It's the most exciting, and much needed, celebrity romance news of our time: the apparent reunion of Jennifer Lopez and her ex, Ben Affleck. In recent weeks, the pair have had us on tenterhooks. So let's go through how the story broke and where they stand.
Last month, the apparent reunion ofBen Affleck{
When Jennifer performed at the Vax Live concert earlier in May, which Ben attended, you could hear hints of the opening chords of her 2002 hit I'm Glad. This song was written about Ben, a personal ode written by Jennifer. According to anonymous sources posted by US Insta sensation Deux Moi, it's a sign that the pair have reunited.
'JLo has never, ever used/sung that song cuz it was one of the songs she'd written for Ben Affleck,' says the source. 'Since 2003, JLo ignored the existence of that song. One of her main choreographers said that they always mention this song and recommend [that she] add it to her setlist... but she always refused.'
Naturally, it's impossible to confirm whether or not this source is as well connected as they claim, but it was an interesting theory, and we certainly hadm't heard her sing I'm Glad since its release, 17 years ago.
The plot thickened. Later in May, it looked like Ben had started wearing the watch that Jennifer gifted him in 2002, which he famously wore during the Jenny From The Block music video. It didn't go unnoticed by Bennifer fans.
Now, it seems all but confirmed. Ben and Jen were photographed at each other's houses and socialising together. Then, this week, the internet was broken all over again when a video of them kissing - just like the old days - emerged, on the same day as photos were released of the pair hanging out with Jennifer's children.
Following their high-profile engagement - which came to an end in 2004, when they called off their wedding due to 'excessive media attention' - Ben went on to marry and divorce Jennifer Garner. Jennifer was married to Marc Anthony — with whom she shares twins Max and Emme — from 2004 to 2014. She also became engaged to Alex Rodriguez in 2019, but the pair recently called it off.
While the internet might be delighted, and feeling very nostalgic at the reunion of Bennifer, apparently, ARod isn't too happy about the news. A source told ENews!, 'A-Rod is shocked that J.Lo has moved on. He truly thought they would be able to make it work and reconnect. He has been reaching out to J.Lo trying to meet with her and she has been very short with him.' Later, ARod kind of responded to the news, writing on social media, 'I am about to step into a new beginning in my life. Anything that doesn’t serve me is clearing out of my life. New energy is emerging. New levels are unlocking for me mentally, physically, and spiritually. I am remaining patient and know that this new phase of my life is coming.'
But, as we said, the internet couldn't be happier about it. 'I think the return of Bennifer legally means we all get to go back approx twenty years and try to do better this time,' one fan tweeted. Another added, 'i personally love the idea of j.lo and ben affleck but that's just me.' Although many have suggested a new name for the pair, almost 20 years on... 'Listen, it was “Bennifer” last time,' one person tweeted, 'this time it’s “Jenjamin”.'
Until recently, Ben was dating actress Ana de Armas, and was also spotted on celebrity dating site Raya.
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