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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship timeline: 2002's 'Gigli' to 2022 weddings

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The Bennifer love story is one for the ages — and one that started two decades before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married in the summer of 2022. Lopez shared details of the late-night ceremony, which took place at a Las Vegas wedding chapel on July 16, 2022, in her On the JLo fan newsletter the following day. "We did it," she wrote. "Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient." Before Lopez was engaged to Alex Rodriguez and before Affleck was married to Jennifer Garner, the two stars were an early 2000s tabloid super couple. Scroll through for a look at Bennifer through the years.
The Bennifer love story is one for the ages — and one that started two decades before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married in the summer of 2022.

Lopez shared details of the late-night ceremony, which took place at a Las Vegas wedding chapel on July 16, 2022, in her On the JLo fan newsletter the following day. "We did it," she wrote. "Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient."

Before Lopez was engaged to Alex Rodriguez and before Affleck was married to Jennifer Garner, the two stars were an early 2000s tabloid super couple. Scroll through for a look at Bennifer through the years.
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On March 16, 2024, Affleck and Lopez were spotted at a Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers game in downtown LA.
On March 16, 2024, Affleck and Lopez were spotted at a Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers game in downtown LA.
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The couple showed some PDA at the Los Angeles premiere of Lopez's movie, "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" on Feb. 13, 2024.
The couple showed some PDA at the Los Angeles premiere of Lopez's movie, "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" on Feb. 13, 2024.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were all smiles at the Hollywood premiere.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were all smiles at the Hollywood premiere.
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Affleck showed support for his wife, who was honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood celebration on Dec. 05, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Affleck showed support for his wife, who was honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood celebration on Dec. 05, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Affleck took photos of Lopez on his phone from the sidelines before joining her on the black carpet.
Affleck took photos of Lopez on his phone from the sidelines before joining her on the black carpet.
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During the ceremony, Lopez reflected on her career, from dancing to acting, singing and starting businesses. As she broke into Hollywood, "I could look forward to playing the maid a lot of times – or the loud-mouth Latina. But I knew I wanted to be the leading lady." Head here for more from the Hollywood icon's speech.
During the ceremony, Lopez reflected on her career, from dancing to acting, singing and starting businesses. As she broke into Hollywood, "I could look forward to playing the maid a lot of times – or the loud-mouth Latina. But I knew I wanted to be the leading lady."

Head here for more from the Hollywood icon's speech.
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The fashionable couple showed up in style for the 2023 Eastern Congo Initiative Poker and Blackjack Tournament at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2023.
The fashionable couple showed up in style for the 2023 Eastern Congo Initiative Poker and Blackjack Tournament at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2023.
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In May 2023, they showed eager photographers another red carpet smooch at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's "The Mother."
In May 2023, they showed eager photographers another red carpet smooch at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's "The Mother."
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Another day, another movie premiere. The couple shared a red carpet kiss at the premiere for Amazon Studios' "AIR" in March 2023.
Another day, another movie premiere. The couple shared a red carpet kiss at the premiere for Amazon Studios' "AIR" in March 2023.
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The newlyweds, who exchanged their vows in July 2022 and hosted another wedding ceremony the following months, showed up in complementary outfits at the Ralph Lauren SS23 Runway Show on Oct.13, 2022, in San Marino, California.
The newlyweds, who exchanged their vows in July 2022 and hosted another wedding ceremony the following months, showed up in complementary outfits at the Ralph Lauren SS23 Runway Show on Oct.13, 2022, in San Marino, California.
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Flash forward to February 2022, and Affleck was seen planting a kiss on Lopez's head at the premiere of her newest rom-com, "Marry Me."
Flash forward to February 2022, and Affleck was seen planting a kiss on Lopez's head at the premiere of her newest rom-com, "Marry Me."
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On Oct. 9, 2021, Lopez and Affleck attended " The Last Duel " premiere in New York City.
On Oct. 9, 2021, Lopez and Affleck attended "The Last Duel" premiere in New York City.
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In September 2021, they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Venice Film Festival.
In September 2021, they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Venice Film Festival.
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That night, the couple gave us a lot to talk about. Rumors began swirling of their rekindled romance in May 2021, but the two didn ' t confirm their romance until the " Love Don ' t Cost a Thing " singer posted her first Instagram photo lip-locked with Affleck on her 52nd birthday in July.
That night, the couple gave us a lot to talk about. Rumors began swirling of their rekindled romance in May 2021, but the two didn't confirm their romance until the "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer posted her first Instagram photo lip-locked with Affleck on her 52nd birthday in July.
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In September 2021, Lopez was also honored as AdWeek ' s 2021 Brand Visionary and Affleck praised his once-again girlfriend with inspiring words.
In September 2021, Lopez was also honored as AdWeek's 2021 Brand Visionary and Affleck praised his once-again girlfriend with inspiring words.
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" I am in awe of what Jennifer ' s effect on the world is, " Affleck said in the interview. " Jennifer has inspired a massive group of people to feel they have a seat at the table in this country. "
"I am in awe of what Jennifer's effect on the world is," Affleck said in the interview. "Jennifer has inspired a massive group of people to feel they have a seat at the table in this country."
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The two have enjoyed their time together, traveling around the world. Pictured here, Affleck and Lopez travel across the Venice basin towards the famed Cipriani Hotel in September 2021.
The two have enjoyed their time together, traveling around the world. Pictured here, Affleck and Lopez travel across the Venice basin towards the famed Cipriani Hotel in September 2021.
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But before shaking things up with their reconciliation in 2021 (and before blessing us with this moment in Lope's "Jenny on the Block" music video), the couple met for the first time in 2002 on set of the romantic comedy "Gigli."
But before shaking things up with their reconciliation in 2021 (and before blessing us with this moment in Lope's "Jenny on the Block" music video), the couple met for the first time in 2002 on set of the romantic comedy "Gigli."
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At the time, Lopez was still married to her second husband, Chris Judd. Although the movie bombed terribly at the box office, sparks were flying between Lopez and Affleck.
At the time, Lopez was still married to her second husband, Chris Judd. Although the movie bombed terribly at the box office, sparks were flying between Lopez and Affleck.
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The pair went public with their relationship shortly after Lopez's divorce from Judd. The two are pictured here in 2003 dining at a Beverly Hills restaurant.
The pair went public with their relationship shortly after Lopez's divorce from Judd. The two are pictured here in 2003 dining at a Beverly Hills restaurant.
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Lopez confirmed her engagement to Affleck during a November 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer. She proudly showed off a pink engagement ring, calling it "the most magnificent thing I've ever seen."
Lopez confirmed her engagement to Affleck during a November 2002interview with Diane Sawyer. She proudly showed off a pink engagement ring, calling it "the most magnificent thing I've ever seen."
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