On January 22, 2004, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck ended their engagement, confirming the news through her spokesperson.
The couple had been engaged for a little over two months, having announced their engagement in November 2003. The two had met on the set of their movie, Gigli, and had been dating for over a year.
The news of the split was met with shock and sadness by fans of the couple, who had been hoping for a long-lasting relationship. J.Lo’s spokesperson released a statement at the time, saying, “I am confirming the report that Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck. At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy.”
The two had been planning a lavish wedding, with the ceremony scheduled to take place in Santa Barbara, California. After the split, the wedding was called off and the couple went their separate ways.
In the years since the split, J.Lo has gone on to have a successful career in music, movies, and television. She is now happily married to Alex Rodriguez, with whom she has two children.
Ben Affleck, meanwhile, has also moved on with his life. He is now married to actress Ana de Armas, and the two are expecting their first child together.
The split between J.Lo and Ben Affleck was a sad moment for fans of the couple, but it was also a reminder that sometimes relationships don’t work out. Even though the two have moved on with their lives, the memory of their engagement will always remain.