Two Jennifer’s one Ben Affleck and two very different relationships!
Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner have both shared important chapters in their lives with Ben Affleck, but their romantic journeys with him are really different.
These two iconic ladies have totally shaped Affleck’s life in their own unique ways. Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez are both super talented and adored in Hollywood, but their journeys with him are like night and day, theygossip.com reports.
From what we have heard Lopez and Garner do have some sort of relationship with one another! And no it is not just because of Ben Affleck. Well, it is more because of their kids!!
But that’s not our main focus today; we’re here to dive into the differences between Ben’s relationships with Garner and Lopez and explore what kind of love stories they each represent.
Jennifer Garner: The Girl Next Door
Jennifer Garner, known as the “girl next door” of Hollywood, shot to stardom thanks to her role in the TV show “Alias.”
Her talent and down-to-earth vibe have turned her into a familiar face for many.
Besides acting, she’s also made a name for herself as a producer and is passionate about giving back, especially in early childhood education and her work with Save the Children.
Young Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Personal Life and Relationship with Ben Affleck
It all began in 2004!
Public Debut as a Couple
Affleck and Garner were spotted together at a Boston Red Sox World Series game, making it their first time out in public as a couple.
Their love story kicked off through emails and really took off right after Affleck split from Lopez and Garner wrapped up her divorce from Foley.
Engagement/Wedding
Nine months into their relationship Ben proposed to his girl Garner! This engagement of theirs was kept in the dark as was their wedding.
It was later announced that they got married and that they were expecting their first kid together.
Creating a Family Together
Ben and Jennifer welcomed into the world three children together, Violett Affleck in 2005, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth in 2009, and Samuel Garner in 2011.
Jennifer and Ben
Going Through Divorce and Keeping the Family Together
After a decade of marriage, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner made the announcement of their divorce in 2015.
Even though they parted ways, they prioritized co-parenting and frequently gathered as a family.
In 2017, Affleck sought help for his alcohol addiction, with Garner standing by him, even driving him to rehab again in 2018, showcasing her dedication to their family’s health.
Their divorce was finalized in October 2018, yet they maintained a friendly co-parenting relationship.
Affleck reflected on their split with regret, acknowledging his struggles with alcohol and expressing appreciation for Garner’s unwavering support and their mutual commitment to their children.
Jennifer Lopez The Pop Icon
Unlike Garner, who leads a more private life, Jennifer Lopez, or J.Lo, is a worldwide icon with a career that includes music, movies, fashion, and business.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
It is a story which has been alive for more than twenty years!!
JLo and Ben Affleck
Bennifer 1.0
These two first met in 2002 after working on a movie together, they soon became one of the most followed and known couple in Hollywood going by the name of Bennifer.
They had a two-year-long relationship and got engaged however all the media attention they were getting is what made them go their separate ways.
Bennifer called the wedding off in September of 2003 just days before their planned wedding and officially called off their romance in January of 2004.
The Runion: Bennifer 2.0
Almost two decades later, sometime in 2021 Ben and Lopez reignited their romance. Just a year later they were already married.
A Rough Patch
This past year Bennifer has hit a rough patch in their marriage, not much is known about it however we do know that they are living separate lives, that they are selling the house they bought together, and that a divorce might be happening soon.
Garner and Ben vs Lopez and Ben
Publicity
Both relationships received a lot of attention, but Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s romance has been under more intense media focus, both in the early 2000s and now.
Ben and Jennifer Lopez might be divorcing!
Duration
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were together for a longer time, spending ten years married and raising three kids, which made their bond strong in family life.
Challenge
Each relationship faced major difficulties. For Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, it was the media pressure during their first engagement.
For Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, it involved personal issues, especially Ben’s struggles with addiction.
Current Status
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have revived their relationship and are now married (possibly going through a divorce), while Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck maintain a friendly relationship, concentrating on co-parenting their children.
