Ben Affleck Was Jennifer Lopez’s the One That Got Away, Ex Manager Predicts Imminent Wedding

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Things are heating up between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez since rekindling their romance in the spring of 2021. And it seems we’ll be hearing the wedding bells anytime soon!

In an interview with Daily Mail, J.Lo’s former manager Rob Shuter revealed that the couple separated in 2004 because of Ben’s addiction issues. And now that he has recovered, he believes that the two will soon settle down.

“Ben was the one that got away. When they broke up, his demons were a secret. Since then, he has been very honest about his struggles and has confronted them. They had the right love at the wrong time. Now is the right time.”

Jennifer Lopez's ex-manager reveals that Ben Affleck was J.Lo's the one that got awayJennifer Lopez’s ex-manager reveals that Ben Affleck was J.Lo’s ‘the one that got away’ (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Another source told US Weekly that J.Lo and Ben “feel so blessed to be living this real-life fairy tale, and will be getting engaged – then married – down the line, without any shadow of doubt.”

Bennifer first got engaged in September 2003 and broke up in early 2004. J.Lo said that Ben’s discomfort with the media scrutiny was one of the reasons for their breakup.

Wedding bells might be ringing soon for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as per reportsWedding bells might be ringing soon for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as per reports (Credit: Mega / WENN)

On Sunday, the power couple was pictured holding hands while exiting the Mandarin Hotel in New York City.

The Argo director looked fresh and cozy in his all-black ensemble that included a blazer layered over a black sweater and paired with trousers and leather sneakers.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez holding hands while leaving the Mandarin Hotel in New York City on October 10, 2021Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez holding hands while leaving the Mandarin Hotel in New York City on October 10, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Meanwhile, the Maid in Manhattan star looked equally cozy in a sleek brown leather ensemble from Gucci. Her perfect fall look featured a leather cape coat with suede panels and a coordinating A-line midi skirt.

Underneath her vintage-looking outerwear, J.Lo donned a form-fitting Wolford Colorado String turtleneck bodysuit, which you can get for $250 at Shopbop.

A pair of thigh-high suede boots in matching brown color completed J.Lo’s chic fall ensemble. They’re the Balmain “Amazon” boots that feature a leather base with a pointed toe and a suede shaft that goes up to the thighs.

Jennifer Lopez in Gucci brown leather and suede cape coat, midi skirt, and Balmain over-the-knee bootsJennifer Lopez in Gucci brown leather and suede cape coat, midi skirt, and Balmain over-the-knee boots (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Wearing minimal jewelry, the mom-of-two swept her tresses back into a high ponytail and opted for minimal makeup with a hint of lip gloss.

She then kept her look coordinated with oversized Isabel Marant aviators with gradient brown lenses and a Chanel classic brown bag.

Jennifer Lopez looks beautiful with minimal makeup and with her hair tied into a high ponytailJennifer Lopez looks beautiful with minimal makeup and with her hair tied into a high ponytail (Credit: Mega / WENN)