Pop icon Jennifer Lopez announced her engagement to actor Ben Affleck on a Friday night, marking a moment many fans hoped for as the couple—often affectionately called Bennifer—reconnected after years apart. Their renewed relationship began in early 2021, years after a vision of marriage that never fully unfurled and drifted into separate paths. The news lands amid a landscape where public interest in their story blends music, film, and real-life romance into a single, enduring narrative.
The Puerto Rican singer used her social channels to share that she had a “very exciting and special story to tell,” hinting that the update would arrive via her personal newsletter, On the JLO. In a playful clue, she placed an emoji ring next to her name, inviting fans to anticipate a formal announcement. Reports from People magazine, which confirmed the engagement through a representative, described a subscriber message that included a video feature showing Lopez admiring her striking green diamond engagement ring—an image that quickly spread across media and social feeds.
Lopez and Affleck’s reunion followed a period of high-profile relationship changes. Lopez had recently ended an engagement with former Yankee star Alex Rodriguez, while Affleck had broken off a relationship with Spanish actress Ana de Armas. The pair, nicknamed Bennifer by fans since their first pairing in the early 2000s, has since been seen together on red carpets and during casual public appearances. They often appeared with their children—Lopez has two from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony, and Affleck has three from his marriage to Jennifer Garner—further fueling public curiosity about how the blended family dynamics would evolve with their renewed partnership.
Dating began in mid-2002 for Lopez and Affleck, who quickly became a headline-making couple and announced their engagement that same year. Yet the wedding plans were postponed and ultimately canceled in 2004, a pause that didn’t end their friendship. Over the years, their paths diverged and then converged again, with both careers continuing to ascend in their respective arenas. The latest milestone—an engagement announcement—appears to reflect a renewed commitment between two individuals who have managed to maintain warmth and support for one another even after the lights of the spotlight dimmed for a time. The public’s fascination with their journey—rise, pause, reunion, and now engagement—continues to echo through interviews, red carpets, and social media posts as fans around the world watch this chapter unfold with a shared sense of anticipation and nostalgia.