Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Are Back Together! Everything We Know About Their Rekindled Romance

Backstory

The duo were engaged in 2002 but ended up postponing their 2003 nuptials days before they were going to get married. They officially split in January 2004 and did not appear to reconnect until recently.

Moving Forward

In April 2021, J. Lo announced her split from Alex, noting they would be “better as friends.”

“We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,” the statement read. “We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.”

J. Lo shares twins Maximilian and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony and the former MLB player shares daughters Ella and Natasha with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.

Showing Appreciation

After Ben gushed over her talent and work ethic, an insider told In Touch that he “still cares” for J. Lo nearly two decades after they called it quits. “They had a red-hot romance at one time, and he still thinks about it,” added the source. “He also owns that it was his fault their engagement ended. He even made amends with Jennifer.”

Spotted Together

The duo started spending time together in L.A. in April 2021. By May, they were both spotted at the Global Citizen VAX LIVE concert.

Where They Stand

“A lot of time has passed, they’ve both matured,” another insider told In Touch. “Jennifer still cares for Ben, she never really stopped. Apparently, they reconnected like no time had passed.”

Fun Getaway

J. Lo and Ben further fueled reconciliation rumors by spending Mother’s Day weekend together in Big Sky, Montana. They were spotted sitting side-by-side in an SUV during their getaway to a luxury ski resort.

The “chemistry” between them is still there, a separate source told In Touch after their trip. “I think the fact that they’re not worried about what anyone thinks speaks volumes.”

BFF Weighs In

Ben’s pal Matt Damon even reacted to rumors Ben and Jen rekindled their romance on May 11. “There’s not enough liquor in the world for you to get me to say something about that,” the actor joked during an appearance on the Today show. “It’s a fascinating story. I hope it’s true. I love them both,” he added. “I hope it’s true. That would be awesome.”

Throwin’ Shade

A-Rod seemingly shaded Ben in May 2021 when the former Major League Baseball star was spotted for the first time since the pair returned home from Montana. When asked how he felt about his former flame taking a vacation with the director, he simply responded, “Go Yankees.” Ben, of course, is a notorious Boston Red Sox fan, and Alex is a retired New York Yankees shortstop.

Foreshadowing?

On May 14, fans were delighted to see a very timely pop culture reference on the long-running game show Jeopardy. The first clue of the episode, which was filmed in advance of airing, mentioned Jen and Ben’s infamous nickname.

“As a couple, they were jointly known as ‘Bennifer,'” read a message displayed onscreen, per a Twitter user who captured the moment and posted it online.

What’s more? During Double Jeopardy, there was an entire category dedicated to — wait for it — Montana.

Put a Ring On It … Again?

According to Jen’s former publicist, the songstress *might* still have the engagement ring Ben gave her.

“As far as I know, Jen has never returned the ring,” Rob Shuter told Access. “So if things move forward with these two, gosh she’s already got the ring.”

“Forgive me, Jen, it was almost QVC-ish, it was so big,” he recalled, referring to the sparkler as blinding. “She said, ‘Don’t touch it, it’s real. It’s a real ring.'”

As for whether or not they’re officially an item? “My sources are telling me they are back together,” he divulged. “Jennifer falls hard and she falls fast and so these two, they’re definitely a couple, they’re together.”

He added that the couple is “so sexy” and that their relationship was “the real deal,” even comparing the duo to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

Reunited in Miami

On May 23, Ben and Jen were spotted on the balcony of J. Lo’s rental home in Miami.

PDA Alert!

Bennifer turned up the heat during their time together in Miami! On May 24, the pair was spotted locking lips during a gym session.

“[Jen and Ben] were clearly picking up where they left off in their relationship years ago,” an eyewitness exclusively told In Touch. “They even shared a kiss on the gym floor and were super playful with each other between sets.”

Back Together!

A source exclusively told In Touch on May 26 the couple are “moving fast” but they “both agree that what they have now is truly special.”

“They’re already leaving stuff at each other’s home, clothing, bathroom stuff. He’s wearing a watch Jen gave him back when they dated, before the breakup, when things were still great between them. Almost like nothing ever changed,” the insider added. “Second chances are very rare to come by and they got one. That’s why they’ve just jumped in and are moving pretty quickly. They’re taking this time to get to know each other, all over again.”