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Just a Bunch of Rare Bennifer Pics You Probably Haven't Seen Before

Reunited and it feels *SO* good.

Headshot of Janaya WeckerBy Janaya Wecker
jennifer lopez and ben affleck on location for "jersey girl"

If I've learned anything from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's reunion, it's to never have shame in dialing an ex from a decade ago. LOL, just kidding. To this day, I cannot believe that these two found each other after 17 (!!!) years apart. Call it fate, call it destiny, call it whatever you want—it's downright adorable and pulled right from the pages of a rom-com script. If you want a breakdown of their ~love story~, here's the veryyy simplified version: They met in 2001, got engaged in 2002, split in 2004, got back together in 2021, and got engaged again in 2022. And, um, guys? It gets better. Three months after Ben popped the question, they got married in Vegas...something J.Lo perfectly described as being "twenty years patient." Seriously though.

In celebration of one of the most iconic couples in Hollywood making a comeback, take a look at these rare gems taken of Bennifer through the years. We're talking nachos, cute carriage rides, and plenty of awkward kisses.

2001

lopez and affleck on gigli set
Scott Alfieri//Getty Images

The Gigli cameras weren't even rolling in this shot. They're just so effortlessly cool.

2001

j lo and ben affleck movie set
Mel Bouzad//Getty Images

That double finger point tells me everything I need to know about J.Lo. Aka she's a boss lady and I would like to be her, thanks.

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2002

jennifer lopez and ben affleck in nyc
Mario Magnani//Getty Images

"Hey, cool it with the photos, okay??" - Ben, as he leaves the window wide open for paparazzi

2002

ben affleck on the set of jersey girl
Matthew Peyton//Getty Images

Umm, I think I just found the stars of Bridgerton season 3. Seriously though, someone give Shonda Rhimes a call ASAP.

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2002

jennifer lopez and ben affleck in nyc
Mario Magnani//Getty Images

Jenny and Benny from the block walking down an actual NYC block.

2002

jennifer lopez visits mtv's "trl"
KMazur//Getty Images

Nothing makes you feel more single than being crammed into a tiny photo booth with Bennifer, I'm guessing.

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2002

jennifer lopez and ben affleck on location for jersey girl
James Devaney//Getty Images

Which way to the jewelry store?? I see a $2.5 million engagement ring in your very-near-2002-era future, J.Lo.

2002

jennifer lopez and ben affleck on location for "jersey girl"
James Devaney//Getty Images

Pssttt, Ben: WAKE UP!!!

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2002

jennifer lopez and ben affleck on location for "jersey girl"
James Devaney//Getty Images

Wow, can't believe that actually worked.

2002

actor ben affleck and singer jennifer lopez ride horse carriage central park
Mario Magnani//Getty Images

J.Lo looks like a Disney Princess here, while Ben is her kinda intense looking Prince.

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2002

actor ben affleck and singer jennifer lopez ride horse carriage central park
Mario Magnani//Getty Images

Do you think the top hat-wearing driver remembers the time he was Bennifer's third wheel? There's a sentence I never thought I'd say.

2002

lopez and affleck walk in vancouver
Jeff Vinnick//Getty Images

Like the true New Yorker she is, Jen would rather battle her way through the sun than borrow one of Ben's Boston caps. Honestly, respect.

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2002

ben affleck and fiancee jennifer lopez embrace as they stand
New York Daily News Archive//Getty Images

Wait, this pic is kind of adorable.

2003

film premiere of daredevil
Frederick M. Brown//Getty Images

Congrats, you've made it to the open-eyed kisses section of this list! Behold, Ben's favorite technique.

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2003

75th annual academy awards
Kevin Winter//Getty Images

"Did you get this on camera? ME? Kissing J.Lo??" - Ben on every red carpet in 2003

2003

jennifer lopez and ben affleck
Kevin Winter//Getty Images

This photo will always be a fan fave. He's peeking out of her hair like he's a detective hiding in a bush.

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2003

"gigli" premiere
Jeffrey Mayer//Getty Images

A little side angle action.

2003

film premiere of daredevil
Kevin Winter//Getty Images

Ooooh look, Jennifer got in on the fun too!

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2003

ben affleck, jennifer lopez 'vanity fair' oscars party morton's , beverly hills, ca march 23, 2003
Patrick McMullan//Getty Images

It's literally not fair for two people to be this good looking together.

2003

jennifer lopez and ben affleck shopping in paris, france on april 08, 2003
Pool LE FLOCH/TRAVERS//Getty Images

Ben realizing he just spent his Dunkin' Donuts budget for the next five years on that Louis Vuitton bag.

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