THEN AND NOW: 14 photos of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on red carpets over the last 19 years

Olivia SinghSep 25, 2021, 21:03 IST

On the left: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in July 2003. On the right: Lopez and Affleck in September 2021.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, known as Bennifer, got back together in 2021.
The couple previously began dating in 2002, got engaged that year, and officially split in early 2004.
Here are 14 photos of them on red carpets over the years.

Lopez and Affleck made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the world premiere of her rom-com "Maid in Manhattan" on December 8, 2002.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the "Maid In Manhattan" world premiere at The Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on December 8, 2002. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

They were photographed later that night arriving at the after-party at The Rainbow Room.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arriving at the "Maid in Manhattan" world premiere after-party at The Rainbow Room in New York City on December 8, 2002. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Lopez accompanied Affleck to the LA premiere of his movie "Daredevil" on February 9, 2003.

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

They smiled and waved for the cameras upon their arrival.

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

The following month, they dazzled at the 75th Academy Awards.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the 75th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2003. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

They shared a kiss on the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the 2003 Oscars. Dan MacMedan/WireImage

On July 27, 2003, they attended the premiere of their film "Gigli."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the premiere of "Gigli" at the Mann National Theatre in Westwood, California on July 27, 2003. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

They eagerly interacted with adoring fans.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of "Gigli" at the Mann National Theatre in Westwood, California on July 27, 2003. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Eighteen years later, Bennifer made their red carpet return at the Venice Film Festival.

The couple had postponed their wedding back in September 2003. By January 2004, Lopez and Affleck had called it quits.

But in 2021, they got back together.

The stars held hands as they made their way to the red carpet.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck arriving at the premiere of the film The Last Duel" on September 10, 2021. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

They kissed at the premiere of Affleck's new film, "The Last Duel."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez kissing at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel." Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

They also gazed into each other's eyes.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP

The couple attended the Met Gala together on September 13, 2021.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 Met Gala. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Affleck and Lopez kissed through their masks as paparazzi snapped photos.