During her recent appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, Jennifer Lopez took a moment to send a subtle shout-out to her husband, Ben Affleck. As the show was coming to a close, Lopez appeared to mouth the words 'I love you, Ben' while Ayo Edebiri, the host, thanked the cast and crew. She then blew them a kiss and added, 'I love you guys,' potentially referring to their blended family. Lopez and Affleck each have children from previous marriages, making their family dynamic quite unique.
This wasn't the first time Lopez has appeared on Saturday Night Live. In fact, she has a long history with the show, having made her debut as a musical guest back in 2000. She has since returned as both host and musical guest, with her most recent visit being in 2019 when she hosted the show.
Affleck, on the other hand, is a member of the esteemed Five-Timers Club, as he has hosted SNL on multiple occasions. He first hosted in 2000 and has returned several times since then, each time showcasing his talent for comedy.
Lopez is currently promoting her upcoming album, 'This Is Me ... Now,' which is set to be released on February 16. This album serves as a sequel to her 2002 record, 'This Is Me ... Then,' a project that she dedicated to Affleck. Alongside the album, Lopez is also releasing a film called 'This Is Me ... Now: The Film.' Interestingly, Affleck co-wrote the film with Lopez and Matt Walton. Described as a 'narrative-driven, intimate, reflective, sexy, funny, fantastical, and highly visual musical reimagining,' the film explores Lopez's love life, which has often been under intense public scrutiny.
Sources close to Lopez have shared that she is grateful to have Affleck collaborating with her on this project. They have a strong connection, and according to an insider, 'Nobody knows her better than Ben.' Affleck's involvement has made Lopez feel safe to share parts of herself that nobody else knows, and their collaboration has been incredibly rewarding.
Reflecting on their collaborations, Lopez expressed her admiration for Affleck, stating, 'We collaborate very well together, and nobody knows my story more than he does. So we were able to kind of sit down and really dig into it, in a way that I don't think any other writer could've done with me.'
The couple's journey has not been a linear one. After initially getting engaged in 2002, Lopez and Affleck broke off their engagement in 2004. However, they found their way back to each other in 2021 and decided to tie the knot in July 2022. They later held a second wedding the following month to celebrate their union. Their blended family includes Lopez's 15-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, and Affleck's three children - daughters Violet and Seraphina, and son Samuel - from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner.
Fans of both Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are eagerly anticipating their upcoming album and film projects. Both artists have shown their ability to captivate audiences, and their collaborations continue to showcase their creative synergy. As they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives together, it's clear that their connection remains strong. We can only expect that their future endeavors will be nothing short of remarkable.
