After years of dating on and off, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have called it quits. The pair first met in 2002 while working on the movie “Gigli” and started dating shortly after. They were engaged for a short time before breaking up in 2004.
They reunited in 2017 and had been together ever since.
The reason for their split is not yet known, but sources close to the couple say that they have been having problems for months. It’s possible that their busy schedules played a role in the breakup as well.
There’s no clear answer as to why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up. It could be that they simply grew apart after being together for a while, or that the pressures of their careers got in the way of their relationship. Whatever the case may be, it’s definitely sad to see them go their separate ways.
Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Began Dating in 2002
They broke up in early 2004. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez began dating in 2002 after they met on the set of the film Gigli. The relationship was short-lived and they broke up in early 2004.
They Broke Up in 2004
The popular boy band *NSYNC announced their break up in 2004 after a successful four year run. The group, which was made up of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick, rose to fame with their self-titled debut album in 1996. They quickly became one of the most popular groups in the world and released three more albums before their break up: No Strings Attached (2000), Celebrity (2001), and Goodbye *NSYNC (2002).
After their break up, each member went on to have success in their own careers. Justin Timberlake is one of the biggest solo stars in the world; he’s released four albums since going solo and has won numerous awards, including 10 Grammy Awards. JC Chasez also had a successful solo career; he released two albums and toured internationally before eventually returning to his first love – acting.
He’s appeared in TV shows like One Tree Hill and Melrose Place.
Lance Bass found success as both an actor and a producer after *NSYNC ended. He produced the movies On the Line (2001) and Jack & Jill (2011), and appeared on television shows like Dancing with the Stars (2010) and The Young Turks (2016).
Joey Fatone also kept busy after the group ended; he hosted several TV shows like The Singing Bee (2007-2009) and My Family Feast (2015-2017), as well as appearing on Broadway in Rent (2008)and Elf: The Musical(2010). Chris Kirkpatrick continued to work behind the scenes after *NSYNC split up; he lent his voice to characters on SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-2012)and Robot Chicken(2005-present).
The Reason for the Break-Up is Unknown, But It is Speculated That It was Due to the Media Attention Surrounding Their Relationship
It is speculated that the media attention surrounding their relationship was the reason for their break-up. The couple had been together for two years and were very private about their relationship. In the past year, however, they had been photographed together more frequently and speculation about their relationship status began to grow.
It is possible that the media attention became too much for them to handle and they decided to end things.
Conclusion
According to reports, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship has come to an end. The pair, who started dating back in 2002, have been on-and-off over the years but it seems like this time they’re done for good. So, why did Ben Affleck break up with Jlo?
Well, it looks like the actor is ready to move on from their relationship and focus on his career. A source close to the situation says that “Ben is happy being single and is enjoying working on himself.” This isn’t the first time that the pair have broken up, but it seems like this time it could be for good.
Only time will tell if they’ll get back together again or if they’ll go their separate ways for good.
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