Let’s rewind to the days when the world couldn’t get enough of Bennifer—the ultimate power couple, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Though their relationship ended years ago, it seems Ben still holds nothing but love and respect for his former flame. And honestly, who wouldn’t? J.Lo continues to slay in every aspect of her life, and Ben knows it.
In a recent conversation with The New York Times, the 47-year-old actor opened up about his relationship with J.Lo, sharing that he still keeps in touch with her. “I keep in touch periodically with her, and I have a lot of respect for her,” Ben revealed. “She’s the real deal.” And if that wasn’t enough, the Oscar-winning star couldn’t help but brag about J.Lo’s latest blockbuster, Hustlers. Who wouldn’t be proud of a friend who just hit a career milestone like that?
When asked about J.Lo's incredible success at the age of 50, Ben was nothing short of amazed. “How awesome is it that she had her biggest hit movie at 50?” he exclaimed. “That’s f–king baller.” It’s not every day you see someone achieve such a huge milestone later in life, and Ben clearly recognizes the significance of it. Hats off to J.Lo for proving that age is just a number when it comes to talent and success.
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Looking Back: The Bennifer Years
For those who don’t remember, Ben and J.Lo were together for two years before calling it quits in 2004. Their relationship was the talk of the town, giving birth to the iconic nickname "Bennifer." But life moves on, and Ben eventually tied the knot with Jennifer Garner. Together, they welcomed three beautiful children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
However, their marriage didn’t last forever. In 2018, Ben and Jennifer Garner decided to part ways, a decision that Ben still regrets deeply. “The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” he confessed to The New York Times. He went on to explain how shame played a toxic role in his life, particularly when it came to his battle with alcohol. “There is no positive byproduct of shame. It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing,” he admitted.
Despite the heartbreak, Ben acknowledges that dwelling on past mistakes won’t help him move forward. “It’s not particularly healthy for me to obsess over the failures—the relapses—and beat myself up. I’ve certainly made mistakes, and I’ve certainly done things that I regret. But you’ve got to pick yourself up, learn from it, learn some more, and try to move forward,” he added.
