Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. | Jeniffer Lopez with Violet Affleck. | Source: Getty Images
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez married 20 years after they canceled their engagement and broke up
They became a blended family of seven
Children built great relationships with each other, and stepparents proved their devotion to their kids
The spouses' first appearance as a married couple sparked pregnancy rumors despite Jennifer being 53
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were Hollywood's favorite couple back in 2004 when they got engaged. Their relationship was highly publicized, so many fans felt the end of it.
Fast forward 20 years later, Bennifer is back in action and better than ever. The couple has been more private about their relationship the second time around.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in New York 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Their wedding was an intimate ceremony at a small chapel in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022. They followed that with another ceremony with friends and family in Georgia on August 20, 2022.
An ET source revealed that married life had treated Lopez and Affleck well. The source also said the couple feels like "true soulmates" and better than the first time they dated.
The second time around, Lopez and Affleck are in control of their union and have canceled out the outside noise. "Jen is so content with being a wife and being married. Ben makes her feel so loved, and there's zero drama," said the ET source.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Los Angeles 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Another difference with the newly revived Bennifer is that there are children involved, but the actors are reportedly happy to have their blended family of seven.
Lopez has a pair of twins from her previous marriage with Marc Anthony, Emme, and Max. While Affleck has three children, Violet, 16, Seraphina,13, and Samuel, 10, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner,
The close ET source said one of the things Lopez loves about her husband is his love for children, so the transition to bring their offspring together was seamless because both actors are good with kids. "The kids all like each other too, which helps a lot," added the source.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Paris 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Lopez and Affleck had their first public appearance as a married couple at the Ralph Lauren SS23 runway show at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles.
Fans were excited to see the couple again, but as per the ET source, Lopez and Affleck have the best time watching movies together at home.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premier of "Merry Me" in Los Angeles 2022. | Source: Getty Images
However, both Lopez and Affleck have been spotted with each other's children, and fans have started wondering if the couple would be expanding the family which children of their own.
Jennifer Lopez Was Not in a Hurry to Introduce Her Twins to Ben Affleck
When Lopez and Affleck's dating rumors emerged, the "Hustlers" actress had just broken off her engagement with Alex Rodriguez, and the "Gone Girl" actor had ended things with his girlfriend, Ana de Armas, after also going through a long divorce with Garner.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Los Angeles 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Closer Weekly reported that a source said that the history that Lopez and Affleck shared made them good friends, but the connection they had never died.
In the beginning, the insider revealed that the singer and the actor were "just having" and seeing where things go, but their relationship kept getting stronger.
Although Lopez was more than willing to reconcile with her ex of more than 20 years, she was not in a hurry to introduce her twins to Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez with her twins Max and Emme in California 2015. | Source: Getty Images
The source continued to state that Lopez wanted to build her relationship with Affleck before involving her children. She also knew the actor was good with children but reportedly said it could all wait for the right time.
Additionally, Lopez rekindled with the father of three after ending a two-year engagement with Rodgriguez. During this time, the former baseball player and entertainer brought their children together and formed close relationships.
Closer Weekly reported that Rodriguez's daughters, Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13, and Lopez's twins were heartbroken by their split since they built a tight bond over the four years their parents were together.
When Lopez and Affleck finally made their relationship official, things started to fall into place, and the reluctance to connect with their children faded.
After going public with their reconciliation, Lopez had an exclusive interview with People and gushed over her new life with Affleck.
The actress said she was happier than ever but revealed to have been working hard to find inner peace, which all seemed like a dream at some point.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Lopez felt blessed to have found the love she had lost, and the opportunity to have a second chance at it was too rare for the singer to let go. Not only that, but the "Maid in Manhatten" was purely grateful to finally be with someone she loved and was proud to be with.
The "Marry Me" star continued to express that she and Affleck were so happy that they did not want anything from the past to interfere with their special bond. Lopez said their love is very sacred, and they will do anything to protect it.
When questioned about the kids and how they have adjusted to her new relationship, the mother of two admitted that it could be a scary process for many parents, but Lopez said she believed love would conquer all. "When you are in a good, healthy relationship, everyone around you benefits," the singer said.
Ben Affleck with his children Samuel and Violet in Los Angeles 2013. | Source: Getty Images
Affleck made his first appearance with his son Samuel and Lopez's daughter Emme to support his wife for receiving the Icon Awards at the iHeart Radio Music Awards.
Affleck stood between Emme and Samuel, and the blended family gave Lopez standing ovations. Affleck cheered his wife on with a smile that embraced how proud he was of her. iHeart Radio captured this incredibly sweet moment and tweeted, "You know #Ben Affleck had to show up and support @JLo."
Ben Affleck with Jennifer Lopez's daughter Emme in Los Angele California 2022. | Source: Getty Images
When Bennifer decided to walk down the aisle, they knew it would be just as much of a big step for their children. So the couple wanted their children to feel included in the process as much as possible.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Children Had Important Roles at Their Wedding
Lopez and Affleck's initial wedding ceremony included the singer's daughter Emme and one of the actor's three children; Violet, reported People. A source told people that Lopez and Affleck loved their Las Vegas wedding; it was private and everything they wanted.
Ryan Wolfe, one of the few attendees of the wedding, gave Page Six exclusive insight into the ceremony. It was all impromptu because Wolfe revealed that the A-list couple showed up at the chapel and 9 p.m. and asked if the minister had time for one more wedding.
They came prepared and looked stunning. Per Page Six, the minister was not only available, but he also said he loved the ceremony. It was full of "laughs, smiles, and tears," said the minister.
Wolfe said Affleck gasped when he saw his bride walk down the aisle. "You could definitely tell he was just in the moment," added Wolfe.
Wolfe also told Page Six that Affleck and Lopez's vows were special and uniquely written for them and their growing love for one another.
Everyone in the chapel reportedly loved the ceremony, including the couple's teenagers. Wolfe said he could tell that Affleck and Lopez's children were close because of all the excitement they brought to the room.
When the big moment came, and the Hollywood stars were announced husband and wife, the two teenagers reportedly jumped with excitement and hugged each other.
However, the couple had a bigger celebration in Georgia with friends and family, and this ceremony was special to Lopez and Affleck because of their children's roles.
Lopez told People that the kids were a big part of their wedding. The song she walked down the aisle to, "The Thing We've Handed Down" is all about the mystery of children.
The song was particularly special because their 2004 breakup did not even leave them imagining of reconciliation of this sort. Therefore, after 20 years apart, Lopez and Affleck were not only happy to have still created a beautiful union for themselves but their children as well.
Lopez looked back at their perspective on love as young people and now stepping into an adult relationship and said their love for each other as a family was more than each could bring to their union.
Their marriage will not only be kept strong by the connection they share, but by the love they embrace as a family. Lopez said, "We weren't only marrying one another; we were marrying these children into a new family."
Lopez also added that their children were the only ones allowed to stand up for them at their wedding party, and the actress said she felt honored and grateful that they did.
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and his daughter Violet in Paris 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Lopez and Affleck have put in a lot of effort to bring their children close; however, individually, the actors have built a connection with one another's kids.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are Bonding with Their Stepchildren
Lopez and Affleck's eldest daughter, Violet, was spotted having a girl's day out in Beverly Hills in September, reported Daily Mail.
The 53-year-old and her stepdaughter appeared to be grabbing a bite to eat. They both looked chic and dressed for the warm California weather.
Jennifer Lopez and Violet Affleck hugging each other in France 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Lopez was wearing white wide-leg pants with a white t-shirt and cream wedges, accessorized with a brown bag, belt, and sunglasses. Violet kept it simple. She wore a cute floral dress with black boots and finished the look with a brown tote bag.
After their Beverly Hills festivities, Lopez willingly let her teenage stepdaughter drive. The Affleck girls were photographed in the car while Lopez fixed her safety belt and Violet commenced their drive to the next destination.
Affleck was also spotted coming out of what looked like a costume shop with Emme and his daughter Seraphina, reported Hollywood Life. The actor was dressed casually in black joggers, a graphic t-shirt with a navy button-down shirt over the top, and Nike sneakers.
His daughters, who seem to have a similar style, kept the outfits very comfortable too. Emme wore blue shorts, an oversized white sweater, white converse sneakers, and white socks.
Seraphina also wore blue shorts, but hers were more graphic. She paired them with a white t-shirt and another graphic button shirt on top, then wore black patterned socks with white sneakers.
Ben Affleck with Emme Muniz in Los Angeles 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Affleck and his children were reportedly spotted after sources revealed that Lopez and her husband would live at her house, stated Hollywood Life.
According to Hollywood Life, Lopez and Affleck feel it is the right house for them. However, the actors will remodel the house to make it feel like a fresh start.
Reports also stated that the blended family had turned this into a huge family project, where all the kids get to custom design their rooms.
Ben Affleck with his daughter Seraphina in Paris 2022. | Source: Getty Images
As the couple renovates the Lopez house to make it feel like theirs, fans speculate that the A-list couple could consider having a child together.
However, what tickled these speculations was Lopez and Affleck's appearance at the Rulf Lauren show. While fans gushed over how beautiful the couple looked, some people thought they could have spotted a baby bump on the actress.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the Ralf Lauren show in Los Angeles 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Facebook comments were filled with the same suspicions. Some fans pointed out that Lopez was 53, which meant conceiving could be more complicated; however, the option of IVF was brought up.
Whether the couple decides to expand their family, Lopez and Affleck are happy to live the life they both want finally. All the Bennifer fans hope their relationship lasts forever.
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