Jennifer Lopez opened up about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck during a guest appearance on Australia’s “.” The singer and actress reflected on her unexpected relationship with Affleck, revealing that they both believed their love story had come to an end over 20 years ago when they called off their first engagement in 2004.
Lopez explained that she fell in love with Affleck earlier in life, and after their breakup, they both went on to have children with other people and pursue other relationships. Despite these separate paths, Lopez admitted that in her mind, she always considered Affleck to be “the one.” She thought their relationship had ended for reasons that allowed them to grow and explore other aspects of their lives.
After her split from Affleck, Lopez married Marc Anthony in 2004 and welcomed twins, Max and Emme, in 2008. Affleck, on the other hand, was married to Jennifer Garner from 2008 to 2018, and they share three children—Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
Lopez recalled that she reached a point where she felt content on her own, loving her life and thinking that she didn’t need anyone else. However, when Affleck reentered her life, everything changed. Despite not planning to get back together, Lopez and Affleck reconnected, and she described the rekindling of their relationship as almost instant, emphasizing that they just knew.
Lopez acknowledged that while she ended up with Affleck, she doesn’t regret her marriage to Marc Anthony. She emphasized the importance of her journey in becoming a better person and a great mom to her children. Motherhood, divorce, and subsequent relationships have been key phases in Lopez’s life, helping her figure herself out and strive to be the best version of herself.
The couple eventually tied the knot in July 2022, marking a new chapter in their relationship. Lopez expressed gratitude for her journey and the lessons learned along the way, both as a mother and as an individual navigating relationships and self-discovery
