May 2021.
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Photos obtained by Page Six showed the stars walking shut together as they headed to chef Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant at the Pendry hotel located in West Hollywood.

Days later, Affleck was photographed smiling at the paparazzi as he left Lopez'due south domicile in a vehicle.

Eastward! News and other publications reported that Lopez was looking into moving from Miami to LA and considering schools in that location for her twins to attend in the autumn.

In early on June, Affleck was besides seen spending time at a casino in Nevada with Lopez's mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez.

"They bask gambling together and have done it in the past," a source told Due east! News. "Ben had the opportunity to work in Vegas this week and she came out."

June 14, 2021: Photos obtained by Page 6 showed Lopez and Affleck kissing.

On the left: Ben Affleck in November 2017. On the right: Jennifer Lopez in December 2019.
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Photos and a video published by the publication showed the two stars kissing, leaning in close, and talking with each other at a table.

Co-ordinate to Folio Six, Lopez and Affleck were having dinner at Nobu in Malibu on Sunday. They were reportedly at the restaurant with Lopez's twins to celebrate the birthday of the "Hustler" star'south sis, Lynda Lopez.

Photos of their PDA came a few days after Lopez was spotted seemingly wearing a flannel shirt that Affleck was previously photographed in.

They continued to be photographed in public together.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez at the Toronto International Motion picture Festival in September 2019. On the right: Ben Affleck at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Oct 2019.
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In photos published by Folio Half-dozen, they were seen at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 2 with their kids from previous relationships.

The following day, Lopez and Affleck were photographed with their arms wrapped around each other while walking in the Hamptons. They were after seen shopping with Lopez's kids in the Hamptons.

Not long after, Lopez liked a photograph posted past a fan account on Instagram called @lopezaffleck, which showed Affleck on the gear up of the 2010 movie "The Town."

The "Argo" star was also photographed spending time at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, California with his kids and Lopez's daughter named Emme.

July 22, 2021: Leah Remini posted a photo of the couple in omnipresence at her 51st birthday celebration days prior.

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini on "Sentinel What Happens Live."
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A video recap shared past Remini included a photo of herself and Lopez hugging Affleck. Lopez too had her hand placed on the role player's chest as he posed in the heart.

July 24, 2021: Lopez made their rekindled relationship Instagram-official on her 52nd birthday.

Jennifer Lopez in July 2021.
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The vocalizer posted a series of photos of herself in a swimsuit on her Twitter and Instagram.

"5 2 … what it do …💗 📸: @lacarba," she captioned the post. The last photo in Lopez'due south Instagram post showed her and Affleck kissing.

Fans also noticed that the framed black-and-white prototype in the groundwork of one of her birthday photos is the same snap of her and Affleck that was taken for his 2003 Vanity Fair feature.

In improver, the couple celebrated Lopez'southward birthday with a political party at L'Opera in St. Tropez, France. A video from the festivities showed Lopez singing along to her track "Jenny From the Block," whose music video starred Affleck, as waiters danced on the tables.

They were also seen seemingly recreating a famous moment from the "Jenny From the Block" music video, in which Affleck put his hand on Lopez's butt while on a yacht. Some fans have even speculated that the stars are recreating scenes for the music video'southward upcoming 20th anniversary next year.

Beth Bugdaycay, the creative director and cofounder of Foundrae, told East! News that Affleck designed custom jewelry to gift Lopez for her birthday.

Paparazzi photos that were taken of Lopez shortly after her birthday showed the singer wearing a gold necklace that spelled out "BEN."

After spending time in St. Tropez, the stars were seen dining at a restaurant in Capri, Italy and walking paw-in-hand.

August 23, 2021: Affleck was photographed browsing at Tiffany's in Century Urban center, California.

Ben Affleck in September 2021.
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Photos published by Page Six showed the actor shopping with his female parent and his son.

An anonymous source told E! News that Affleck wasn't in search of an appointment ring for Lopez. instead, he was reportedly making a stop at the jewelry store as part of a scavenger hunt with his kids.

September 10, 2021: The couple returned to the reddish carpet for the first time since getting back together.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the Venice Moving picture Festival in September 2021.
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Lopez accompanied Affleck to the premiere of his upcoming film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Flick Festival. The stars laughed, smiled, held hands, and kissed during their first red carpet appearance in 18 years.

September 13, 2021: Affleck and Lopez attended the Met Gala together.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 Met Gala.
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Lopez walked the carpet solo in a Western-themed outfit from Ralph Lauren, but Affleck posed beside her for photos later at the result. They besides kissed while wearing masks.

September 16, 2021: Lopez praised Affleck's piece of work in his film "The Last Duel."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Venice on September 10, 2021.
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The singer posted a video on social media, recapping her trip to Venice with Affleck.

Lopez wrote: "I had such a cute time!! And I'm so excited for you guys to come across this flick!! It'southward the first script Matt and Ben have written together forth with Nicole Holofcener since Good Volition Hunting!! And information technology'due south amazing!! The acting past the whole cast is fantastic. Jodie Comer plays the lead and she is awesome!!! It was a magical trip and I hope y'all enjoy the pics!!"

September 2021: Affleck praised Lopez's "effect on the world" every bit a woman of color.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of the motion picture "The Concluding Duel."
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"All I can tell you is that I have seen firsthand the difference representation makes because I have seen, over and over and over and over, women of color approach Jennifer and tell her what her example as a strong woman and a adult female succeeding and demanding her fair share in the business world ways to them," Affleck said in an interview with AdWeek every bit part of a characteristic on Lopez.

He continued: "I am in awe of what Jennifer'south effect on the globe is. At nearly, every bit an creative person, I can make movies that move people. Jennifer has inspired a massive grouping of people to experience they have a seat at the table in this country. That is an effect few people throughout history have had, 1 I will never know and i I can only stand past and adore with respect."

Oct 9, 2021: Lopez and Affleck attended the NYC premiere of "The Last Duel" at Lincoln Center.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the NYC premiere of "The Final Duel" on October 9, 2021.
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Affleck wore a black velvet conform and Lopez chose a sparkling brown two-slice outfit.

December 2021: Affleck evaded questions almost how exactly he and Lopez rekindled their romance in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Oct 2021.
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"I can say that it's definitely beautiful to me," Affleck coyly said.

He continued: "And, y'all know, one of the things I really value across all facets of my life now is that it was handled in a style that reflected that. My life now reflects not just the person that I desire to be, but the person that I really feel like I am — which is non perfect, but somebody who tries very hard and cares very much about being honest and authentic and accountable."

The player further teased their human relationship by proverb: "Information technology's a great story. And, yous know, mayhap one day I'll tell information technology. I'll write it all out. And so I'll light it on burn."

Affleck also alluded to marrying Lopez, just he didn't give further details.

"The nigh important matter is existence a good father," he said. "The second most of import thing is to be a adept human. And a good person. And, ostensibly, you know, a expert husband. Hopefully."

December 12, 2021: Lopez supported Affleck at the LA premiere of "The Tender Bar," which took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Dec 2021.
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Affleck stars in the pic, which is directed by George Clooney.

Feb 1, 2022: Lopez said that Affleck is now "everything I ever knew he was and wanted to be."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in December 2021.
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Lopez spoke in-depth most her relationship with Affleck in an interview with People, proverb: "I experience and then lucky and happy and proud to exist with him."

She called their relationship a "healthy" ane and said that she'due south "so proud of the man he'southward go that I've watched from afar."

"To meet the person, the human existence, the man that he is today, the begetter that he is today, the partner that he is — he is then everything I e'er knew he was and wanted to be," she said.

"It's a cute love story that nosotros got a 2d risk," the "Marry Me" star continued, explaining that the 2 stars were "naïve" when they dated in the early on 2000s.

Comparing their current relationship to their former one, the entertainer said that at present, "in that location'due south more of an appreciation and a celebration for it."

"When you detect somebody and you really, really love them and you get a second gamble at that? That is a really rare, precious, beautiful thing and we don't take it for granted," she said.

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