Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have shared a history that could be a movie in itself. The two stars who dated briefly and got engaged in the early 2000s, went their separate ways, only to reunite 20 years later by sealing the deal permanently through marriage. The two celebrities have been seen sharing many romantic moments in public, proving that they are made for each other.
With Affleck known to still have an amicable equation with Jennifer Garner, there have been many speculations about a tinge of jealousy from Lopez’s side regarding her husband’s ex-wife. But if other rumors are to be believed, the Argo star and the Maid in Manhattan actor’s marriage has been facing some difficult times which has nothing to do with Garner.
Is Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez’s Honeymoon Phase Over?
There is no doubt that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are even more in love the second time around. The two stars who resurrected their relationship after 20 years, have been living their best life together since their wedding in 2022. While there have been many public displays of affection, industry insiders have speculated that the honeymoon phase seems to be over for Affleck and Lopez, owing to hectic work obligations along with the effort of integrating their families.
There have also been rumors that the Jenny from the Block singer could be a tad bit envious of her Oscar-winning husband’s close connection to his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. While both Jennifers are known to actually share a good camaraderie, an inside source’s comment about the three stars to In Touch Weekly, caused a bit of a stir.
“In fact, there have been a lot of photos of them together lately where Ben looks so happy, happier than he usually looks when he’s with J. Lo. That’s not lost on J. Lo. She doesn’t think Ben wants Jen back — J. Lo even likes Jen very much — but what woman wouldn’t be a little jealous?”
While this is still mere speculation and has never been confirmed, the fact remains that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are still very much in love while also sharing a great bond with each other’s children.
Jennifer Lopez On What Changed The Second Time Around With Ben Affleck
Along with the world, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck too, least expected to rekindle their romance after so many years. The two stars had a fairytale reunion of sorts two decades after their breakup, and looks like they are in it for the long haul this time. Lopez expressed gratitude to the universe for giving her a second chance to experience love again with Affleck and revealed that they were in a happier place than before.
The Enough actor was candid about what went wrong with their relationship the first time, which led to their premature split despite being engaged. In an interview with People, Lopez elaborated on what changed the second time around and how the two actors dealt with their relationship by not getting carried away in the public gaze.
“We’re older now, we’re smarter, we have more experience, we’re at different places in our lives, we have kids now, and we have to be very conscious of those things. We’re so protective because it is such a beautiful time for all of us.”
Lopez went on to add that she considered her relationship with Ben Affleck extremely important and sacred and was committed to ensuring that they continued to work on it for the long haul.
