A complete timeline of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship

Olivia SinghMay 15, 2021, 01:31 IST

On the left: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in February 2003. On the right: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in July 2003.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

"Gigli" costars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck began dating in 2002 and got engaged that year.
They postponed their wedding in September 2003 and officially split in January 2004.
Lopez and Affleck were photographed spending time together in Montana in May 2021.

2001: Lopez and Affleck began filming the movie "Gigli."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez preparing to film a scene on the set of their movie "Gigli" on December 19, 2001 in Los Angeles. Scott Alfieri/Getty Images

April 2002: Ben Affleck took out ads in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, in which he gushed about working with Lopez on "Gigli."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck preparing to film a scene on the set of "Gigli" on December 18, 2001 in West Hollywood, California. Mel/Getty Images

July 2002: Lopez filed for divorce from Judd, a month after breakup reports spread. She and Affleck went public with their relationship that summer.

Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd at the Oscars on March 25, 2001 in Los Angeles, California. Ron Davis/Getty Images

November 5, 2002: Lopez released her music video for "Jenny From the Block," starring her and Affleck.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in the music video for "Jenny From the Block." Jennifer Lopez/YouTube

That month, Lopez and Affleck were spotted filming their second movie together, "Jersey Girl," in New York City and New Jersey.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in a horse carriage during the filming of "Jersey Girl" on November 7, 2002 in New York City. Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images

November 11, 2002: Their engagement was confirmed during the couple's interview with Diane Sawyer as part of ABC's "PrimeTime: Special Edition."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez filming "Jersey Girl" in New York City in November 2002. James Devaney/WireImage

November 26, 2002: Lopez's third studio album was released, drawing inspiration from her relationship with Affleck.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez filming "Jersey Girl" in November 2002. James Devaney/WireImage

February 9, 2003: The couple attended the LA premiere of Affleck's film "Daredevil."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of "Daredevil" at the Village Theatre on February 9, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

March 2003: In his Vanity Fair feature, Affleck said that Lopez made him a better person and he was excited to marry her.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Maid in Manhattan" on December 8, 2002. Tom Kingston/WireImage

July 2003: The couple participated in a joint interview as a couple to promote "Gigli," though much of the questions were about their romance.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in December 2002. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

August 1, 2003: "Gigli" was released in theaters and famously flopped at the box office.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in "Gigli." Sony Pictures Releasing

September 2003: Lopez and Affleck's wedding was postponed because of public attention.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Gigli" in Los Angeles on July 27, 2003. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

January 2004: Their split was officially announced.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the Oscars in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2003. Fred Prouser MR/Reuters

March 26, 2004: Their film "Jersey Girl" was released in theaters.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in "Jersey Girl." Miramax

June 5, 2004: Lopez married Marc Anthony in Los Angeles.

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala in May 2011. Peter Kramer/AP

June 2005: Affleck married Garner in a low-key wedding ceremony that took place in Turks and Caicos.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in November 2014. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

May 3, 2010: During an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show," Lopez said that her relationship with Affleck "did suffer" because of the media's attention.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of "Daredevil" in February 2003. Fred Prouser/Reuters

January 25, 2013: Lopez said that she and Affleck still communicated, mostly via email.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in New York City on December 8, 2002. Jeff Christensen/Reuters

November 4, 2014: Lopez opened up about her romantic history in her memoir titled "True Love."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at Fenway Park in Boston on October 11, 2003. Mike Segar JR/GN/Reuters

March 2016: Lopez said that she and Affleck had "genuine love" for each other.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles on May 11, 2003. Mike Blake/Reuters

January 2019: Lopez said that tabloid attention "absolutely" led to their breakup.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in New York on December 6, 2002. Jeff Christensen/Reuters

February 18, 2020: Affleck said that Lopez should have been nominated for an Oscar for her performance in "Hustlers."

Jennifer Lopez in "Hustlers." STX Entertainment

January 4, 2021: Affleck said that people said sexist and racist things about Lopez that wouldn't be acceptable today.

Jennifer Lopez in February 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

January 18, 2021: Multiple outlets reported that Affleck and "Knives Out" star Ana de Armas broke up after dating for less than a year.

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in April 2020. BG004/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

April 5, 2021: Affleck spoke about Lopez's work ethic and agelessness in her May 2021 cover story for InStyle.

Jennifer Lopez wearing Versace's iconic jungle print dress in September 2019. Luca Bruno/AP

April 15, 2021: Lopez and Alex Rodriguez confirmed that they split up after four years together.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez in January 2020. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

April 30, 2021: Page Six reported that Lopez and Affleck were spending time together at her LA home.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez in January 2020. On the right: Ben Affleck in March 2020. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

May 10, 2021: People reported that they "spent several days" together in Montana.

On the left: Jennifer Lopez in January 2020. On the right: Ben Affleck in March 2019. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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