THEN AND NOW: 14 photos of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on red carpets over the last 19 years
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- 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.
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The film starred Lopez and Ralph Fiennes as love interests. The movie premiere took place at The Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on December 8, 2002.
They were photographed later that night arriving at the after-party at The Rainbow Room.Evan Agostini/Getty Images
Weeks prior to the appearance, the stars had confirmed their engagement.
Lopez accompanied Affleck to the LA premiere of his movie "Daredevil" on February 9, 2003.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Affleck starred as the titular Marvel character, Matt Murdock/Daredevil. His love interest in the film was now ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
They smiled and waved for the cameras upon their arrival.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The premiere took place at the Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
The following month, they dazzled at the 75th Academy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The event was held at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 23, 2003.
They shared a kiss on the red carpet.Dan MacMedan/WireImage
Lopez wore a mint green vintage Valentino dress that was inspired by an outfit worn decades prior by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Affleck opted for a classic black suit and tie.
On July 27, 2003, they attended the premiere of their film "Gigli."Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
The premiere took place at the Mann National Theatre in Westwood, California.
They eagerly interacted with adoring fans.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Despite the media attention, their movie ultimately flopped at the box office and was critically panned.
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.Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
The event took place in Italy on September 10, 2021.
They kissed at the premiere of Affleck's new film, "The Last Duel."Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
The movie also stars Affleck's longtime best friend and collaborator, Matt Damon.
They also gazed into each other's eyes.Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP
Affleck wore a classic tuxedo and Lopez opted for a white gown with a plunging neckline.
You can read more about Affleck and Lopez's romance, from how they met to everything they said about their relationship, here.
The couple attended the Met Gala together on September 13, 2021.The theme was "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" and Lopez wore a brown outfit by Ralph Lauren. Affleck didn't walk the red carpet with the singer, but he did pose for photos with her that evening.
Affleck and Lopez kissed through their masks as paparazzi snapped photos.You can read more about Affleck and Lopez's romance, from how they met to everything they said about their relationship, here.