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Ben Affleck the most miserable man in Hollywood? How fame, fortune and a string of beautiful women (including Jennifer Lopez!) haven't been able to bring happiness to the face that sparked a thousand memes

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Ben Affleck seems to be the most miserable man in Hollywood as he is often seen looking downcast when out in Los Angeles and irritated when attending red carpet events.

The movie icon appears especially sad now that his less-than two year marriage to Jennifer Lopez is reportedly on the rocks. 

But this Hollywood actor - who came to fame over 30 years ago with 1992's School Ties - has it all, including a $150million estimate net worth.

Affleck, 51, has two Academy Awards: one was for writing Good Will Hunting (1998) and the other was for making Argo (2013).

And the Cambridge, Massachusetts native has so much fame he lands magazine covers, big-budget movies and a massive Dunkin' Donuts campaign.

His fortune from films like Batman V Superman is vast as he now rents a $100K a month home in Los Angeles.

And he has had a string of beautiful women in his life, from Gwyneth Paltrow and first wife Jennifer Garner - the mom of his three children - to second bride Lopez.

Nothing seems to have brought him much happiness. And his grumpy disposition has sparked a thousand memes.

Ben Affleck seems to be the most miserable man in Hollywood as he is often seen looking downcast when out in Los Angeles and appearing irritated at red carpet events. Seen in a new episode of Hart To Heart

Ben Affleck seems to be the most miserable man in Hollywood as he is often seen looking downcast when out in Los Angeles and appearing irritated at red carpet events. Seen in a new episode of Hart To Heart

Amid rumors about the status of the couple's marriage, an industry insider has now claimed that the pop star has reached her wit's end and no longer feels that she can do any 'more' to save the relationship. Seen in May 2023

He seems especially sad now that his marriage to Jennifer Lopez is reportedly on the rocks. Seen in May 2023

While talking to Kevin Hart for an episode from season four of his show Hart To Heart, the Oscar-winning actor addressed his grumpiness.

The star said Affleck also addresses his resting grumpy face and his explanation is hard to believe as the actor - who has been in front of cameras for three decades - declares he is 'shy.' 

Ben said: 'I'm also a little bit shy. I don't like a lot of attention. This is why people see me and they're like, "Why is this dude always mad?" Because someone had their camera sticking in my face, and I'm like, "OK, here we go."'

'You have resting b***h face,' Hart joked.

'B****h? Now,' Affleck responded as he pretended to be mad.

'I have resting hard face. People are projecting onto me something that I don't feel about myself at all.'

Hart loses points for not asking Ben why he continues to be in showbusiness if he doesn't like attention.

Ben, who also directs, has no plans to stop acting: his next film is The Accountant 2. 

Affleck is known for his brooding leading roles - pictured in 1997's Good Will Hunting - which bagged him his first Oscar

Affleck is known for his brooding leading roles - pictured in 1997's Good Will Hunting - which bagged him his first Oscar

But this Hollywood actor who came to fame over 30 years ago with 1992's School Ties seems to have it all. Affleck, 51, has Oscars, money and looks; seen in May

While talking to Kevin Hart for an episode from season four of his show Hart To Heart , the Oscar-winning actor addressed the 'Sad Affleck' memes - Seen with JLo in 2022

While talking to Kevin Hart for an episode from season four of his show Hart To Heart , the Oscar-winning actor addressed the 'Sad Affleck' memes - Seen with JLo in 2022

In February 2024
In 2003

The couple seemed happier 20 years ago, right, than they did earlier this year, left

This comes after a source told DailyMail.com the main reason J.Lo is upset with her husband is because he was always 'grumpy and negative' like Oscar The Grouch from Sesame Street. 

'If people could see what she has really gone through they would be easier on her,' said the source. 

'Ben is a great guy but he can be grumpy and a downer. 

'I think the world saw that in photos like when they were at the Grammys last year; he wouldn't smile. If they saw how it really was, they would not attack her,' said the friend of Jennifer. 

'He chain smokes and cusses and seems irritated a lot of the time. Great director and actor, but not a lot of laughs with him, you know?' said the source. 'He is a wonderful father though.'

Ben said: 'I'm also a little bit shy. I don't like a lot of attention. This is why people see me and they're like, "Why is this dude always mad?; in February 2023

Ben said: 'I'm also a little bit shy. I don't like a lot of attention. This is why people see me and they're like, "Why is this dude always mad?; in February 2023

Looking miserable with ex-wife Jennifer Garner in LA on June 11 - the pair were wed from 2005-2018 and share three children

Looking miserable with ex-wife Jennifer Garner in LA on June 11 - the pair were wed from 2005-2018 and share three children 

Ben looked grumpy at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in January 7 with Matt Damon

Ben looked grumpy at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in January 7 with Matt Damon

And Ben appeared sad in March with JLo and son Samuel at the Laker game in LA

And Ben appeared sad in March with JLo and son Samuel at the Laker game in LA

The star has dated a host of famous beauties - including Deep Water co-star Ana De Armas from 2020-2021 (pictured 2020)

The star has dated a host of famous beauties - including Deep Water co-star Ana De Armas from 2020-2021 (pictured 2020)

He romanced Saturday Night Life producer Lindsay Shookus from 2017-2019 (pictured 2018)

He romanced Saturday Night Life producer Lindsay Shookus from 2017-2019 (pictured 2018)

The same year he went to rehab, he had a brief fling with Playboy model Shauna Sexton - who at 23 was 20 years his junior

The same year he went to rehab, he had a brief fling with Playboy model Shauna Sexton - who at 23 was 20 years his junior

Lopez plans on pushing on. 

'She is really not used to this kind of bad feedback, but she will get over it. She will march on,' said the pal.

'Jennifer is a very smart and strong woman and she will bounce back, she always does!'

And as far as how Jennifer and Ben are getting along these days, the insider said they are being 'cordial' with each other.

So what happened to the once jovial Ben who used to smile at fans and make out with Jennifer in public? 

The source points to the pressure in Ben's career.

'He is now filming Accounting 2 and the hours are really long, he is working hard at it and it's a lot to juggle with marriage and kids,' said the source. 'So sometimes he is not in the best mood.'

In 2022, Ben reflected on his sad meme from the now-iconic video of him sadly staring off into space during a press junket interview for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Affleck admitted that though he thought the memes sparked by the video were funny, he is now more concerned about the affects it had on his children.

The 8-year-old video - featuring a melancholy soundtrack - shows Affleck alongside co-star Henry Cavill as they are told that the movie is getting mixed reviews.

He dated Gwyneth Paltrow from 1997-2000 (pictured 1999)

He dated Gwyneth Paltrow from 1997-2000 (pictured 1999)

The star courted worldwide attention when he groped then fiancee J-Lo's backside in her Jenny From The Block video in 2002

The star courted worldwide attention when he groped then fiancee J-Lo's backside in her Jenny From The Block video in 2002

Affleck talked in 2022 about the now-iconic video of him sadly staring off into space during a press junket interview for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Affleck talked in 2022 about the now-iconic video of him sadly staring off into space during a press junket interview for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

The  video shows Affleck alongside co-star Henry Cavill as they are told that the movie is getting mixed reviews

The  video shows Affleck alongside co-star Henry Cavill as they are told that the movie is getting mixed reviews

And while Cavill launches into a professional response, Affleck turns his gaze down with a look of utter dismay.

The video - which went viral overnight - was quickly turned into a parody, as YouTuber Sabconth added in a collage of negative headlines from review articles, as well as Simon and Garfunkel's song The Sound of Silence.

The actor opened up about the meme and his public perception to the Los Angeles Times, saying, 'I got to a place where [the public perception] was so different from who I am that I just stopped reading and stopped caring.'

He went on to say he was concerned about his kids being affected by it. 'But then, as my kids got older and started seeing the internet themselves, that’s the difficult part. Even the “Sad Affleck” meme — that was funny to me. I mean, there’s nobody who hasn’t felt that way at a junket,' he stated.

'But then my kids see it and I think, “Oh, are they going to think their dad is fundamentally sad or they have to worry about me?” That’s really tough,' the star added.

There have been hundreds of memes dedicated to Ben's sour face over the years

There have been hundreds of memes dedicated to Ben's sour face over the years

The actor also reflected on his early years and how his public image didn't match his private persona.

'I think when I was young, people saw me as somebody who had too much or was successful too easily or looked like some kind of cavalier, insincere, callow frat guy,' he said.

'That was nothing like how I felt. I felt like this sort of insecure, anxious, overly verbal kid from Boston who had tried to break into this business and was dealing with his own stuff. But there is an interesting thing about how we come off versus who we are,' he revealed. 

The star's first taste of moviemaking was at age seven in the independent film, The Dark End of the Street (1981), directed by a family friend.

Next he starred in the PBS children's series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984) and The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988).

As a teen, he appeared in the ABC after school special Wanted: A Perfect Man (1986), the television film Hands of a Stranger (1987). Ben also did a Burger King commercial in 1989.

At Occidental College in Los Angeles, Affleck directed student films.

The star's first taste of moviemaking was at age seven in the independent film, The Dark End of the Street (1981). And he has worked hard ever since; seen in 2022

The star's first taste of moviemaking was at age seven in the independent film, The Dark End of the Street (1981). And he has worked hard ever since; seen in 2022

Then he worked more. He played Patrick Duffy's son in the television film Daddy (1991), made an uncredited appearance as a basketball player in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer film (1992), and had a supporting role as a prep school student in School Ties (1992).

Then it was back to TV. He played a high school quarterback in the NBC television series Against the Grain (1993), and a steroid-abusing high school football player in Body to Die For: The Aaron Henry Story (1994). 

A small part in Dazed and Confused (1993) did little for his career.

Affleck's first starring film role was as an aimless art student in the college drama Glory Daze (1995). He then played a bully in Kevin Smith's comedy Mallrats (1995) and next came Chasing Amy (1997). He got good reviews for Going All the Way (1997).

Then came the success of 1997's Good Will Hunting, which changed everything.

Along the way, Ben has dated numerous well-known beauties. He romanced Gwyneth Paltrow - with whom he starred in Bounce and Shakespeare in Love together – on-off from 1997-2000.

The Batman actor sparked up a romance with Saturday Night Life producer Lindsay Shookus, who he dated from 2017 to 2019.

In 2018 the star was famously seen being driven to rehab by ex-wife Jennifer Garner after his loved ones staged an intervention.

The star first shot to fame in 1992's School Ties - alongside Chris O'Donnell, Brendan Fraser and BFF Matt Damon

The star first shot to fame in 1992's School Ties - alongside Chris O'Donnell, Brendan Fraser and BFF Matt Damon

The star is seen with BFF Matt Damon - who is said to be currently leaning on amid his romance woes - as they won the Oscar for Original Screenplay in 1997

The star is seen with BFF Matt Damon - who is said to be currently leaning on amid his romance woes - as they won the Oscar for Original Screenplay in 1997

Affleck also took on a lead role in 2001 historical epic, Pearl Harbor

Affleck also took on a lead role in 2001 historical epic, Pearl Harbor

Ben appeared emotional as he left his house in a car driven by Jennifer. The actor reportedly arrived at The Canyon live-in rehab facility, in Malibu, that same evening, where he checked-in for an 'extended period of time.' He was famously snapped getting Jack In The Box en-route to treatment.

The same year he went to rehab, he had a brief fling with Playboy model Shauna Sexton - who at 23 was 20 years his junior - but that soon fizzled out.

Ana de Armas and Ben were first romantically linked in early 2020 after meeting on set of Deep Water in New Orleans. 

They ultimately split 'mutually and amicably' according to a People report from January 2021 as sources claimed Ana didn't want to be tied to Los Angeles, where Ben has to be based for his kids.  

'Ben is no longer dating Ana,' the source told the publication. 'She broke it off. Their relationship was complicated. Ana doesn't want to be Los Angeles based and Ben obviously has to since his kids live in Los Angeles.'

The Gone Girl actor eventually moved on to rekindle a romance with Lopez,

Next up for Ben is The Accountant 2 with costar Jon Bernthal.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship timeline: From the early 2000s until now

Rekindled romance: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the pop culture sphere into a frenzy by rekindling their romance after 17 years apart; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Rekindled romance: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the pop culture sphere into a frenzy by rekindling their romance after 17 years apart; Ben and Jennifer pictured on July 3

Rekindled romance: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sent the pop culture sphere into a frenzy by rekindling their romance after 17 years apart; Ben and Jennifer pictured on July 3

2001 

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001. 

The movie, upon its eventual release two years later, won seven Razzies and was branded 'unwatchable' by some critics.

It garnered $7.2m in the box office against a reported $55m budget. Yet all was not lost, as the film brought Bennifer closer together.

The beginning: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001

The beginning: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001

 

SEPTEMBER 2002

Reunited: While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl

Reunited: While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl

While they were yet to know about their looming box office failure, Bennifer were in front of the camera once more in 2002 as they reunited to shoot the 2004 movie Jersey Girl.

The movie was where their love was cemented and the couple's romance was born.

Their name was in fact born on-set, as Jersey Girl director Kevin Smith said: 'Bennifer' is trending.

'It's a name I first gave the kids during 'Jersey Girl' pre-production, before the world found out they were dating...

'I'd later drop the name in an interview with the @nytimes. Shortly thereafter, it appeared in the article and then entered the vernacular.' 

 

2002 ONWARD   

The duo made their red carpet debut at the premiere of her movie Maid In Manhattan.

From red carpet appearances to Juicy Couture tracksuits, they soon became one of the world's most photographed couples thanks to their Hollywood good looks and glamorous style.

 

NOVEMBER 2002

Engaged: Ben popped the question to Jennifer in 2002 during a visit to see his family in Boston - leading to a delighted surprise; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003
Bling, bling: He proposed to her with an eye-popping 6.1-carat pink solitaire diamond from Harry Winston

Engaged: Ben popped the question to Jennifer in 2002 during a visit to see his family in Boston - leading to a delighted surprise; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003

Ben popped the question to Jennifer with an eye-popping 6.1-carat pink solitaire diamond from Harry Winston during a visit to see his family in Boston - leading to a delighted surprise.

She described the proposal, saying: 'It's just a blanket, a quilt of rose petals, all over the whole entire house. So many candles, and vases, bouquets.

'And my song I'm Glad was playing... I walk in and I was just like overwhelmed. I wasn't expecting it, and I was just like 'Oh my God.''

Ben then revealed his mother Christopher Anne Boldt helped him with the proposal, after which Jennifer said: 'I just started sobbing. Crying. I was like 'Oh! My God!''

She went on: 'I had cried a lot over sadness over the years. And for the first time in my life, I cried incredible purging tears of happiness...

'It was the most cleansing feeling and the most wonderful feeling I had ever had.'

Later that month, Ben appeared in Jennifer's Jenny From The Block music video including one scene - designed to look like a stealth paparazzi video - showing the actor caressing her famous derriere.

Not content with a video cameo, Jennifer dedicated her sensual and gushing track Dear Ben from her third studio album This Is Me... Then to her husband-to-be. 

 

SEPTEMBER 2003

Postponed: Days before their wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003

Postponed: Days before their wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement; Ben and Jennifer pictured in 2003

Days before their highly-publicized wedding, the couple astounded fans when they announced a postponement due to increasingly feverish media attention.

Their statement read: '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.'

 

 JANUARY 2004 

The couple confirmed their split with a simple statement.

Jennifer's representative announced: '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.'

 

2004 - 2005

Later that year, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony, explaining: '[I wanted to] find someone who could make me feel loved and wanted in my loneliest hour...

'Thinking back, maybe deep down I knew that this was a Band-Aid on the cut.'

She married the singer that June and went on to have twins with the star in 2008. She divorced Marc in 2014.

Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018.

Later that year, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony and they wed in June (pictured in 2006)
Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018.

Later in 2004, Jennifer sought comfort in her longtime friend, Marc Anthony and they wed in June (pictured in 2006) Ben meanwhile wed actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and they share three children, Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9. The couple split in 2018

 

 2012

Ben made it clear that they very much remained friends, when he told The Hollywood Reporter: 'We don't have the kind of relationship where she relies on me for advice but we do have the kind of relationship where there'll be an e-mail saying, 'Oh, your movie looks great'...

'I remember when she got American Idol. I said, 'This was really smart. Good luck.''

'I respect her. I like her. She's put up with some stuff that was unfair in her life, and I'm really pleased to see her successful.'

 

2014

Two years later, Jennifer told Huffington Post: 'I would do it all over again, I think. I really would. Even the relationship part.

'I just feel like everything is part of your story and your journey and is meant to be and helps you grow if you're willing to look at it, and I'm willing to look.' 

 

2016

Struggles: On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair

Struggles: On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair 

On making their relationship work, Jennifer detailed why things struggled for the pair.

She said: 'I think different time different thing, who knows what could've happened, but there was a genuine love there, We didn't try to have a public relationship...

'We just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids, and it was like, 'Oh my God.' It was just a lot of pressure.'

 

APRIL 2021

After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez in April.

'We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,' read a statement the pair released at the time.

Done! After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez (pictured) in April

Done! After being proposed to in 2019, Jennifer unexpectedly called off her engagement to MLB star Alex Rodriguez (pictured) in April

Shortly after, Ben was seen arriving at Jennifer's home in a white Escalade SUV that is said to belong to the Hustlers star. He was later seen being dropped off by the singer's security.

They had also reportedly enjoyed several meet-ups at the the Hotel Bel-Air around the same time.

TMZ reported that Affleck had reached out to J-Lo via email while she was in the Dominican Republic shooting her rom-com Shotgun Wedding earlier this year.

The pair are said to have continued communicating until Jennifer wrapped up filming in late April, with numerous sources stating that they were 'just friends.'

 

MAY 2021 

Ben whisked his former flame Jennifer away on a private jet this past weekend for a romantic getaway trip to a luxury ski resort in Montana, where the actor is understood to own a chalet.

In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, the former couple appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they sat side-by-side in an SUV, with the Good Will Hunting star in the driver's seat, amid rumors he's been spending time at the singer's LA mansion on multiple occasions.

In pictures of the pair arriving back to LA, both Ben and Jennifer looked dressed for comfort as they stood close together while exiting the private plane following the short trip, where they had packed a considerable amount of luggage.

Rekindled: In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, Ben, 48, and Jennifer, 51, appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they then sat side-by-side in an SUV in Montana

Rekindled: In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, Ben, 48, and Jennifer, 51, appeared relaxed and at ease around one another as they then sat side-by-side in an SUV in Montana

Sources claimed to E! that the pair spent 'about a week' together at the club, and they 'were alone' during their stay. 

Following their getaway, Jennifer made several trips to Los Angeles to spend time with Ben, before the Academy Award-winner jetted off to Miami, Florida to spend time at Lopez's home. 

During his stay in Miami, Ben was seen hanging out on Jennifer's balcony smoking cigarettes before joining the superstar for a gym session. 

Sources told In Touch that Ben and Jen 'looked madly in love' during their gym date and 'were clearly picking up where they left off in their relationship years ago.

The insider added: 'They even shared a kiss on the gym floor and were super playful with each other between sets.' 

 

May 31, 2021 - Rekindled romance CONFIRMED

After weeks of speculation and sources claiming the pair had taken their friendship to a 'romantic' level, Ben and Jennifer confirmed the news for themselves during a romantic date night in West Hollywood.

During the outing, Jennifer and Ben had their arms wrapped around one another while waiting to be seated at Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant located at the swanky Pendry hotel

The 51-year-old On The Floor singer had her head nestled into the 48-year-old Academy Award-winner's neck as he held her closely with one arm. 

 

JUNE 2021 

Relocating? Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13; Ben and Jennifer pictured in July

Relocating? Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13; Ben and Jennifer pictured in July

Jennifer sparked rumors that she may relocate from Miami to the West Coast for Ben when she was seen touring school in the LA area for her twins Max and Emme, 13.

A source told The Sun at the time that Lopez was 'looking towards LA' and that her Miami house reminds Lopez too much of her ex and Los Angeles is perfect for a fresh start as it's convenient for her TV work and photoshoots, which more often take place on the west coast.

In the meantime, Jennifer hunkered down in her $28million mansion in LA and enjoyed several visits to Ben's Brentwood home throughout the month. He also seen leaving her Bel Air abode on several occasions.

Proving their rekindled passions, Jennifer and Ben were spotted kissing one another on June 15 as they attended JLo's sister Lynda's 50th birthday dinner in Malibu.

Also present were Max and Emme, who Ben was seen bonding with during the family gathering at Nobu restaurant.

 

SUMMER 2021

Blending families: With their relationship in full force, Jennifer and Ben have been working to blend their families

Blending families: With their relationship in full force, Jennifer and Ben have been working to blend their families

Further blending their families, Ben and Jennifer decided to enjoy a day out at Universal Studios Hollywood ahead of the Fourth Of July holiday.

The couple, who walked with arms wrapped around one another, were joined by Lopez's twins, as well as Affleck's nine-year-old son Samuel. 

They would then jet out of Los Angeles to celebrate the Fourth Of July in the Hamptons, along with Lopez's daughter Emme and a pal. 

On Thursday, July 15, Ben was spotted driving his girlfriend around as he helped her on her 'hunt for a mega-mansion' in Los Angeles, according to TMZ, further fueling rumors that she plans to relocate to be closer to the actor.

 

JANUARY - MARCH 2022 

With their rekindled relationship moving from strength to strength, Ben and Jennifer began their 'hunt for a mega-mansion' in the Los Angeles area.

They were photographed on a number of occasions checking out sprawling properties across the city.

In late March, TMZ reported that the happy couple are 'in escrow' on a massive $50M mansion with 10 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms in swanky Bel Air  

On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award.

He was seen sitting in the audience with Jennifer's daughter Emme, 14, and his young son Samuel, nine. 

Major moment: On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award

Major moment: On March 23, Ben supported his pop star girlfriend at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the coveted Icon Award 

 

APRIL 2022 

Following days of speculation - after she was seen with a huge sparkler on her finger - Jennifer confirmed that she was engaged to Ben for the second time in their relationship.

She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring.

Earlier in the day, just hours before the news broke, Ben and Jennifer was captured touring real estate spaces in Santa Monica. The On The Floor singer was NOT wearing her engagement ring at the time. 

Emotional: She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring
Confirmed: Following days of speculation - after she was seen with a huge sparkler on her finger - Jennifer confirmed that she was engaged to Ben for the second time in their relationship

Emotional: She confirmed the news in a newsletter shared to her official website on Friday, April 8, which included a touching video that showed her getting emotional as she gawked at her engagement ring

 

JULY 16, 2022

Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee. 

The Selena actress, 52, confirmed they said 'I do' on her newsletter On The JLo, where she shared details of their intimate wedding held at the Little White Wedding Chapel.

The newsletter was signed 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel's bathroom and photos of J.Lo in her wedding dress. 

'We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient,' she wrote in her post. 

Just married! Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee

Just married! Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022 which was three months after becoming engaged again and 20 years after the actor first got down on one knee

Newlywed bliss! The newsletter was signed 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel's bathroom

Newlywed bliss! The newsletter was signed 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' and included candid selfies of the newlyweds and video of the couple preparing for their special day, including one of Ben getting ready inside the chapel's bathroom

'And this was my wedding changing area!' Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror

'And this was my wedding changing area!' Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror 

Blushing bride! JLo wore a quaint white dress in video posted to her newsletter. She appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post

 Blushing bride! JLo wore a quaint white dress in video posted to her newsletter. She appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post

'Exactly what we wanted. Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world. Behind us two men held hands and held each other. In front of us, a young couple who made the three hour drive from Victorville on their daughter's second birthday—all of us wanting the same thing— for the world to recognize us as partners and to declare our love to the world through the ancient and nearly universal symbol of marriage.

'We barely made it to the little white wedding chapel by midnight. They graciously stayed open late a few minutes, let us take pictures in a pink Cadillac convertible, evidently once used by the king himself (but if we wanted Elvis himself to show, that cost extra and he was in bed).

'So with the best witnesses you could ever imagine, a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben's closet, we read our own vows in the little chapel and gave one another the rings we'll wear for the rest of our lives. They even had Bluetooth for a (short) march down the aisle. But in the end it was the best possible wedding we could have imagined. One we dreamed of long ago and one made real (in the eyes of the state, Las Vegas, a pink convertible and one another) at very, very long last.

'When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives. Thank you to the Little White Wedding chapel for letting me use the break room to change while Ben changed in the men's room.

Mr and Mrs: JLo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck'

Mr and Mrs: JLo shared details of their special day and signed the statement from 'Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck' 

Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress
Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress

Here comes the bride! JLo did several twirls as she showcased her white dress

VIP! Jennifer's 14-year-old Emme looked thrilled to be attending the nuptials

VIP! Jennifer's 14-year-old Emme looked thrilled to be attending the nuptials 

'They were right when they said, 'all you need is love'. We are so grateful to have that in abundance, a new wonderful family of five amazing children and a life that we have never had more reason to look forward to. Stick around long enough and maybe you'll find the best moment of your life in a drive through in Las Vegas at twelve thirty in the morning in the tunnel of love drive through, with your kids and the one you'll spend forever with. Love is a great thing, maybe the best of things-and worth waiting for.'

The content included a video of Ben preparing for their nuptials inside the chapel's pink bathroom.

'And this was my wedding changing area!' Ben, wearing a white suit, declared as he held the camera up to a scratched-up mirror.

Big day: The A-lister took a selfie before a scratched-up mirror as he prepared for his special day

Big day: The A-lister took a selfie before a scratched-up mirror as he prepared for his special day 

Could be more glamorous! Affleck showed off the pink bathroom he was getting ready in

Could be more glamorous! Affleck showed off the pink bathroom he was getting ready in 

Jennifer, however, had more luxurious accommodations. She wore a chic yet simple chic dress with her hair styled in waves as she got glammed up inside an elegant bathroom.

'I feel amazing, excited,' Jennifer said before doing several twirls in her dress.

The bride appeared to be wearing two different white dresses in her post - the sleeveless frock and a more traditional lace garment which flashed some cleavage. She tucked a veil into her cascading waves. 

The couple collectively known as 'Bennifer' obtained a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada on Saturday and exchanged vows in a 'super small' ceremony. 

Jennifer will also be taking Affleck's last name. The Clark County Recorder's Office shows the pop star will be changing her name to 'Jennifer Affleck.' The marriage certificate, however, has yet to be filed. 

Marriage officiants have 10 calendar days to submit the certificate to their office for filing, according to the Clark County Clerk's Office. 

Marital bliss: Lopez shared a shot of herself lying in bed to her Instagram Story on Sunday and added the Barbra Streisand track Sadie, Sadie in the background

Marital bliss: Lopez shared a shot of herself lying in bed to her Instagram Story on Sunday and added the Barbra Streisand track Sadie, Sadie in the background

AUGUST 2022

Ben and Jennifer tied the knot for a second time in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia 'plantation' mansion surrounded by family, friends and A-List celebrities in August of 2022.

The celebrity couple known as 'Bennifer,' wowed the audience with Lopez wearing a stunning white, Ralph Lauren couture gown complete with long train and veil, while Affleck looked sharp in complementary white and black tuxedo.

Photographs shot from above showed the picture-perfect A-listers embracing one another through smiles at a waterside jetty, outside their enormous mansion, and while walking along a snowy white altar set up especially for the day.

Ben and Jennifer tied the knot for a second time in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia 'plantation' mansion surrounded by family, friends and A-List celebrities in August of 2022

Ben and Jennifer tied the knot for a second time in a breathtaking wedding ceremony at his $8.9 million Georgia 'plantation' mansion surrounded by family, friends and A-List celebrities in August of 2022

The pair's happy reunion came 20 years after they first dated and got engaged, only to call-off their wedding in fall 2003, blaming excessive media attention.

The couple was followed down the aisle after their nuptials by close friends and family, including their children from Jennifer's third husband Marc Anthony, as well as Affleck's first wife Jennifer Garner.

Garner was notable for her absence, with Affleck's brother Casey also declining to attend after saying he had prior parental commitments in Los Angeles.

 

JENNIFER LOPEZ'S MOVIE WEDDING DRESSES


Jennifer Lopez has played a bride many times in her movies.

Here is a look at some of her best gowns on the silver screens.

In The Wedding Planner in 2001 with Matthew McConaughey she had on a satin off the shoulder dress. 

In the film Enough from 2002 with actor Billy Campbell, Jenny had on a lowcut gown with a sweetheart neckline. 

For 2006's El Cantante she had on a long sleeved satin gown with a lace overlay. She worked with - at the time - real life husband Marc Anthony who also played her husband. 

In 2021's Marry Me she had on a beige lace and crystal gown to say yes to Maluma but he never showed. 

And in this year's movie Shotgun Wedding she modeled a gauze dress with a sweetheart neckline.  

A beautiful bride: Seen in the film The Wedding Planner in 2001 with Matthew McConaughey

Married on film: In the film Enough from 2002 with actor Billy Campbell

Married on film: In the film Enough from 2002 with actor Billy Campbell

A bride on film and in real life: Lopez with real life husband Marc Anthony who also played her husband in El Cantante

A bride on film and in real life: Lopez with real life husband Marc Anthony who also played her husband in El Cantante

All dressed up to wed: In a silver wedding gown for her next movie Marry Me

All dressed up to wed: In a silver wedding gown for her next movie Marry Me

Be my man: Jenny points to Owen's character as he appears on the screen behind her

Be my man: Jenny points to Owen's character as he appears on the screen behind her

Will your take Jennifer Lopez - as Kat - to be your wife? Lopez and Wilson are face to face as he says 'OK' to being her husband

Will your take Jennifer Lopez - as Kat - to be your wife? Lopez and Wilson are face to face as he says 'OK' to being her husband

Another wedding dress: In her gown for the 2022 film Shotgun Wedding

Another wedding dress: In her gown for the 2022 film Shotgun Wedding

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