Almost 20 years after they referred to as off their engagement, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are prepared to offer it one other attempt, the singer teased to followers Friday.
In a video shared with followers, Lopez confirmed off a diamond ring on her hand, saying, “You’re perfect.”
A consultant for Lopez confirmed the engagement to NBC News on Saturday.
“Major announcement!!!!” Lopez tweeted earlier than breaking the news, hinting that she had an “exciting and special story to share.” She directed individuals to “On the JLo” publication, which is the place she shared the news and ring video.
Affleck and Lopez have been right here earlier than. The pair referred to as “Bennifer” had been one among Hollywood’s hottest {couples} from 2002 to 2004. They referred to as off their wedding ceremony days prematurely and later broke up.
Each then married different individuals. Lopez was married to singer Marc Anthony, who she cut up with seven years later. Affleck married actor Jennifer Garner, however in 2015 they introduced they had been divorcing after 10 years of marriage.
Though they by no means made it to the altar the primary time round, Affleck and Lopez weren’t on unhealthy phrases. He instructed The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast final 12 months that they remained associates.
The couple was reunited final 12 months, however initially saved their romance underneath wraps. Earlier this 12 months, nonetheless, they celebrated their love brazenly on the premiere for Lopez’s newest film, “Marry Me.”
A wedding, if it occurs, would convey loads of star energy together with it. Affleck, recognized for his roles in lots of movies, directed “Argo” which in 2013 gained the Oscar for greatest image.
Lopez is without doubt one of the most recognizable names in pop music, with hits like “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “I’m Real” and “Jenny from the Block.” She delivered a critically acclaimed performance in the 2019 film “Hustlers,” and Affleck reportedly instructed a New York Times journalist that she ought to have been nominated for an Oscar.