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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles screening of "Marry Me" on February 8 in Los Angeles, California. Lopez and Affleck have gotten engaged for a second time after calling off their prior pledge in 2004, a representative for Lopez confirmed to CNN on April 9.
Bennifer 2.0 is planning to take it to the altar.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have gotten engaged for a second time after calling off their prior pledge in 2004, a representative for Lopez confirmed to CNN Saturday.
Lopez shared a video of her appearing emotional and sporting her green engagement ring in her newsletter “On the JLo.”
Her sister Lynda Lopez shared photos from the video on her Instagram Stories writing, “So this happened. Love you @jlo @ben affleck.”
The couple met in 2001 on the set of the rom-com “Gigli,” where they played criminals stuck on a job together, and they struck up a real-life friendship.
While the film flopped, Affleck told Entertainment Weekly in January that he didn’t regret it because he “did get to meet Jennifer, the relationship with whom has been really meaningful to me in my life.”
Affleck popped the question to Lopez in 2002 with a stunning pink diamond engagement ring.
But the pair postponed their nuptials days before the wedding in 2003, saying in a statement, “Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date.”
“When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry,” the statement went on to say. “We began to feel that the spirit of what should have been the happiest day of our lives could be compromised. We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.”
In January 2004 they officially called things off.
Speculation mounted that the pair had rekindled their romance after she and baseball legend Alex Rodriguez ended their engagement in April 2021.
“I feel so lucky and happy and proud to be with him,” Lopez told People magazine about reuniting with Affleck. “It’s a beautiful love story that we got a second chance.”
It will be the fourth marriage for Lopez, 52, and the second for Affleck, 49.
She was previously married to actor Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Judd and singer Marc Anthony, with whom she shares 14-year-old twins Max and Emme.
Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner and they are the parents of Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10.
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CHRIS PIZZELLO
Ben Affleck, star of the film "Daredevil," and his fiancee' Jennifer Lopez walk past spectators as they arrive at the premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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CHRIS PIZZELLO
"Daredevil" star Ben Affleck and his fiancee', actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, arrive at the premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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KIM D. JOHNSON
Actors Jennifer Lopez and her fiance Ben Affleck kiss during their arrival for the 75th annual Academy Awards Sunday, March 23, 2003, in Los Angeles where they will be presenters during the show. (AP Photo/(AP Photo/Kim D. Johnson)
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KIM D. JOHNSON
Actors Jennifer Lopez and her fiance Ben Affleck arrive for the 75th annual Academy Awards Sunday, March 23, 2003, in Los Angeles where they will be presenters during the show. (AP Photo/Kim D. Johnson)
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MARK J. TERRILL
Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez sit together during Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, May 11, 2003, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won, 99-95, to even the series at 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Evan Agostini
Actor Ben Affleck, left, and girlfriend Jennifer Lopez attend the premiere of "The Last Duel" at Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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Marcio Jose Sanchez
Jennifer Lopez, left, and Ben Affleck attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Marcio Jose Sanchez
Jennifer Lopez, left, and Ben Affleck attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Jordan Strauss
Ben Affleck, left, and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jordan Strauss
Ben Affleck, left, and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jordan Strauss
Ben Affleck, left, and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jordan Strauss
Cast member Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck attend a photo call for a special screening of "Marry Me" at DGA Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jordan Strauss
Cast member Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck attend a photo call for a special screening of "Marry Me" at DGA Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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MARK J. TERRILL
Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez walk to their seats at the Los Angeles Lakers game against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals, Sunday, May 11, 2003, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won the game, 99-95, to tie the series at 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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CHRIS POLK
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, stars of the new movie "Gigli," walk the red carpet before the premiere of the film Sunday, July 27, 2003, at the Mann National Theatre in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Polk)
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RENE MACURA
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez pose for photographers as they arrives to the premiere of their film "Gigli," Sunday, July 27, 2003, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)
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RENE MACURA
Jennifer Lopez looks up at Ben Affleck as the two pose for photographers during their red carpet arrival at the premiere of their film Gigli, Sunday, July 27, 2003, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)
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RENE MACURA
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez pose for photographers as they arrive at the premiere of their film "Gigli," Sunday, July 27, 2003, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)
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WINSLOW TOWNSON
Actor Ben Affleck, right, has a drink next to girl friend Jennifer Lopez, left, during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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Joel C Ryan
Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Last Duel' during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Joel C Ryan
Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck kiss upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Last Duel' during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Joel C Ryan
Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Last Duel' during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Joel C Ryan
Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Last Duel' during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Joel C Ryan
Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Last Duel' during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Evan Agostini
Actor Ben Affleck, left, and girlfriend Jennifer Lopez attend the premiere of "The Last Duel" at Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
