Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Rekindled Love: A Heartwarming Tale of Blended Family Joy | RealShePower
When love kindles again, it does so with an invigorating flame, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, affectionately known as ‘Bennifer,’ prove just that!
After a hiatus of nearly two decades, the lovebirds are now enjoying the joys of a blended family. Their love story reignited in 2021 and culminated in a surprise wedding in the heart of Las Vegas in July 2022. This was swiftly followed by a dreamy sequel in the actor’s luxurious $8 million estate in Georgia, leaving their fans in awe and anticipation.
Between the power couple, five adorable children light up their lives. Ben, sharing a heart-warming bond with his children Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 11, from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner, is also a dedicated stepdad to JLo’s twins, Max and Emme, 15, with Marc Anthony.
Bennifer fans often find themselves wondering: will Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck welcome a fresh bundle of joy?
While neither of them has directly addressed the subject, their previous expressions about expanding their family have fans’ imaginations running wild.
Jennifer Lopez, our very own ‘Jenny from the Block,’ has been candid about her openness to the idea of more children. “I want to! I don’t know that it’s in God’s plan but I would like to try. I’m so open to it!” she once told People, back when she was engaged to Alex Rodriguez. We can’t help but wonder if her wishes are still intact with Ben.
The radiant singer has always cherished motherhood. She feels extraordinarily blessed to have embraced motherhood later in life. “They just made my life so much better,” she confessed on Today. “I’m forever grateful… I almost thought that it wasn’t going to happen for me, so I’m very aware that I was blessed with that.”
Her Instagram is a testament to her gratitude, once sharing: “Being a mom is my greatest joy and happiness. My biggest challenge and my greatest triumph.”
But what about Affleck? Is he open to more children?
Back in 2012, his then-wife Jennifer Garner spilled that Ben was eager for another child. Garner admitted, however, that the idea faced a tough uphill battle with her, saying, “I am not anticipating having any more kids!”
Ben, however, seems to embrace his role as a stepfather with passion and dedication. Jennifer has praised him for his commitment and deep affection towards not only his children but also towards her twins. On Father’s Day, she opened up about Ben’s role in her children’s lives and how deeply he cares for them. She wrote, “Nothing is more fulfilling to me than being able to build a family with someone who I love deeply.”
Sharing her heart’s musings in her popular newsletter, On the JLo, she wrote: “I have had a front row seat to watching how you father for over a year now and I have never seen [a] more consistent, loving and selfless father.”
She went on to share, “It’s not just to your own kids but also without obligation to mine as well. You show up and put them first always. You are affectionate and engaged in every moment they are with you.”
Wrapping up her heartfelt note, she expressed her gratitude towards Ben by saying, “It’s honestly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Thank you for all you do for all of us. We appreciate and love you beyond measure.”
Undeniably, love thrives in their blended family, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for Bennifer as they continue their life journey together. Who knows what the future holds? In the meantime, let’s keep celebrating the power of love and family!
