Do Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Have Another Marriage In Them? 4 Signs It Could Happen
The world rejoiced when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck sparked Bennifer 2.0 after calling off their engagement in 2004. The twosome was first spotted together again in 2021, and they didn't waste much time jumping back into love. They got engaged again in 2022 and tied the knot with two ceremonies the following summer. But by summer 2024, it was off again, and amid rumors of trouble in paradise, J-Lo filed for divorce (which we explained with astrology).
Since then, we've seen a few glimmers of hope that our favorite Hollywood couple may be ready to give things another go. You know what they say: third time's the charm. We can't ignore how they behaved at the "Kiss Of A Spider Woman" premiere on October 6, 2025, as the star of the movie (Lopez) and the executive producer (Affleck) certainly didn't seem to mind each other's company. In fact, they happily chatted in front of shutterbugs and, in footage captured by Access Hollywood, Affleck even asked Lopez for a photo when he arrived on the red carpet.
Fans couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry. "Their body language says it all and she still loves him," one person wrote on Instagram after seeing Affleck chatting to his ex-wife in close quarters. "So much love in the way she looks at him," another Instagram user commented. But that's not the only thing that has us believing these two could be "Mad In Love" again one day.
They've both praised each other since their split
Despite a tough split — with TMZ claiming in August 2024 that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck weren't speaking as they attempted to finalize the terms of their divorce — all that seems to have cleared (at least in public). J-Lo and Affleck have had nothing but nice words to say about one another and strongly praised each other's work on "The Kiss of a Spider Woman." Lopez said on "CBS This Morning" of Affleck's involvement as executive producer, "The movie wouldn't have been made without him." She added, "I told him, 'This is a role that I was born to play,' and I wanted to do it, and he said, 'Okay,' and he helped make it happen."
The "Gone Girl" actor reciprocated that praise to Extra, stating, "She's amazing in the movie. I just can't wait for the audiences to see the movie. I'm as proud of this movie as any that I've ever been involved with." Affleck also gushed, "She's fabulous, although that shouldn't be any surprise to anyone." His kind words didn't stop there. The star told E! News, "Jennifer is incredible in this movie. She's fabulous." They didn't only have sweet things to say, though, as they also had no issue posing for photographs side by side on the red carpet, where Affleck placed his arm around his ex's waist and tilted his head toward her.
The Affleck and Lopez families are still entwined
Despite Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck calling it quits, both stayed close to each other's children. Lopez shares twins Max Muniz and Emme Muniz with her third ex-husband, Marc Anthony, while Affleck is dad to Violet Affleck, Seraphina Affleck, and Samuel Affleck with his former wife Jennifer Garner. The "On The Floor" singer has been spotted with her ex's kids on multiple occasions, including when she took Samuel and Emme shopping in September 2025. A source told People that month, "She's a great mom and always gave Ben's kids the same love." The bond clearly spreads to wider family, too, as Lopez's sister Lynda shared an Instagram snap in November 2024 of her visiting Violet at Yale University.
As for Affleck, he's been seen out with his former wife's kids as well. Max and Emme attended the premiere of Affleck's movie "The Accountant 2" in April 2025 alongside his biological children, with the actor telling Entertainment Tonight, "The kids are here, Jen's kids are here. I'm very, very excited. I love when all the kids come out."
The brood of children has also remained close without their parents' input. "The kids are still really close. They have the same groups of friends, they see each other, and they talk all the time," People's source said. The insider added how Lopez and Affleck are supportive of their kids' bond, noting, "They make sure the kids can spend time together whenever they want."
Neither has dated anyone else since their split (that we know of)
When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited on the red carpet for "The Kiss of a Spider Woman," almost 14 months had passed since J-Lo filed for divorce. But we hadn't heard any rumblings of either dating anyone else. That's surprising, considering neither Affleck nor Lopez (who's dressed for revenge a few times since divorcing Ben Affleck) has shied away from public relationships in the past.
A source also dished to Page Six in March 2025 that Lopez was ready to get back into the dating game, and her romantic life is usually splashed across the gossip columns. "Jennifer is ready to put herself out there again, and she hasn't given up on finding love," they said. "Her friends have encouraged her to date, and she's definitely open to meeting someone new," they added. We don't think the "Shotgun Wedding" star will struggle to find someone to date, nor can we imagine Affleck having trouble finding someone to accompany him for a romantic dinner. Could their lack of love interests be a sign they're still holding space for one another?
Jennifer Lopez has done a lot of internal work since their divorce
While things may have soured at the end of their second romance, Jennifer Lopez has done some important internal work since her fourth divorce. In a candid 2024 interview with Interview, the "Maid In Manhattan" star shared she'd taken stock of what went wrong, explaining, "You start examining it little by little saying, 'Okay, I did this, this was my part in it, this was what I should have seen early on, this is what I didn't look at.'" The star also opened up about how she coped with difficult feelings brought up by the end of her marriage. "It feels lonely, unfamiliar, scary. It feels sad. It feels desperate. But when you sit in those feelings and go, 'These things are not going to kill me,' it's like actually, I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself," she said. "Being in a relationship doesn't define me. I can't be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself," she added. Knowing you're whole as you are is one of the most important things a person can take into a relationship.
We're only permitting you to get back with your ex sometimes (because it's not always a great idea). In Lopez and Affleck's case, though, we approve; She's clearly done the work to avoid repeating the same mistakes. As much as we'd love to see her back with Ben Affleck — if it's healthy for both and he's done some work as well — the tough reflection she did following her divorce will serve her well no matter who she dates next.