Even the best, the most beautiful couples, the most fascinating love stories often do not have a happy ending just like- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who emerged as the Hollywood icons, whose love story touched hearts of millions of people, have been brought back into focus of the public spotlight – not by the reunion of the affectionate couple, but by the failure. Even though they yearned for that picture perfect wedding we see in the movies., Yet, not all that ‘glitters is gold’

Some recent reports have emerged about their planned divorce, which breaks the seemingly unshakable bond they had, something which signifies that while celebrities may have strong bonds like anyone else, the glamorous life cannot save even those relationships.

Timeline of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Relationship

In the early 2000s, Hollywood icons Bennifer – Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez – met for the first time on the set of a movie “Gigli” in the year 2002, worked as on-screen couple that stepped into a real-life engagement and this led to a publicized affair, which made millions of people fall in love. But, unfortunately, the pressure proved too high, and they had to cancel the wedding in 2004, which made the audience very disappointed.

Years went by, both actors went on to marry other people and have children, but people remain intrigued by their relationship. This all seemed to be coming to an end but much like a Hollywood script, Bennifer was back in full force in 2021. Both time traveled to each other’s arms after a 16-year separation and re-engaged within a month of reunion, they got married in an ultra-glamorous Las Vegas wedding of 2022. This reunion not only revived their love affair, but also revived people’s interest and support, thus Bennifer had become even more popular.

The public is intrigued by their love story because it combines old school romance and the strength to overcome adversities that is a modern fairytale-like ‘will they- won’t they’ scenario that developed into ‘yes, they did!’ which resonates with anyone who believes in second chances at love.

Even the Best Love Stories Can Have Unhappy Endings

Though,  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s had immense love and mutual respect yet, could not overcome such factors as different lifestyles and constant pressure from the media and their divorce was a big blow to their fans as well as the media. Refusal to reconcile stated in legal papers alluded to what many mark as the crux of it all - irreconcilable differences, a phrase which conceals all sorts of personal problems which make living together impossible.