Wedding bells might be ringing soon for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The couple, who happily reunited years after marrying and having children with others, may be ready to make things official once and for all.
People think that Ben might not be wasting any time, as Page Six reports that he was browsing engagement rings at Tiffany's. It's possible he was just getting ideas, but it's a big sign that marriage is on his mind.
The publication reports that Ben was browsing at the Century City Tiffany's in California, along with his mom and his son, Samuel. Ben has three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — Samuel, Violet, and Seraphina. It seems at this point, they've all met Jennifer Lopez.
Ben's first proposal happened back in 2002, and he proposed with a 6.1-carat pink diamond by Harry Winston. That ring may be hard to beat — especially since there's a rumor that Jennifer still has it. But since it's Jennifer Lopez, it would actually be quite fitting if she chose to wear them both.
According to Independent, Jennifer's past publicist spilled the news that the star had never returned the original. "As far as I know, Jen has never returned the ring," she said. "So if things move forward with these two, gosh she's already got the most beautiful ring I've seen. It's absolutely stunning."
The reason the two split earlier wasn't based on anything that time couldn't fix. Since they were hounded by the media, it put a damper on their wedding plans. Eventually, they chose to split up — and they quickly moved on from each other. But it always seemed as if the two still had nothing but respect for one another.
When they broke up, their statement to the public made it pretty obvious how ridiculous the media attention had been. Not only did they dominate every tabloid, but they had to figure out the best way to get married without publications and paparazzi interfering. "When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate 'decoy brides' at three different locations, we realized that something was awry," they stated.
As time has passed, so has the frenzy. While people are still quite invested in celebrity couples, many of those couples have been able to get married quietly if they wished. Also, tabloids have, in general, been slightly kinder than they were back then. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have also proven that they know how to handle negative press and are far more established in their careers.
That said, there's likely nobody happier about the union than Ben's and Jen's parents. Ben's mom, Chris, joined the two of them on one of their most recent public outings, and it's quite obvious she's a fan of Jennifer. According to InStyle, the couple also brought along their older kids to see Hamilton at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
Jennifer Lopez's mom has always been a fan of Ben. Back in June, Ben took Jennifer's mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez, to a casino. It was located close by to where Ben was working on a project, but it's a gesture that shows that Ben is serious about this relationship.
While it seems like this relationship was built to last, some fans think that Ben may have been messing with the tabloids by appearing near Tiffany's. It's possible he wanted to drum up some rumors that an engagement was soon. That might be the case, but since the media made their relationship so hard the first time, it's possible he's really looking.
Even though their last relationship happened so long ago, it's also important to remember that they were ready to get married then. Since they seemed to get back together so flawlessly, it's almost like no time has passed at all. It's safe to assume that by now, with so much life experience, they both know for sure what they want.
Even though they're both old enough to make their own decisions, having their moms on board is yet another sign that this wouldn't be a careless move. "In the past, Jennifer's mom and Ben were very close," a source told People. "Guadalupe loved Ben. She was sad when they couldn't work things out years ago. She is thrilled that they are back together now."
So, while fans might wonder whether or not an engagement may be "too soon" — especially since Jennifer is fresh off a canceled engagement with Alex Rodriguez — it's important to trust the two of them. It seems like they're already trying to mix families and work out the kinks as far as distance and logistics go.
When the moment does happen, it's bound to be beautiful. It'll be interesting to see if Ben will be able to top the ring he got in 2002, or perhaps he'll choose a piece that's a bit more personal. But fans should have no fear — if one thing's for sure, it's that these two have a genuine connection, and both of them have never looked happier.
