Isn’t love a journey full of unforeseen turns & surprises? Just when we thought our faith in eternal Hollywood romances had faded, the rekindling story of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arrived to restore our faith. Almost twenty years after they first dated in 2002, they picked up their romance again in 2021. Unfortunately, amid their recent breakup rumors, the spotlight once again shines on Bennifer, leaving fans upset and perplexed.
So, in that case, let’s turn back the pages to a time in 2003 when the air was thick with wedding bells and talks of family (& kids) between the two stars were endearing. Affleck, the California-born heartthrob, had the vision of a simple life with Lopez, who was the first to convince him about starting a family.
Jennifer Lopez’s Major Influence on Ben Affleck’s Parenthood Decision
The world was both stunned and enamored when news broke that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had renewed their love story in 2022. Fans, of course, rejoiced at the thought of their favorite Hollywood power couple once again being together. However, just as quickly as their reunion came, so too did recent rumors of a sudden breakup.
Reports have surfaced claiming that the couple is no longer together, sparking speculation about the state of the relationship between Gigli’s former stars (see Daily Mail). But here’s some old trivia about the couple that will undoubtedly make your day.
Back in 2003, Affleck and Lopez were planning to tie the knot and start a family. He once said that she was the first person to make him realize he wanted to be a father. The actor, 51, confessed in his chat with Vanity Fair:
Jen and I want to get married for the reason everyone else does: we fell in love. I’m in love; I want to have a family; and she’s the only person I’ve ever met who made me entertain the thought of doing that. You know within 10 minutes of meeting Jen that she’ll be a good mother.
For the Oscar-winning actor, Lopez brought back memories of his own mother in certain ways:
Though the heavens fall, she’ll be a good mother. My father said the same thing about my mother, who was a world-class-Olympian mother.
Despite both going on to start families with other people, fate brought Lopez and Affleck back together in 2022. However, sources close to Affleck have told the Daily Mail that he is at risk of reverting to old habits, with some claiming he is already drinking again as he faces the end of his marriage.
Jennifer Lopez’s Decision to Move On from Ben Affleck?
It appears as though Bennifer’s last chance at being together is gone. Jennifer Lopez has been rumored to be attempting to keep her marriage to Ben Affleck intact.
But she seems to have just grown disinterested in the whole thing with time. Her friend recently shared with DailyMail that the actress has moved on:
Jenny has had enough and she really tried but she can do no more, it’s not getting any better, it’s worse.
Per the source, the actress was the one who ended things because Affleck was simply too “grumpy and negative”: The report went on:
He chain smokes and cusses and seems irritated a lot of the time. Great director and actor, but not a lot of laughs with him, you know? He is a wonderful father though.
Additionally, Lopez is reported to be “shocked” by the negative attention she has been receiving, which she feels is unfair. The source added:
If people could see what she has really gone through they would be easier on her.
Nevertheless, as the drama develops, it becomes evident that Affleck and Lopez are both dealing with difficult decisions & intense emotional distress.
Moreover, it appears like Lopez is not up for trying to save her marriage any longer. Regardless, while their separation rumors may swirl, their love story is one for the ages. Here’s to hoping that their story continues to unfold in the most beautiful of ways.
