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The love story between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: milestones of their 20 years of dating and disagreements

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The love story between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: milestones of their 20 years of dating and disagreements

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, together at the premiere of the movie “Daredevil”. AP photo

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The love story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Almost two decades have passed, but – as you know – they finally got married last Saturday, July 16, in Las Vegas, in a ceremony at the A Little White Wedding Chapel, north of Las Vegas.

J. Lo and Ben had been a couple 20 years ago and then they separated. But life has brought them together again.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at their wedding.  Instagram by Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at their wedding. Instagram by Jennifer Lopez

Now that they are a happy newlywed couple, let’s retrace the milestones of their long history together, separated and reunited.

December 2001

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a photo of "Gigli".  photo EFE

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in a photo of “Gigli”. photo EFE

Lopez and Affleck meet on the set of Lilies, where they play two thieves who have to do a job together. In real life, friendship begins.

April 2002

Media and fans are starting to speculate that there is more than just friendship between J.Lo and Ben, as he places a full-page ad in trade magazines stating, “It was truly an honor and a pleasure to work with. te I wish I was lucky enough to be in all your films.

And he signs it: “With love, respect and gratitude”, Ben Affleck “.

July 2002

Jennifer Lopez and her husband Chris Judd legally separated in mid-2002, but are rumored to have long separated.

Their lawyers’ statement reads: “Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd announce that they have resolved all the legal issues of their marriage and everything has been very friendly and on good terms … Both will remain friends.”

August 2002

There are photos taken by the paparazzi where López and Affleck are kissing.

November 2002

The couple announced their engagement after Affleck proposes and presents her with a magnificent 6.1-carat diamond.

Ben appears in the block’s single Jenny video, where the script shows that she wants him. In the video, Affleck kisses her ass on a yacht.

March 2003

Ben Affleck and his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of "Daredevil".  Photo: Reuters

Ben Affleck and his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of “Daredevil”. Photo: Reuters

Lopez and Affleck make a stunning entrance to the Oscars and are the big picture on the red carpet.

July 2003

The first of "Gigli".  AP photo

The first of “Gigli”. AP photo

The couple goes to the premiere of their movie Lilieswhich doesn’t work well in theaters and is a flop.

September 2003

A few days before the wedding, the couple decides to postpone everything and makes a statement that reads: “Given the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we decided to postpone the date. When we found out we were planning to hire doubles in different locations, we realized this had gone too far and felt that the spirit of what would be the happiest day of our lives was in danger. We felt that a holy and happy day could be ruined. “

According to some sources, the couple decides to take “a break”.

January 2004

The couple officially cancels the engagement and separates.

March 2004

Another movie they made together comes out, girl’s sweaterwhich is another failure.

June 2004

Marc Anthony, happy with Jennifer Lopez.  AFP photo

Marc Anthony, happy with Jennifer Lopez. AFP photo

Jennifer Lopez marries the singer Marco Antonio, with whom he has twins. In her 2014 autobiography, she relates that “The end of my relationship with Ben broke my heart and Marc came into my life three days after I was supposed to say ‘I do'”.

June 2005

A year later, Affleck marries actress Jennifer Garner in a private ceremony. They have three children.

July 2011

Fans are shocked when Lopez and Anthony announce they are separating. Marc files for a legal divorce in April 2012.

July 2015

Another shock for fans: Garner and Affleck announce they will split, although legally they will only do so two years later.

According to a source, “They remain friends and will continue to raise their children in a friendly way. They had already planned to get a divorce but they needed time. Kids are their priority.”

March 2019

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez at the Oscars.  Photo: EFE

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez at the Oscars. Photo: EFE

Jennifer Lopez and former baseball player Alex Rodriguez announce their engagement, two years after their first dates and 20 years after signing a poster for him because he said he was a big fan of his.

February 2020

Affleck talks about the wonders of J. Lo when promoting his film The way back. She says she doesn’t regret doing Gigli because “I got to know Jennifer Lopez, that she is a fabulous person and I am very happy with her successes.”

She adds: “I don’t think she always gets the respect she deserves, perhaps because she is such a powerful woman and perhaps because she is Latin”.

March 2021

A strange and confusing fact emerges: Lopez and Rodriguez are said to have separated, but days later they release a statement saying that they are a couple.

April 2021

Rodriguez and Lopez formally announce that their commitment has been canceled and provide details in a statement: “We have realized that we are better as friends and we hope to continue to be. We will continue to work together and share the companies and projects we have started. We wish everyone the best. ” and to his children “.

Shortly thereafter, Affleck is photographed walking into Jennifer Lopez’s home in Los Angeles.

July 2021

The couple makes their reunion and current relationship official via Instagram.

September 2021

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the Venice Film Festival.  AFP photo.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the Venice Film Festival. AFP photo.

Paparazzi and fans go wild when the couple climbs the red carpet together again, at the premiere of The last duel at the Venice Film Festival.

December 2021

Affleck expresses his gratitude for second chances in a report in the Wall Street Journal, calling his relationship with Lopez “beautiful.”

February 2022

Lopez also declares himself happy with the reconciliation, many years later: “I feel so lucky, happy and proud to be with him. It’s a beautiful love story because we had a second chance,” she tells People magazine.

April 2022

The couple get engaged after Affleck surprises her with the question while in the bathtub.

July 2022

Wedding of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Wedding of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Lopez and Affleck travel to Las Vegas with their children and wait in line with other couples who want to get married in the same chapel.

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Source: Clarin

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