How Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Spent Their Anniversary Separately
Originally appeared on E! Online
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez can hear it in the silence.
When it came to celebrating their second wedding anniversary July 16, neither the Good Will Hunting star nor the Hustlers actress, who have been the subject of split rumors over the last few months, were getting loud. In fact, they spent the day on opposite coasts.
For her part, Jennifer—who shares 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex Marc Anthony—spent the day in the Hamptons, which saw her sporting a very beach chic outfit in a pair of white overalls, brown flip flops, gold hoop earrings with her hair tied up in a bun. The 54-year-old—who was wearing her wedding ring—rode her bike through the streets of the New York coastal town, and later went for a drive with her manager Benny Medina in a vintage convertible.
Meanwhile, Ben—who shares kids Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 with ex Jennifer Garner—was continuing with business as usual in Los Angeles. The 51-year-old stepped out on the opposite coast in a gray suit paired with a white button-up. Always on brand, the Dunkin connoisseur carried an unlabeled cup of iced coffee and a black duffel bag.
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In addition to spending the special day apart, Jennifer—who recently shared a video of her spending time with stepdaughter Violet—did not share any posts in honor of the happy couple for their latest milestone. Instead, the J.Lo Beauty founder took the opportunity to promote her brand’s Amazon Prime Day deals (The platform’s sales event began on July 16 and ended the next day).
But J.Lo’s lack of acknowledgement on her Instagram does suit Ben’s style. The Air director—who does not have any public facing social media—previously spoke out about how his and the “On the Floor” singer’s desire for privacy tend to differ when it comes to their relationship.
“Getting back together, I said, 'Listen, one of the things I don't want is a relationship on social media,'” Ben explained of the couple’s 2021 rekindling in The Greatest Love Story Never Told. “We're just two people with different approaches trying to learn to compromise.”
Indeed, over the last few months, Jennifer—who has reportedly been living apart from Ben and recently put their $60.8 million home on the market—has kept mum about her personal life. Especially when it comes to rumors about the state of her marriage. As she put it when a fan consulted her about the rumors at an Atlas press event in May, they “know better” than to speculate.
Keep reading to untangle Ben and J.Lo’s decades-long romance.
December 2001: Filming Gigli
The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.
October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills
The two are spotted in the city.
November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl
The two film the movie in New York City.
November 2002: Leaving MTV's TRL
Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?
December 2002: Red Carpet Debut
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.
January 2003: Sundance
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
March 2003: Oscars
The two attend the Academy Awards together.
May 2003: Basketball Game
The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
July 2003: Canada Trip
The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.
July 2003: Gigli Premiere
The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.
August 2003: Gigli Is Released
...it flops at the box office.
September 2003: Wedding Is Off
The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.
October 2003: Baseball Date
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.
January 2004: It's Over
The two end their engagement.
September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty
They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel.
September 2021: Look of Love
There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!
September 2021: Back to the Stage
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.
September 2021: Met Gala Debut
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.
October 2021: PDA at Premiere
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.
April 2022: Engaged Again!
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.
July 2022: Married!
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
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