Bennifer’s Twisted Journey To True Love
The epic romance that is Bennifer started 20 years ago. Now, they're back together—and it's blown everyone's minds. But even as we bask in the glow of this couple's second chance at happiness, we mustn't forget how it all began.
Their road to true love has been anything but smooth-sailing. And for all us gossip fiends, this story is chockful of drama, heartbreak, and scandalous rumors.
1. They Made A Terrible Film Together
Let's take it all the way back to 2002. Our two stars met on the set of the doomed rom-com, Gigli. Although Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sizzled on screen, not even their chemistry could save this filmfrom becoming an undeniable flop. Professionally, Gigli really took Affleck down a notch—but romantically, it set him up for one of the wildest rides of his life.
He later said, "And I did get to meet Jennifer, the relationship with whom has been really meaningful to me in my life."
2. They Were "Just Friends"
As co-stars, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were just good friends. After all, she had recently married her backup dancer, Cris Judd. But this didn't stop Affleck from tooting his leading lady's horn. In fact, he went ahead and took out a full-page ad in trade magazines just to express his adoration for her—and what he wrote was enough to melt any cold heart.
3. He Publicly Gushed Over Her
Although they weren't even together yet, Affleck had some serious feelings when it came to Lopez—and his little ad certainly had some flirtatious undertones: "It has been nothing but an honor and a pleasure to work with you...I only wish I were lucky enough to be in all your movies.” And then he rounded it all out: “With love, respect, and gratitude, Ben Affleck.”
His public gushing certainly stirred the pot. There were rumors about a possible romance between these two—and it didn't take long for the truth to come out.
4. They Confirmed The Rumors
By the time J.Lo's summer birthday bash rolled around, she had separated from her husband. In fact, she had a brand new man to celebrate with. At her surprise party, Lopez and Affleck were seen cuddling up to one another and even kissing. It was finally time for the tabloids to come out and play—and since then, they've never really left these two alone.
