JLo looks red hot on Paris honeymoon with her new husband Ben Affleck
Mr. and Mrs. Affleck go to Paris! Jennifer Lopez looks red hot on honeymoon with her new husband Ben Affleck as they jet to France after eloping in Vegas
- Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted this week honeymooning in Paris, the city of love, after they eloped to Las Vegas this past weekend
- They appear to have been accompanied out by Ben’s two daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 13, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner
- Their sightings in the French capital come after their wedding minister declared he has no doubt about the couple’s love for each other
- ‘I’ve done probably 10,000 weddings now, and by this point in my life I get a feel of couples – I can really tell it was real,’ Ryan Wolfe, who performed the Las Vegas wedding ceremony on Saturday, told People
- The Selena actress confirmed she and Ben tied the knot in Vegas in her newsletter Sunday – and signed off using the name ‘Jennifer Lynn Affleck’
- Ben is Jennifer’s fourth husband – she was previously married to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd and Marc Anthony
- Marc is the father of Jennifer’s 14-year-old twins Max and Emme, whom the exes amicably coparent
- Meanwhile Ben shares Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10, with his first wife
- J-Lo and Ben famously dated, got engaged and then broke up for the first time in the early aughts
- In May 2021 news broke that they were giving their romance one more try nearly two decades after their first go-around
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted this week honeymooning in Paris, the city of love, after they eloped to Las Vegas this past weekend.
The 52-year-old pop star, who is said to be taking her new husband’s last name, was red hot in a sizzling floor-length scarlet gown as the couple stepped out to dinner.
She held hands with her dashing movie star husband, 49, who was classically handsome in an elegant midnight blue suit and a sleek gold tie.
They appear to have been accompanied out by Ben’s two daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 13, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Look of love: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted this week honeymooning in Paris, the city of love, after they eloped to Las Vegas this past weekend
Dinner party: They appear to have been accompanied out by Ben’s two daughters Violet, 16, and Seraphina, 13, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Lopez opted for a flowing scarlet wrap dress that plunged far enough to betray just a trace of her amply endowed cleavage as she arrived at the restaurant.
Sweeping her luxurious locks up into a fashionably high bun, she accentuated her unmistakable screen siren features with makeup for her night on the town.
She lent her glamorous ensemble an added splash of dazzle with a tiny pair of hoop earrings, clasping on a glittering heart-shaped pendant to heighten the romance of the look.
J-Lo, as she is affectionately known to her fans, amped up the glitz factor with a bracelet and threw in a pop of contrast with a bit of white nail polish.
Aglow: The 52-year-old pop star, who is said to be taking her new husband’s last name, was red hot in a sizzling floor-length scarlet gown as the couple stepped out to dinner
Looking fab: Jennifer opted for a flowing scarlet wrap dress that plunged far enough to betray just a trace of her amply endowed cleavage as she arrived at the restaurant
Radiant: J-Lo, as she is affectionately known to her fans, amped up the glitz factor with a bracelet and threw in a pop of contrast with a bit of white nail polish
Hello, gorgeous: Jennifer could be glimpsed at one point gazing out the window of what may have been her honeymoon accommodations before heading out to dinner
Meanwhile her smoldering husband kept his look simple and restrained, teaming his dark suit with a white dress shirt that clung to his toned torso.
Jennifer could be glimpsed at one point gazing out the window of what may have been her honeymoon accommodations before heading out to dinner.
Ben could also be seen sticking his head out the window and indulging in a cigarette as he peered over the rail at the picturesque views on offer.
The Argo director could be spotted catching a breath of fresh air as he grabbed onto the elegantly designed railing and surveying the delights of the City Of Light.
Meanwhile: Ben could also be seen sticking his head out the window and indulging in a cigarette as he peered over the rail at the picturesque views on offer
‘Bennifer’ were spotted in a much more casual aspect when they were seen earlier in the day emerging from a gleaming black SUV during their excursion to France.
Ben wore an attractively rumpled sky blue shirt untucked over a pair of navy trousers as he clambered out of the vehicle and hoofed it across the street.
Jennifer meanwhile wore the quintessential vacation look , throwing on a light white crop top over a pair of jeans and accessorizing her look with a wide-brimmed tan hat shadowing a pair of aviators.
Slinging a black backpack over one shoulder, Ben took the lead and held hands with his new life, leading her towards the curb after they stepped out of the car.
Movers and shakers: ‘Bennifer’ were spotted in a much more casual aspect when they were seen earlier in the day emerging from a gleaming black SUV during their excursion to France
Smoldering: Ben wore an attractively rumpled sky blue shirt untucked over a pair of navy trousers as he clambered out of the vehicle and hoofed it across the street
Off she goes: Jennifer meanwhile wore the quintessential vacation look , throwing on a light white crop top over a pair of jeans and accessorizing her look with a wide-brimmed tan hat shadowing a pair of aviators
Legging it: Slinging a black backpack over one shoulder, Ben took the lead and held hands with his new life, leading her towards the curb after they stepped out of the car
Their sightings in the French capital come after their wedding minister declared he has no doubt about the couple’s love for each other.
‘I’ve done probably 10,000 weddings now, and by this point in my life I get a feel of couples — I can really tell it was real,’ Ryan Wolfe, who performed the Las Vegas wedding ceremony on Saturday, told People.
Wolfe also predicted that the dynamic duo are in it for the long haul: ‘After seeing them and the love they have for each other, I 100 percent believe they will last.’
Details: Ben and Jennifer are both parents via their previous marriages – Ben for example shares Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10, with his first wife Jennifer Garner
‘They will make it. I believe they found their soulmates. I really do believe they’re meant for each other,’ he continued.
‘You can see the love they had for each other. They definitely truly care and love each other,’ he added.
Wolfe further described the nuptials, which took place at A Little White Wedding Chapel: ‘It was emotional; it was an emotional moment they shared with one another. It was real and evident for sure.’
Incidentally: Meanwhile Jennifer Lopez amicably raises her 14-year-old twins Max and Emme with their father Marc Anthony, who was the pop diva’s third husband
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship timeline: From the early 2000s until now
Rekindled romance: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the pop culture sphere into a frenzy by rekindling their romance after 17 years apart; Ben and Jennifer pictured on July 3
2001
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001.
The movie, upon its eventual release two years later, won seven Razzies and was branded ‘unwatchable’ by some critics.
It garnered $7.2m in the box office against a reported $55m budget. Yet all was not lost, as the film brought Bennifer closer together.
The beginning: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001
SEPTEMBER 2002
Reunited: While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl
While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl.
The movie was where their love was cemented and the couple’s romance was born.
Their name was in fact born on-set, as Jersey Girl director Kevin Smith said: ‘Bennifer’ is trending.
‘It’s a name I first gave the kids during ‘Jersey Girl’ pre-production, before the world found out they were dating…
‘I’d later drop the name in an interview with the @nytimes. Shortly thereafter, it appeared in the article and then entered the vernacular.’
2002 ONWARD
The duo made their red carpet debut at the premiere of her movie Maid In Manhattan.
From red carpet appearances to Juicy Couture tracksuits, they soon became one of the world’s most photographed couples thanks to their Hollywood good looks and glamorous style.
NOVEMBER 2002
Engaged: Ben popped the question to Jennifer in 2002 during a visit to see his family in Boston – leading to a delighted surprise; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Ben popped the question to Jennifer with an eye-popping 6.1-carat pink solitaire diamond from Harry Winston during a visit to see his family in Boston – leading to a delighted surprise.
She described the proposal, saying: ‘It’s just a blanket, a quilt of rose petals, all over the whole entire house. So many candles, and vases, bouquets.
‘And my song I’m Glad was playing… I walk in and I was just like overwhelmed. I wasn’t expecting it, and I was just like ‘Oh my God.”
Ben then revealed his mother Christopher Anne Boldt helped him with the proposal, after which Jennifer said: ‘I just started sobbing. Crying. I was like ‘Oh! My God!”
She went on: ‘I had cried a lot over sadness over the years. And for the first time in my life, I cried incredible purging tears of happiness…
‘It was the most cleansing feeling and the most wonderful feeling I had ever had.’
Later that month, Ben appeared in Jennifer’s Jenny From The Block music video including one scene – designed to look like a stealth paparazzi video – showing the actor caressing her famous derriere.
Not content with a video cameo, Jennifer dedicated her sensual and gushing track Dear Ben from her third studio album This Is Me… Then to her husband-to-be.
SEPTEMBER 2003
Postponed: Days before their wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Days before their highly-publicized wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement due to increasingly feverish media attention.
Their statement read: ‘Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date…
‘When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry…
‘We began to feel that the spirit of what should have been the happiest day of our lives could be compromised.
‘We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.’
JANUARY 2004
The couple confirmed their split with a simple statement.
Jennifer’s representative announced: ‘I am confirming the report that Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck.
‘At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy.’
2004 – 2005
Later that year, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony, explaining: ‘[I wanted to] find someone who could make me feel loved and wanted in my loneliest hour…
‘Thinking back, maybe deep down I knew that this was a Band-Aid on the cut.’
She married the singer that June and went on to have twins with the star in 2008. She divorced Marc in 2014.
Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018.
Later in 2004, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony and they wed in June (pictured in 2006) Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018
2012
Ben made it clear that they very much remained friends, when he told The Hollywood Reporter: ‘We don’t have the kind of relationship where she relies on me for advice but we do have the kind of relationship where there’ll be an e-mail saying, ‘Oh, your movie looks great’…
‘I remember when she got American Idol. I said, ‘This was really smart. Good luck.”
‘I respect her. I like her. She’s put up with some stuff that was unfair in her life, and I’m really pleased to see her successful.’
2014
Two years later, Jennifer told Huffington Post: ‘I would do it all over again, I think. I really would. Even the relationship part.
‘I just feel like everything is part of your story and your journey and is meant to be and helps you grow if you’re willing to look at it, and I’m willing to look.’
2016
Struggles: On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair
On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair.
She said: ‘I think different time different thing, who knows what could’ve happened, but there was a genuine love there, We didn’t try to have a public relationship…
‘We just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids, and it was like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was just a lot of pressure.’
APRIL 2021
After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez in April.
‘We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,’ read a statement the pair released at the time.
Done! After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez (pictured) in April
Shortly after, Ben was seen arriving at Jennifer’s home in a white Escalade SUV that is said to belong to the Hustlers star. He was later seen being dropped off by the singer’s security.
They had also reportedly enjoyed several meet-ups at the the Hotel Bel-Air around the same time.
TMZ reported that Affleck had reached out to J-Lo via email while she was in the Dominican Republic shooting her rom-com Shotgun Wedding earlier this year.
The pair are said to have continued communicating until Jennifer wrapped up filming in late April, with numerous sources stating that they were ‘just friends.’
MAY 2021
Ben whisked his former flame Jennifer away on a private jet this past weekend for a romantic getaway trip to a luxury ski resort in Montana, where the actor is understood to own a chalet.
In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, the former couple appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they sat side-by-side in an SUV, with the Good Will Hunting star in the driver’s seat, amid rumors he’s been spending time at the singer’s LA mansion on multiple occasions.
In pictures of the pair arriving back to LA, both Ben and Jennifer looked dressed for comfort as they stood close together while exiting the private plane following the short trip, where they had packed a considerable amount of luggage.
Rekindled: In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, Ben, 48, and Jennifer, 51, appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they then sat side-by-side in an SUV in Montana
Sources claimed to E! that the pair spent ‘about a week’ together at the club, and they ‘were alone’ during their stay.
Following their getaway, Jennifer made several trips to Los Angeles to spend time with Ben, before the Academy Award-winner jetted off to Miami, Florida to spend time at Lopez’s home.
During his stay in Miami, Ben was seen hanging out on Jennifer’s balcony smoking cigarettes before joining the superstar for a gym session.
Sources told In Touch that Ben and Jen ‘looked madly in love’ during their gym date and ‘were clearly picking up where they left off in their relationship years ago.
The insider added: ‘They even shared a kiss on the gym floor and were super playful with each other between sets.’
May 31, 2021 – Rekindled romance CONFIRMED
After weeks of speculation and sources claiming the pair had taken their friendship to a ‘romantic’ level, Ben and Jennifer confirmed the news for themselves during a romantic date night in West Hollywood.
During the outing, Jennifer and Ben had their arms wrapped around one another while waiting to be seated at Wolfgang Puck’s new restaurant located at the swanky Pendry hotel
The 51-year-old On The Floor singer had her head nestled into the 48-year-old Academy Award-winner’s neck as he held her closely with one arm.
JUNE 2021
Relocating? Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13; Ben and Jennifer pictured in July
Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13.
A source told The Sun at the time that Lopez was ‘looking towards LA’ and that her Miami house reminds Lopez too much of her ex and Los Angeles is perfect for a fresh start as it’s convenient for her TV work and photoshoots, which more often take place on the west coast.
In the meantime, Jennifer hunkered down in her $28million mansion in LA and enjoyed several visits to Ben’s Brentwood home throughout the month. He also seen leaving her Bel Air abode on several occasions.
Proving their rekindled passions, Jennifer and Ben were spotted kissing one another on June 15 as they attended JLo’s sister Lynda’s 50th birthday dinner in Malibu.
Also present were Max and Emme, who Ben was seen bonding with during the family gathering at Nobu restaurant.
SUMMER 2021
Blending families: With their relationship in full force, Jennifer and Ben have been working to blend their families
Further blending their families, Ben and Jennifer decided to enjoy a day out at Universal Studios Hollywood ahead of the Fourth Of July holiday.
The couple, who walked with arms wrapped around one another, were joined by Lopez’s twins, as well as Affleck’s nine-year-old son Samuel.
They would then jet out of Los Angeles to celebrate the Fourth Of July in the Hamptons, along with Lopez’s daughter Emme and a pal.
On Thursday, July 15, Ben was spotted driving his girlfriend around as he helped her on her ‘hunt for a mega-mansion’ in Los Angeles, according to TMZ, further fueling rumors that she plans to relocate to be closer to the actor.
JANUARY – MARCH 2022
With their rekindled relationship moving from strength to strength, Ben and Jennifer began their ‘hunt for a mega-mansion’ in the Los Angeles area.
They were photographed on a number of occasions checking out sprawling properties across the city.
In late March, TMZ reported that the happy couple are ‘in escrow’ on a massive $50M mansion with 10 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms in swanky Bel Air
On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award.
He was seen sitting in the audience with Jennifer’s daughter Emme, 14, and his young son Samuel, nine.
Major moment: On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award
APRIL 2022
Following days of speculation – after she was seen with a huge sparkler on her finger – Jennifer confirmed that she was engaged to Ben for the second time in their relationship.
She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring.
Earlier in the day, just hours before the news broke, Ben and Jennifer was captured touring real estate spaces in Santa Monica. The On The Floor singer was NOT wearing her engagement ring at the time.
Emotional: She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring
JULY 16, 2022
Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee.
The Selena actress, 52, confirmed they said ‘I do’ on her newsletter On The JLo, where she shared details of their intimate wedding held at the Little White Wedding Chapel.
The newsletter was signed ‘Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck’ and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel’s bathroom and photos of J.Lo in her wedding dress.
‘We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient,’ she wrote in her post.
Just married! Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee
Newlywed bliss! The newsletter was signed ‘Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck’ and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel’s bathroom
‘And this was my wedding changing area!’ Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror
Blushing bride! JLo wore a quaint white dress in video posted to her newsletter. She appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post
‘Exactly what we wanted. Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world. Behind us two men held hands and held each other. In front of us, a young couple who made the three hour drive from Victorville on their daughter’s second birthday—all of us wanting the same thing— for the world to recognize us as partners and to declare our love to the world through the ancient and nearly universal symbol of marriage.
‘We barely made it to the little white wedding chapel by midnight. They graciously stayed open late a few minutes, let us take pictures in a pink Cadillac convertible, evidently once used by the king himself (but if we wanted Elvis himself to show, that cost extra and he was in bed).
‘So with the best witnesses you could ever imagine, a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben’s closet, we read our own vows in the little chapel and gave one another the rings we’ll wear for the rest of our lives. They even had Bluetooth for a (short) march down the aisle. But in the end it was the best possible wedding we could have imagined. One we dreamed of long ago and one made real (in the eyes of the state, Las Vegas, a pink convertible and one another) at very, very long last.
‘When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives. Thank you to the Little White Wedding chapel for letting me use the break room to change while Ben changed in the men’s room.
Mr and Mrs: JLo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from ‘Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck’
Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress
VIP! Jennifer’s 14-year-old Emme looked thrilled to be attending the nuptials
‘They were right when they said, ‘all you need is love’. We are so grateful to have that in abundance, a new wonderful family of five amazing children and a life that we have never had more reason to look forward to. Stick around long enough and maybe you’ll find the best moment of your life in a drive through in Las Vegas at twelve thirty in the morning in the tunnel of love drive through, with your kids and the one you’ll spend forever with. Love is a great thing, maybe the best of things-and worth waiting for.’
The content included a video of Ben preparing for their nuptials inside the chapel’s pink bathroom.
‘And this was my wedding changing area!’ Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror.
Big day: The A-lister took a selfie before a scratched-up mirror as he prepared for his special day
Could be more glamorous! Affleck showed off the pink bathroom he was getting ready in
Jennifer, however, had more luxurious accommodations. She wore a chic yet simple chic dress with her hair styled in waves as she got glammed up inside an elegant bathroom.
‘I feel amazing, excited,’ Jennifer said before doing several twirls in her dress.
The bride appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post – the sleeveless frock and a more traditional lace garment which flashed some cleavage. She tucked a veil into her cascading waves.
The couple collectively known as ‘Bennifer’ obtained a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada on Saturday and exchanged vows in a ‘super small’ ceremony.
Jennifer will also be taking Affleck’s last name. The Clark County Recorder’s Office shows the pop star will be changing her name to ‘Jennifer Affleck.’ The marriage certificate, however, has yet to be filed.
Marriage officiants have 10 calendar days to submit the certificate to their office for filing, according to the Clark County Clerk’s Office.
Marital bliss: Lopez shared a shot of herself lying in bed to her Instagram Story on Sunday and added the Barbra Streisand track Sadie, Sadie in the background
It comes after a witness who observed Lopez and Affleck exchange vows gave a similar account.
Kenosha Portis, who was working as a witness at the Little White Wedding Chapel on Saturday, said Bennifer arrived just before they closed up shop to get married.
Speaking with Good Morning America, Portis recalled the power couple’s nuptials: ‘It was so exciting. I mean, we were getting ready to close and we had a special guest arrive as a walk-in. I started shaking a little bit, you know, “Oh my God this is Jennifer Lopez we are getting ready to marry!”‘
Ryan Wolfe was the minister for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Las Vegas nuptials – and says he’s convinced the couple’s love for each other is real
‘As they were reading each other’s vows, they were very sweet, they both were emotional. They cried to each other. The kids were right there behind them.’
People reports that Jennifer walked down the aisle to Here Comes The Bride, which was played over the chapel’s Bluetooth speaker.
And very few people attended the A-list nuptials. Among them was Jennifer’s 14-year-old Emme and one of Ben’s three children, according to the publication.
Chris Appleton, who did JLo’s hair for the occasion, was also one of the witnesses.
No doubt! Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck’s, 49, wedding minister, Ryan Wolfe, has no doubt about the couple’s love for each other saying it was ‘real and evident’
‘They wanted it to be very simple,’ a chapel source told the publication. ‘They were very excited.’
A music insider also dished on their decision to elope: ‘Jen and Ben are so gaga in love that they wanted to get married. They are busy and wanted to make it easy and intimate in a fun setting to symbolize their happiness after so long,’ the source said.
The couple also won’t be going on their honeymoon right away due to their busy workloads – but J.Lo isn’t letting this bring her down.
Forever may it last: Wolfe also predicted that the dynamic duo are in it for the long haul, saying, ‘After seeing them and the love they have for each other, I 100 percent believe they will last’
Jennifer Lopez’s highs and lows of her quest for love
By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com
Jennifer Lopez’s romantic life has been a road filled with rocky passages and sharp turns.
And the 52-year-old hitmaker shocked the world last year when she called off her engagement to New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez and rekindled her relationship with Ben Affleck.
Now, with Jennifer confirming she’s engaged to the 49-year-old Academy Award winner for the second time, MailOnline takes a look at all of the highs and lows of Jennifer’s quest for love…
Highs and lows: With Jennifer Lopez recently confirming she’s engaged to actor/director Ben Affleck for the second time, MailOnline is taking a look at all of the highs and lows of the 52-year-old singer’s quest for love
Following stints on the CBS crime drama Second Chances and its spin-off Hotel Malibu in the mid-1990s, J-Lo shot to fame with her star-making turns in Selena and the jungle thriller Anaconda, both in 1997.
The Jenny From The Block singer was married to Cuban waiter and occasional actor Ojani Noa for a short period from February 1997 to January 1998.
Though the marriage was brief, it resulted in multiple tasteless legal challenges for the aspiring actress.
First time: The Jenny From The Block singer was married to Cuban waiter and occasional actor Ojani Noa for a short period from February 1997–January 1998 (pictured in 1998)
Following their divorce, Noa worked for Jennifer for six months managing her LA-based Cuban restaurant, Madre’s.
After being fired from the position, he sued for breech of contract and threatened to release both a nude tape of his ex-wife and a tell-all book painting her as a perverted sex fiend.
Slime ball: After being fired from the position, he sued for breech of contract and threatened to release both a nude tape of his ex-wife and a tell-all book painting her as a perverted sex fiend (pictured in 1998)
‘There is revealing video of Jennifer with a lack of clothing and in sexual situations, especially in the hotel footage from the honeymoon,’ said Ed Meyer, an associate of Noa’s, while the tape was on the market.
‘The videos contain salacious material and are going to shock her fans.’
After a six-year legal battle, the Hollywood star was able to block the release of the tape and the tell-all from the ‘gold-digging’ ex.
High profile: While preparing the release of her debut album, On The 6, Jennifer sparked up a relationship with one of its producers, Sean ‘Puff Daddy’ Combs, 51 (pictured in 2000)
While preparing the release of her debut album, On The 6, Jennifer sparked up a relationship with one of its producers, Sean ‘Puff Daddy’ Combs, 51.
The record spawned the number one hit If You Had My Love and established her as a singer to be reckoned with.
Jennifer became an alluring palette for fashion designers during their relationship, and she debuted her most famous outfit during the Grammy Awards ceremony.
The green silk chiffon dress from Versace was super low-cut, extending below her navel and barely covering her cleavage.
Legal scare: The two were charged with criminal possession of a weapon in 1999, though the charges were later dropped against her as she was determined to be uninvolved (pictured in 1999)
Once again, though, Jennifer found herself embroiled in legal issues, this time far more serious.
On December 27, 1999, Jennifer and Sean were arrested following a shooting outside the Times Square Club in Manhattan.
The two were charged with criminal possession of a weapon, though the charges were later dropped against her as she was determined to be uninvolved.
Jennifer broke up with the rap mogul a month before his trial was slated to begin in 2001. He was ultimately acquitted on all charges.
Short-lived marriage: In late 2000, she met Chris Judd, 51, a dancer and songwriter, when he directed her Love Don’t Cost A Thing music video. The two were quickly inseparable, and married on September 29, 2001. By June of 2002 they had split, and the divorce was finalized in 2003 (pictured in 2001)
The Out Of Sight star launched into another short-lived romance immediately following her break-up with Puff Daddy.
In late 2000, she met Chris Judd, 51, a dancer and songwriter, when he directed her Love Don’t Cost A Thing music video.
The two were quickly inseparable, and married on September 29, 2001. By June of 2002 they had split, and the divorce was finalized in 2003.
Bennifer: J-Lo’s most high profile romance was her relationship with Ben Affleck, 48, whom she dated from 2002 to late 2003 (pictured in 2003)
J-Lo’s most high profile romance was her relationship with Ben Affleck, 49, whom she dated from 2002 to late 2003.
The two met on the set of Gigli, their ill-fated romantic comedy that was a critical and commercial bomb.
Ben proposed to Jennifer in November 2002, and media outlets began to refer to the couple as ‘Bennifer,’ launching the era of celebrity couple nicknames.
The two called off their September 2003 wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, only a day before.
The relationship wasn’t meant to be at the time, and they split in January 2004.
But 17-years later in May 2021, the former Hollywood power couple rekindled their famous romance.
Media sensation: Ben proposed to Jennifer in November 2002, and media outlets began to refer to the couple as ‘Bennifer,’ launching the era of celebrity couple nicknames (pictured in 2003)
Following the near-marriage to Ben, Jennifer began her longest relationship to date with Latin singer Marc Anthony, 52.
He became her third husband when the two married in 2004, less than a year after her split from Ben.
In 2008, she and Marc welcomed twins, Maximilian and Emme, now 13.
The couple announced their separation in July 2011, and the divorce was finalized in 2014, with Jennifer retaining physical custody of their two children.
Long-lasting: Following the near-marriage to Ben, Jennifer began her longest relationship to date with Latin singer Marc Anthony, 52 (pictured in 2007)
Growing family: He became her third husband when the two married in 2004, less than a year after her split from Ben. In 2008, she and Marc welcomed twins, Maximilian and Emme, now 13 (pictured in 2005)
Rebound: Following the dissolution of her longest marriage, the Maid In Manhattan star sparked up a more casual relationship with her former back-up dancer Casper Smart, 33, from 2011-2016 (pictured in 2016)
Following the dissolution of her longest marriage, the Maid In Manhattan star sparked up a more casual relationship with her former back-up dancer Casper Smart, 33.
The two were on and off following her separation from Marc in 2011 through August 2016.
In February 2017, Jennifer began dating Alex Rodriguez.
Making it last: In February 2017, Jennifer began dating Alex Rodriguez (pictured in 2019)
She seemed to have something special with Alex. The New York Yankees star fostered a loving, blended family with his soon-to-be wife and her children.
He brings daughters Ella Alexander, 12, and Natasha Alexander, 16, to the relationship. The combined family are often together during outings.
The couple have long hinted they did see a wedding in the future, though have been allowing things to unfold naturally rather then rush into an engagement.
The actress told People in 2019 that the couple would ‘think about getting married… it will happen naturally when and if it’s supposed to.’
Loving couple: She seemed to have something special with Alex. The New York Yankees star fostered a loving, blended family with his soon-to-be wife and her children (pictured in happier times)
Having tied the knot three times, Jennifer explained she wanted to be absolutely certain the fourth time was the charm.
‘I rushed into three different marriages. At this point I want to be sure.’
Yet in March 2021, it was reported that the duo had ‘split’ over his ‘friendship’ with Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy a factor.
In February, Madison claimed that she spoke with Rodriguez over the phone but insisted it was ‘innocent’ and that he ‘never physically cheated’ on Jennifer.
However, a source told DailyMail.com at the time: ‘Alex has never met or spoken to Madison or anyone from the show.’
In April, the former couple confirmed their split, announcing: ‘We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so.’
Claims: Yet in March 2021, it was reported that the duo had ‘split’ over his ‘friendship’ with Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy, pictured, a factor
‘Jennifer says that every day with Ben is a honeymoon,’ a source told People. ‘Ever since they started dating again, Jennifer has truly believed that this is it.’
They will, however, be throwing a large reception down the line, an insider says. ‘They plan on having a bigger party so they can celebrate with family and friends.’
The Selena actress confirmed they tied the knot in Vegas in her newsletter Sunday. The chart-topping star also signed the letter using the name ‘Jennifer Lynn Affleck.’
Ben and Jennifer are both parents via their previous marriages – Ben for example shares Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10, with his first wife Jennifer Garner.
Emotional: It comes after Kenosha Portis, who was working as a witness at the chapel, shared similar sentiments, revealing that the couple were ’emotional’ and ‘cried’ during their wedding
Meanwhile Jennifer Lopez amicably raises her 14-year-old twins Max and Emme with their father Marc Anthony, who was the pop diva’s third husband.
‘Bennifer’ got engaged for the second time this spring after Ben proposed to Jennifer while she was in the bath, according to a gushing post in her newsletter.
The couple famously dated, got engaged and then broke up for the first time in the early aughts – but in May 2021 news broke that they were giving their romance one more try nearly two decades after their first go-around.
J-Lo and Ben’s first engagement ended 18 years ago in 2004, since when they have both married other people, had children and gotten divorced.
Blushing bride! The pair tied the knot in Las Vegas late Saturday night at the A Little White Wedding Chapel, with JLo wearing a quaint white dress in video posted to her newsletter
Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress
‘And this was my wedding changing area!’ Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror
VIP! Jennifer’s 14-year-old Emme looked thrilled to be attending the nuptials
Bennifer, who starred in the flop 2003 film Gigli, had first become a couple in 2002 in the wake of her split from her second husband Cris Judd.
Although J-Lo and Ben initially planned to get married in 2003 they postponed the wedding and then ultimately in 2004 they broke the engagement entirely.
‘I think Jen and I made a mistake in that we fell in love, we were excited and maybe too accessible,’ Ben reflected in 2008.
‘I don’t think either of us anticipated the degree to which it would take on a world of its own,’ he explained on British television.
Mr and Mrs: J.Lo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from ‘Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck’
Ben Affleck’s (mostly) A-List dating history
Ben Affleck has been known to date some of Hollywood’s biggest leading ladies, as well as some brief flings with slightly lesser known faces.
As the 48-year-old looks set to reignite his romance with one of his most famous exes – Jennifer Lopez – DailyMail.com takes a look back at the Good Will Hunting star’s dating history.
Affleck’s first big romance was high high school sweetheart, Cheyenne Rothman. The pair were said to have met during a stay at summer camp, but it proved to be more than a passing fling.
Hollywood Royalty: Ben dated Gwyneth Paltrow in 1997
The couple would go on to date on and off for over seven years. They ended up breaking off their romance just as Affleck’s fame rocketed with Good Will Hunting in 1997.
Once super famous, Affleck then entered a new dating pool, and was quickly linked to Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow.
Affleck and Paltrow first crossed paths at a dinner thrown by shamed mogul Harvey Weinstein and they became official a year later.
Childhood sweetheart: Ben and ex girlfriend Cheyenne Rothman at the Chasing Amy premiere in 1997
They split in 1999 but reconnected filming the movie Bounce, then ended things for good in 2000. Paltrow has since described the romance as ‘being a lesson’ and hinted that she was ‘trying to heal’ things from her childhood by dating him.
His personal life went into the stratosphere when he met Jennifer Lopez on the set of their flop movie Gigli.
The attraction between the pair was clearly instant, as they got engaged in November 2002, just months after Lopez had finalized her divorce from Cris Judd.
Way back when: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reportedly been seen ‘hanging out’ at the singer’s Los Angeles home following her split from fiancé Alex Rodriguez
Quickly dubbed ‘Bennifer’ they became one of the world’s biggest celebrity couples, but postponed their 2003 wedding and officially split in 2004.
They both blamed the intense scrutiny under the spotlight for their cancelled wedding plans.
However, missing out on marriage with JLo lead Affleck to Jennifer Garner. The pair had worked together on Pearl Harbor in 2001, and on Daredevil in 2003.
Golden couple: Ben was married to Jennifer Garner for ten years (pictured 2007)
By October 2004 it was confirmed that Affleck and Garner were officially an item. They married in Turks & Caicos in June 2005, and went on to have three children together, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9.
Following their tenth wedding anniversary, and rumors that Affleck had cheated with their nanny Christine Ouzounian, the pair called it quits.
The divorce was not made final until 2018, and a few years later Affleck would later call the split the ‘biggest regret’ of his life.
Flings: Affleck had brief relations with former nanny Christine Ouzounian (left) and Playboy model Shauna Sexton (right) after splitting with wife Jennifer Garner
Garner appeared to confirm Affleck’s relationship with their nanny, when she told Vanity Fair they had been ‘separated for months’ before he was linked to Ouzounian.
His first proper romance following the breakdown of his marriage was with SNL producer Lindsay Shookus in July 2017. There had been rumours that the pair were involved while he was still married though neither commented on the reports.
They appeared to be serious for a while with reports suggesting they had moved in together, but they briefly split in 2018, after which point Affleck had a fling with Playboy model Shauna Sexton.
Just for laughs? Affleck also briefly dated SNL producer Lindsay Shookus
Affleck and Sexton where seen vacationing together in Montana, which is where he most recently took old flame Lopez, but that romance was short lived. He got back with Shookus in February 2019, but the pair finished for good months later in April.
The actor appeared to be ready to settle down again when he began dating Ana de Armas, after they vacationed together in Havana, Cuba in March 2020.
Things moved at warp speed between the pair from then on, with Armas pictured getting to know Affleck’s children, and they even played with a life-size carboard cut out of the Knives Out actress.
Burning out: Affleck enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Ana de Armas last year
Sadly, the relationship had burned out by January 2021, and the cut out poster was seen thrown into the trash outside Affleck’s home in LA.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Affleck had been an active user on celebrity dating app Raya, after Nivine Jay leaked a video of the actor on TikTok.
Affleck can be seen in the footage asking Jay why she ‘unmatched’ with him, and wanted to post a message to prove it was really him.
Revealed: Earlier this month, it was revealed that Affleck had been an active user on celebrity dating app Raya, after Nivine Jay leaked a video of the actor on TikTok
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