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In April 2021, 19 years after the start of their initial romance, it was reported that Affleck and Lopez had seen each other a couple times, two weeks after Lopez split from baseball player [[Alex Rodriguez]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Greer|first1=Carlos|last2=Mohr|first2=Ian|date=2021-04-30|title=Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hang out after Alex Rodriguez split|url=https://pagesix.com/2021/04/30/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-hanging-out-after-alex-rodriguez-split/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Page Six|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gordon|first=Julie|date=2021-04-15|title=Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez confirm split: We're 'better as friends'|url=https://pagesix.com/2021/04/15/jennifer-lopez-and-alex-rodriguez-confirm-breakup/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Page Six|language=en-US}}</ref> They were then photographed together for the first time since their initial romance on May 11, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Montana Getaway Was His Idea, Says Source: 'They Wanted to Spend Time Away'|url=https://people.com/movies/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopezs-montana-getaway-was-his-idea-says-source/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=people.com|language=en}}</ref> On May 24, 2021, Lopez and Affleck were spotted at Lopez's rental home in Miami<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Bacardi|first1=Francesca|last2=Reslen|first2=Eileen|date=2021-05-24|title=Jennifer Lopez is all smiles with Ben Affleck in Miami|url=https://pagesix.com/2021/05/24/jennifer-lopez-is-all-smiles-with-ben-affleck-in-miami/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Page Six|language=en-US}}</ref> with Affleck wearing the watch Lopez had given him in her 2002 "Jenny From The Block" music video.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-25|title=Is Ben Affleck Wearing the Same Watch Jennifer Lopez Gave Him in 2002?|url=https://www.gq.com/story/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-watch|access-date=2021-09-04|website=GQ|language=en-US}}</ref> On June 1, 2021, Affleck and Lopez were photographed holding each other, their first public display of affection in their rekindled romance. On June 14, 2021, photos and videos of Affleck and Lopez kissing were released to the media for the first time in almost two decades, confirming that their romance was back on. Lopez publicly confirmed their rekindled relationship that July, while they were on vacation in France and Italy.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a37120084/jennifer-lopez-instagram-official-ben-affleck-52nd-birthday-post/|title=J.Lo Goes Instagram-Official With Ben Affleck on Her 52nd Birthday|work=Harper's Bazaar|date=July 24, 2021|last=LeGardye|first=Quinci}}</ref> On September 10, 2021, the couple had made their red carpet debut for the first time in 18 years for the premiere of Affleck's film ''[[The Last Duel (2021 film)|The Last Duel]]'' during the [[Venice Film Festival]] in Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Claire Colbert|title=Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck return to the red carpet together|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/11/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-red-carpet-appearance/index.html|access-date=2021-10-14|website=CNN}}</ref> Both Affleck and Lopez have spoken of the gift of a second chance with each other since reuniting.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/ben-affleck-profile-life-fatherhood-jennifer-lopez-11638364970|title=Ben Affleck on the Gift of Second Chances |journal=The Wall Street Journal|first=Michael|last=Hainey|date= December 1, 2021|access-date=May 31, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/movies/ben-affleck-cover-story-tender-bar-matt-damon/|title=Ben Affleck, at the top of his game... "I did get to meet Jennifer, the relationship with whom has been really meaningful to me in my life."|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first=Leah|last=Greenblatt|date=January 11, 2022|access-date=May 31, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/movies/jennifer-lopez-on-happiness-marry-me-and-her-beautiful-love-story-with-ben-affleck/|title=Jennifer Lopez on Happiness, Marry Me and Her 'Beautiful Love Story' with Ben Affleck in PEOPLE's Love Issue|work=People Magazine|first= Elizabeth|last=Leonard|date=February 1, 2022|access-date=May 31, 2022}}</ref> For Valentine's Day, Affleck directed and gifted to Lopez, shared through her OntheJLo Email, a remix of her song [[On My Way (Jennifer Lopez song)|On My Way]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/movies/jennifer-lopez-early-valentines-day-present-ben-affleck-marry-me/|title=Jennifer Lopez Reveals Early Valentine's Day Present from Ben Affleck: 'This Seriously Melted My Heart'|work=People|first=Abigail|last=Adams|date=February 12, 2022|access-date=June 6, 2022|archive-date=June 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606195617/https://people.com/movies/jennifer-lopez-early-valentines-day-present-ben-affleck-marry-me/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also made his second cameo appearance in an official Lopez music video: [[Marry Me (Jennifer Lopez and Maluma song)|Marry Me (Ballad Version)]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Legardye|first1=Quinci|title=Ben Affleck Has Made A New Appearance in a J.Lo Music Video|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a39417082/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-music-video-cameo/|website=Harper Baazar|access-date=March 12, 2022|date=March 22, 2022|archive-date=March 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313020341/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a39417082/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-music-video-cameo/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Lopez announced on April 8, 2022, that the pair were engaged again, 20 years after the first proposal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/09/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-engaged-again/5571287001/|title=Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged: See her 'lucky color' green shine in the ring|work=USA Today|first=Elise|last=Brico|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/movies/jennifer-lopez-details-ben-affleck-proposal|title=Jennifer Lopez Details Ben Affleck's 'Bubble Bath' Proposal: 'Tears Were Coming Down My Face'|work=People|first= Benjamin|last=VanHoose|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=June 1, 2022}}</ref> The couple married on July 16, 2022, filing their marriage licence in [[Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite news|url = https://variety.com/2022/music/news/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-married-1235318479/|title = Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Get Married in Las Vegas|last = Garcia|first = Thania|magazine = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date = July 17, 2022|accessdate = July 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1338320/jennifer-lopez-shares-first-photos-from-wedding-to-ben-affleck-we-did-it?|title=Jennifer Lopez Shares First Photos From Wedding to Ben Affleck: "We Did It"|work=EOnline|first=Corinne|last=Heller|date=July 18, 2022|access-date=July 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/movies/jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-love-was-evident-during-ceremony-exclusive/|title=Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Minister Says Their Love Was 'Real and Evident' During Ceremony|work=People|first=Brianne|last=Tracy|date=July 20, 2022|access-date=July 23, 2022}}</ref> Lopez legally changed her name to Jennifer Affleck and confirmed the marriage the next day.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Lauryn|last=Overhultz|date=July 19, 2022|title=Jennifer Lopez has been planning to change her name to 'Affleck' since 2003|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-planning-change-name-affleck-2003|access-date=July 19, 2022|website=[[Fox News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Tracy|last=Wright|date=July 17, 2022|title=Jennifer Lopez legally changing last name in marriage license filing with Ben Affleck|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-legally-changing-last-name-marriage-license-filing-ben-affleck|access-date=July 17, 2022|website=[[Fox News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Jennifer Lopez Had Marc Cohn Surprise Ben Affleck with This Song at Their Wedding Celebration |url=https://people.com/music/why-jennifer-lopez-had-marc-cohn-surprise-ben-affleck-with-this-song-at-their-georgia-wedding/|access-date=2022-09-04 |website=People|language=en}}</ref>
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