12 stunning Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck red carpet moments: From ‘Gigli’ premiere to 2021 Met Gala
12 times Bennifer slayed on the red carpet: From 2003 Oscars to ‘This Is Me...Now’ premiere
The end of Bennifer 2.0 shattered the hearts of many fans who shipped Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The 'Atlas' actress filed for divorce from her dashing husband on August 20 after months of speculations of marital woes. While it is nothing but unfortunate to see a couple separating, here are 12 tender moments shared by the once passionate couple on the red carpet that made us believe in love.
1. Red carpet debut in December 2022 at 'Maid in Manhattan' premiere
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made their first grand red carpet debut in December 2002 when the 'Good Will Hunting' star supported his lady love during the premiere of her film 'Maid in Manhattan'. The couple was newly engaged. Affleck had proposed to the 'Jenny From the Block' singer with a 6.1-carat Harry Winston pink solitaire diamond just a month prior after they started dating from early 2002, per People.
2. February 2003 premiere of Ben Affleck's 'Daredevil'
After Affleck supported the 'Atlas' star, it was Lopez's turn to support her beau. In February 2003, the engaged couple appeared together for the premiere of Affleck's 'Daredevil' where he starred alongside Jennifer Garner - who he married in 2005. Affleck and Garner got divorced in 2018, and share three children together - Violet, Fin, and Samuel.
3. 2003 Academy Awards
The only award show the estranged couple attended together during the first segment of their romance was the 2003 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. While Lopez wore a mint green flowy one-shoulder gown and frosted herself in Harry Winston jewelry, Affleck looked sharp in a black tuxedo.
4. July 2003 premiere of 'Gigli'
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck looked deliriously in love as they attended the red carpet of premiere of their film together - 'Gigli'. Sadly, the appearance also marked the last appearance of 'Bennifer 1.0' together before postponing their September 2003 wedding. The former couple separated briefly after postponing their wedding but got back together. They broke up finally in January 2004.
5. Venice Film Festival premiere in 2021
Bennifer 2.0 returned to the red carpet after almost two decades with the Venice Film Festival in September 2021. After reconnecting in July of that year, following their respective break ups with Ana de Armas (Affleck) and Alex Rodriguez (Lopez), they attended the Venice Film Festival premiere of Affleck's film 'The Last Duel'. Happiness in their faces was palpable as they returned to the red carpet with a bang.
6. 2021 Met Gala in September
Just a few days later, Affleck and Lopez appeared on the steps of the Met Museum during the 2021 Met Gala. The then couple also managed to share a kiss through the face masks that were common because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
7. 'The Tender Bar' premiere in December 2021
Lopez and Affleck - known for their passionate PDAs - shared a tender moment of romance as they appeared for the premiere of 'The Tender Bar' in December 2021.
8. 'Marry Me' premiere in February 2022
The couple was probably foreshadowing their impending marriage in July 2022, as they appeared for the 'Marry Me' premiere on Valentine's month in February. True to the occasion, the couple was looking like a pair of besotted bride and groom in Lopez's lace dress and Affleck's black suit.
9. 'AIR' premiere in March 2023
While Lopez and Affleck attended many movie premieres as an engaged couple, the premiere of 'AIR' in March 2023 was the one which they attended as man and wife. The songstress beamed as she supported her husband in his new venture.
10. 'The Mother' premiere in May 2023
In May 2023, the couple appeared hand in hand together for 'The Mother' premiere in Los Angeles. Still passionately in love, they shared a moment of privacy as they locked lips on the red carpet.
11. 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala in November 2023
The couple looked happy as they attended the 2023 LACMA Art and Film Gala, presented by Gucci at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in November 2023. They shared a candid moment on the red carpet looking blissfully content in their marriage.
12. 'This Is Me...Now' premiere in February 2024
Affleck and Lopez could not stare away from each other when they attended the 'This Is Me...Now' premiere earlier this year in February. Affleck stood firmly by his wife's side as they navigated the red carpet of the film that showcased their love story. Unfortunately, this also marked the end of an era as this was the last time they were spotted together on a red carpet before the rumors of marital woes started brewing. On August 20, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck.
