The couple announced this on Instagram
Pop diva Jennifer Lopez has announced that she is engaged to actor Ben Affleck, with whom he reconciled in 2021, nearly two decades after the couple abandoned wedding plans and went their separate ways.
On his Twitter accountthe singer, of Puerto Rican descent, said she has a “very exciting and special story to share” and announced she will be sharing it through her personal newsletter, On the JLO‘ although he gave a big hint by placing a ring emoji next to his name.
The message to subscribers contained another video in which the singer admired an engagement ring with one stunning green diamond.
The shocking diamond Ben Affleck gave Jennifer Lopez to ask her to marry him
Lopez, 52, and Affleck, 49, started dating in mid-2002 and got engaged later that year, but postponed the wedding and eventually called it off in 2004, though they said their friendship had endured over the years before being given a second chance .
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are seen in New York City on September 26, 2021. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
After nearly two decades apart, the stars’ paths reunited after she ended her four-year relationship with Alex Rodríguez and that the protagonist of Gone Girl ended his relationship with Spanish actress Ana de Armas.
Photo © 2020 Ramey Photo Agency/The Grosby Group 2003 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
In this second round, they were inseparable. Now the couple, nicknamed “Bennifer,” have become a sensation on red carpets and public walks around the world, alone or accompanied by their respective children: López had two with her ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony; and Affleck three with his ex-wife, interpreter Jennifer Garner.
“I feel so lucky, lucky and proud to be with himLopez recently told People magazine. “It’s a beautiful love story.”
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JLo admitted that “they were a little scared” when they started dating due to media pressure. “We’re so happy and we don’t want it all to come into play again,” the singer said. “Now we’re older, we’re smarter, we’ve got more experience and we’re in different places in our lives.” She explained about this second round with the Oscar winner. “Honestly, I believe that love rules everything. Love always conquers everything: relationships, children, work, industrial relationships. It’s about how loving, open, and accepting you are. When you are in a good, healthy relationship, everyone benefits. Everyone,” he continued.
“I’m so proud of him, I’m so proud of the man he’s become, I saw him from afar. Being honest with each other, being loving, that’s the basis of everything.” added the singer, who was joined by her boyfriend at the recent premiere of “Marry Me” in Los Angeles. Both are very close at every Hollywood event.
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JLo’s unconditional support helped Affleck reposition herself as a heartthrob in Hollywood. At the screening of The Last Duel, im Venice Film Festival, all eyes were on him because it was his first appearance with the Latin singer on the red carpet since they resumed their romance after nearly two decades.
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