As Jennifer Lopez officially became Ms. Jennifer Lynn Affleck on July 16 after marrying Ben Affleck, she also brought back to life the famous Bennifer saga that began nearly two decades ago. In 2002, Jennifer and the Batman actor started dating, sparking a high-profile relationship that became the favorite topic of paparazzi and media. However, they sadly went their separate ways just two years later. After several romances and divorces, the couple rekindled their relationship in 2021, before tying the knot in July this year. As congratulations are still in order for the newlywed couple, let's revisit some beautiful moments of their love story over the years.

In 2002, shortly after their romance went public, Lopez and Affleck appeared at the premiere of the romantic comedy-drama Maid in Manhattan, in which Lopez starred. Their high-profile romance soon became a fascinating topic of media.

Aside from acting, Jennifer once forayed into business when she launched a posh Latin restaurant called Madre's in California, specializing in Cuban food. In this snap, the actress and Ben Affleck were enjoying themselves at the grand opening party of the restaurant.

In this photo taken in 2003, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were attending the California premiere of the romantic comedy film Gigli. It was also on the set of the film that the couple first met and fell for each other.

As A-list celebrities, Lopez and Affleck's appearances at film events were always well-documented by the paparazzi. In this photo, the loved-up couple was attending the premiere of the Marvel superhero film Daredevil, in which another Jennifer - Jennifer Garner starred. Garner later became Affleck's wife before separating in 2018.

One year after dating, Ben and Jennifer sparked rumors that they were engaged. The couple was spotted wearing what apparently were diamond engagement rings as they attended the premiere of Daredevil. It was later revealed that the Justice League actor proposed to Jennifer back in November 2002.

When the time allowed, Jennifer and Ben would spend time together like any ordinary couple. In this snap taken in April 2003, the love birds were attending a baseball game between Anaheim Angels (which is now Los Angeles Angels) and Boston Red Sox in California.

Both Jennifer and Ben are apparently avid fans of sports, especially baseball. Two months after watching Boston Red Sox, the couple was spotted together at the match between bitter rivals Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

Jennifer and Ben seemed inseparable as they passionately kissed when joining Vanity Fair's post-Oscar party at the famous restaurant Morton's in March 2003.

Lopez and Affleck were all smiles as they co-starred in the comedy-drama film Jersey Girl. On their big day this year, the Marry Me actress donned the same white dress she wore on the poster of Jersey Girl as a tribute to their early years together.

The pair just couldn't stop kissing! As Ben and Jennifer were filming on the set of Ben's new movie Jersey Girl, they were spotted sharing a deep, passionate kiss in front of flashlights and cameras.

In this photo taken in 2003, Jennifer and Ben were holding hands as they went for a walk in the sun-filled streets of Vancouver, Canada.

In this snap taken in December 2003, Ben and Jennifer were seen together as they left a midtown hotel before traveling to a party at Hit Factory Recording Studio. In January 2004, however, the couple called off their wedding and announced their breakup, citing 'excessive media attention'.

In September 2021, Jennifer and Ben were spotted kissing passionately when they attended the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy. In May, the couple sparked rumors that they have rekindled their Bennifer romance after seventeen years of separation.

Ben and Jennifer's rekindled romance continued to make headlines as the couple attended their first Met Gala together on September 13. Donning luxury Ralph Lauren, the couple shared a deep kiss through their masks.

Also during the 78th Venice International Film Festival, Jennifer and Ben looked radiant as they attended the red carpet of the historical drama film The Last Duel, in which Ben starred. Around this time, Bennifer's romance continued to heat up as they were regularly spotted going to movies together or with their children from previous marriages.

After 17 years, aside from the emotions that Ben and Jennifer have for each other, their love for sports is what remains unchanged. In December 2021, the couple was seen attending an NBA basketball game between Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics in Los Angeles, sharing passionate kisses between plays.

The Bennifer love story heated up as Ben Affleck couldn't take his eyes off Jennifer when they attended Jennifer's new movie Marry Me premiere in Los Angeles in February 2022. While Ben donned a black suit, Jennifer looked splendid in her all-white dress. In the same month, the couple was rumored to have purchased a multi-million property in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lopez shared a newsletter on her official website, On the J.Lo, in April 2022, revealing a giant green ring on her finger. Two months later, Jennifer and Ben finally walked down the aisle in a low-key wedding ceremony in Las Vegas, which was different from the usual festivities we often see in Jennifer's previous marriages.

Shortly after their low-key wedding ceremony in Vegas, Jennifer and Ben were seen walking out of the famous Louvre Museum on July 26 during their sweet honeymoon trip to Paris, France.