Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: A love story 20+ years in the making
edition.cnn.com(CNN)Should we really be surprised by Bennifer 2.0 given that Jennifer Lopez's 2002 album, "This Is Me...Then," contained a heartfelt single titled, "Dear Ben"?As Lopez and Ben Affleck are now newlyweds, let's take a look back the duo's history.
December 2001Lopez and Affleck met on the set of the rom-com "Gigli," where they played criminals stuck on a job together and the pair strike up real-life friendship.
April 2002Speculation that Ben and Jen may be more than just friends began after he took out a full page ad in trade publications to both promote their film and praise her performance."It has been nothing but an honor and a pleasure to work with you," the ad read. "I only wish I were lucky enough to be in all your movies." Signed: "With love, respect, and gratitude, Ben Affleck." July 2002Lopez and Chris Judd file for divorce during the summer of 2002, but have reportedly been split for a bit by then."Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd have announced they have resolved all issues arising out of their marriage," the couple's lawyers say a statement at the time. "The resolution was extremely amicable . . .
The two will remain friends." August 2002Paparazzi photos began circulating of Lopez and Affleck smooching. November 2002The couple get engaged after Affleck pops the question with a magnificent, custom 6.1-carat pink diamond ring from Harry Winston.He also appears as Lopez's love interest in the music video for her single "Jenny From the Block," the storyline of which takes on the paparazzi treatment of their relationship.
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