Jennifer Lopez has referred to Ben Affleck as a “great stepdad” for his kindness towards her children. On August 21, Lopez posted a photo with her husband to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary, captioning it: “Oh Ben, sitting here looking at the wedding ring and feeling blessed to have you. I want to sing that this is the life I’ve always dreamed of.” The photo has garnered over four million likes on Instagram and numerous well-wishes from fans.
In an interview with Us Weekly, the singer expressed disbelief that a year had passed. Sharing their joy on social media since moving in together, Lopez highlighted the happiness they’ve experienced. Earlier in the year, the couple got matching tattoos to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In a January interview on Today, Lopez stated, “I’ve had the happiest year with Ben. The kids are so happy with him.”
In March, the pair appeared together on the red carpet for the premiere of the film “Air,” for which Ben was the screenwriter. At the event, Ben mentioned that the script drew much inspiration from his wife, praising her as a psychological expert who always knows how to comfort him in moments of hardship.
Despite rumors of a rift in May, the couple remained strong, as explained by a photographer who captured a candid moment between Ben and Lopez. Three months later, on Ben’s birthday, Lopez shared a short video of them singing in the car, drawing over a million likes on social media and admiration for their adorableness.
Both Jennifer and Ben have children from previous marriages, with Lopez having twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Ben having three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. They consistently show support for each other in parenting and spend quality time with their blended family.
Lopez praised Ben as an excellent stepfather, stating in a May interview on Today, “I always create opportunities for the kids on both sides to meet and get to know each other. The kids have become close. Ben is an amazing stepdad, and he helps me find balance in life because I tend to overthink a lot.”
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, famously known as “Bennifer,” were engaged in 2002, had a highly publicized Hollywood romance, and split in January 2004, just days before their planned wedding. They reunited in 2021, following Lopez’s breakup with former baseball star Alex Rodriguez. Affleck proposed in April 2022, and the couple tied the knot a few months later. Earlier this year, they purchased a mansion in Pacific Palisades, an exclusive area for the ultra-rich in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.