It’s official – Bennifer and naturally people are reminiscing about their very unique relationship.
was recently seen sporting a diamond ring, before confirming that had popped the question.
She later confirmed the exciting news.
The singer, 52, sent out a video message to fans in her newsletter on Friday, which revealed her stunning green ring as a teary-eyed Jennifer put a hand up to her face, before she can be heard saying: ‘You’re perfect’.
She’s also added a diamond ring emoji to her Twitter name and we’re living for it all.
However, Jen and Ben, 49, have had quite a long road to get here.
Jennifer and Ben meet – December 2001
The couple met 20 years ago while on the set of the 2003 film Gigli.
While the movie bombed at the box office, no one could have expected the legacy it eventually gave us in the name of Bennifer.
The first engagement – November 2002
Less than a year later, the pair were engaged.
Ben proposed with a pink diamond, starting a bit of a trend with Hollywood couples.
The same month, the pair starred together in the truly iconic Jenny From The Block music video.
The wedding that never was – September 2003
Days before they were due to tie the knot, Bennifer called off their wedding.
They said at the time: ‘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.’
Jennifer and Ben split – January 2004
However, a few months later, things were called off for good.
The pair split, with Jennifer’s rep issuing a simple statement: ‘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.’
Other relationships and kids – 2004-2021
A long 17 years passes!
Ben married Jennifer Garner in 2005, with the pair sharing three children. They split in 2018 but have stayed friends.
The actor went on to date Ana de Armas after meeting in early 2020 on the set of Deep Water. However, after a year together, they called it quits, with Ben famously chucking out his cardboard cutout of Ana.
Jennifer got married to Marc Anthony in 2004, with the pair sharing two children. They split in 2011, but have continued to co-parent together.
She later started dating Alex Rodriguez in 2017. They got engaged in 2019, but parted ways in 2021.
The reunion – May 2021
People couldn’t handle it when Ben and Jennifer were spotted spending time together.
They were spotted taking a trip to Montana together and then they were photographed together in Miami, looking happier than ever.
Jennifer and Ben go Instagram official – June 2021
Finally, we got confirmation
Jen shared a sweet snap of the pair of them kissing – following a string of photos of herself looking gorgeous, that is. Priorities.
Captioning the snap, she simply wrote: ’52 … what it do.’
Red carpet debut (round two) – September 2021
On the red carpet at Venice Film Festival, the pair shared a kiss on the red carpet and no one could handle it.
They were there promoting Ben’s film The Last Duel and, frankly, no one could take their eyes off them.
Ben looked suave in a tux, Jen wore a stunning white gown – basically, it was everything.
Things are different this time around – February 2022
Jen has been open about how the relationship is different this time round.
She told People: ‘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.
‘It’s a beautiful outcome that this has happened in this way at this time in our lives where we can really appreciate and celebrate each other and respect each other.
‘We always did, but we have even more of an appreciation because we know that life can take you in different directions.’
Engagement 2.0 – April 2022
And here we are at Ben and Jen getting engaged for a second time.
Ben hasn’t addressed the big moment but JLo seems absolutely thrilled, teasing she had a ‘big announcement’ before showing off her ring.
They haven’t revealed anything about the potential wedding just yet, but we’re so ready.
