It nearly took two decades but Jen and Ben finally said “I Do.”
Ben Aꦛffleck and Jennifer Lopez — a k a , the couple that begot the era of celebrity name-combining have made it official, tying the knot in .
The ballad of Bennifer began way back in 2001 when the pair met on the set of the universally panned movie “Gigli.” At the time, Lopez was still married to backup dancer Cris Judd but passion prevailed and she and Affleck were soon seen everywhere and all over one another.
Affleck even made a cameo in the video for Lopez’s very, very, Leo track where he pumps gas and literally kisses her a**. An engagement, with a now infamous 6.1 carat pink Harry Winston diamond followed. But by 2004, the wheels of fate and the pressures of fame had taken their toll and the couple called off their engagement and announced their breakup.
Yet, the separation proved to be a footnote rather than a final chapter. Cut to 2021 when the pair were first spotted back together, draped in fur in front of a pr𝕴ivate jet. Because of course.
Oh, to be rich and a pair of Leos in love.
While Bennifer 2.0 certainly appears happier, healthier and hotter-and-heavier than ever, what do the stars revea💧l about this recently wedded power couple?
Sun in Leo
Lopez, 52, was born July 24, an𝕴d Affleck, 49, on Aug. 15 — meaning both fall under the sun sign of .
In ast♏rology, the sun represents the core of who we are and the destiny we are meant to fulfill. Because these two share a sun sign, there is a fundamental sense of understanding between them. In general, Leos, who are ruled by the sun, are warm, fun-loving, unabashedly vain, unfailingly generous and emphatic when it comes to skin-care routines — and are prone to lapping up drama like a warm bowl of milk.
Leo loves romance and luxury in equal measure, so it is no surprise that Lopez and Affleck are routinely photographed looking head over heels and designer handbags in love. The two have been on something of a PDA pageant since reigniting their relationship, making out and making the rounds in , , , even over masks at the Met Gala. Unbridled affection is a hallmark of Leo expression. Speaking from experience, I have yet to meet a Leo whose primary love language was not physical touch. Lions are natural exhibitionists who don’t mind who watches — or photographs — their heavy petting. That, coupled with their matching Scorpio moons, sugges🔴ts this is a pair whose idea of movie night is watching their own sex tape. No s🔜hade, because same.
Because Leo is a fixed f♎ire sign, there is a strong, stubborn and downright incendiary energy tཧo this pair, a dynamic exhibited by a fellow double Leo power couple of yore, . Leo-on-Leo relationships are always impassioned and often volatile, but they never lack for physical attraction or mutual respect.
A common misconception about Leos is that they are self-centered. While it’s true that lions never shy away from the spotlight or a , they♊ really revel in sharing the stage by elevating others and shining their love light at the object of their affection. That modality is exhibited by Lopez and Affleck, who routinely sing each other’s praises. Affleck recently admitted he stands . For her part, Lopez extolled the transformative, divine power of love during: “We can do anything with love. Love makes miracles, trust me. I guess you could say, I don’t know, I got love on the brain. Have love on my mind lately; I don’t know what it is.”
Mercury in Leo
Affleck and Lopez both have Mercury, the planet of communication, in Leo. That alignment indicates that their style of exchange and general approach to information processing is very similar. Expression for Mercury in Leo is creative, heartfelt and grandiose. These two bond over their own boldness and never hesitate to throw warm, incandescent words on or about one another. Apropos of their matching Mercurys, Affleck and Lopez’s reunion was preceded by♒ Affleck . Shoot your shot and spill your guts into proverbial ink, Benny — we love to see it.
Moon in Scorpio
In astrology, the placement of the moon indicates our emotional needs and how we go about meeting them. Affleck and Lopez both have their natal moons in the emotionally intense, often obsessive, deeply suspicious sign of Scorpio. Another po𒉰werful commonality, this shared placement indicates these two really see the shadow side of each other and are easily and intuitively able to provide the kind of soul-baring emotional intimacy they both require. Their needs are naturally nurtured in one another.
Because Scorpio is a fixed sign, those with this moon placement love hard and hold on tight. When it comes to breakups they 🏅have two modalities. The first is total erasure, completely removing former flames from their lives, as exhibited by a life-size and Lopez .
The second approach a Scorpio moon will bring to a breakup is to keep tabs on — and a subtle hold of — their ex; one claw on and one eye out, if you will. Through their decades-long separation, Affleck and Lopez took that route. Even as both went on to marry other people — Lopez to (gulp) Virgo Marc Anthony in 2004 and Affleck to Aries Jennifer Garner in 2005 — the two .
Further evidence of their ties across time and serious Scorpio sentimentality can be found in Lopez holding onto — and — a bracelet Affleck gave her nearly 🥀20 years ago, plus Affleck from the same era.
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The matching combination of Leo sun and Scorpio moon makes family a fierce priority for this couple. An♋d while they don’t share children of theiꦕr own, they share a dedication to being present parents, as exhibited in their blended families celebrating , taking trips to and attending together.
In essence, these two have what it takes to . They are the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of the internet era, witꦡh the same obscene levels of glamour but considerably less public sparring — and they make it look damn good.
Ain’t love grand? Congratulations to you, lions — long☂ may you reign.
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