Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s love story is a film waiting to happen. The two stars first got together in 2002 and their whirlwind romance resulted in an engagement. The couple also starred together in the film Gigli in 2003. Shortly after, Affleck and Lopez broke off their engagement and went their separate ways to create a family with different partners.
Almost two decades later, both stars reconnected in fairytale fashion and this time there was no looking back. The couple rekindled their romance and went one step further by tying the knot in 2022 and this time, it looks that they are in it for the long haul. Jennifer Lopez though seems to be erring on the side of caution and taking a realistic approach to the union by safeguarding her wealth and assets.
Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Urging Ben Affleck To Sign A “Postnup” Agreement
After rekindling their romance, married couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seem to be deeply in love. But the Jenny from the Block singer is being cautious about her future with the Argo star in the unlikely event that their relationship doesnt stand the test of time. Lopez is allegedly taking steps to protect her wealth of $400 million when compared to Affleck’s $200 million by urging her spouse to sign a postnup agreement. According to an inside source,
“Jen’s got more to lose than Ben, and while she trusts in her gut that he wouldn’t try to take her to the cleaners, there’s a ‘better safe than sorry’ vibe, especially with so much on the line,”
The source also stated that this type of deal that couples make after marriage is not uncommon and is seen as a sensible and non-controversial way of settling assets in the unfortunate event of a divorce.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Will Share Screen Space After 20 Years
When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, popularly called “Bennifer”, got together for the first time, they did not exactly set the screens on fire with their chemistry. But the couple have a chance to make amends now. The Maid in Manhattan star and the Good Will Hunting actor will star together in Unstoppable, a sports drama that follows the story of Anthony Robles, a wrestler born with one leg who won a national championship at Arizona State University. The film will be produced by Affleck’s production company Artists Equity which he started with his long-time friend and co-actor, Matt Damon.
The film will mark the directorial debut of Oscar-winning editor William Goldberg, who worked on Affleck’s directorial Argo, as well as films like Zero Dark Thirty. With Ben Affleck being effusive in his praise for Jennifer Lopez’s professionalism and talent, fans will be eager to see sparks fly between the real-life couple.
Source: Heat
