A-list celebrity couples are always fun to keep up with, and one of the quintessential pairs is Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who are also known by the portmanteau “Bennifer.” The term is one of the first instances of a couple’s names being used this way. Both artists are known for their illustrious careers. Affleck is an actor and filmmaker, while Lopez is a singer and actress.
The couple has a colorful dating history. The two actors met in 2001 on the set of the film “Gigli.” They first began dating in 2002 and were engaged to be married in 2003. Sadly, their wedding was postponed, and then the pair decided to split up in 2004. However, during their time together, the couple became an iconic celebrity romance. There were tons of paparazzi photos of the two of them being affectionate that frequently made headlines. This coverage continued when Affleck showed up in Lopez’s music video for her song “Jenny from the Block.”
In 2021, after they both were finally single again, Affleck and Lopez decided to get back together. In July of that year, Lopez confirmed they were dating in a social media post. And just one year later, in July 2022, Bennifer finally tied the knot and officially became husband and wife.
As someone that grew up in Massachusetts, it’s not surprising that Affleck has frequented Dunkin’ Donuts from time to time. And in February 2023, he and Lopez cracked everyone up with their hilarious Dunkin’ Super Bowl Commercial, where Affleck was seen standing behind the registers at the classic coffee chain.
After Lopez and Affleck called it quits in the early 2000s, fans were confused and just as heartbroken as the stars. However, it was clear that their story wasn’t finished.
In 2021, the couple got back together. While still in a long-distance relationship, the couple made a great effort to see each other. They also learned to co-parent with each other and with each other’s exes. For Halloween 2021, the couple was joined by Affleck’s ex, Garner, while taking their kids trick-or-treating.
It seems the couple has already found ways to fit their families and lives together. Lopez told host Zane Lowe in an interview:
“I’ve never been better. I’ve really gotten to a place in my life where I’m great on my own. And I think once you get to that place, then amazing things happen to you that you never imagine in your life happening again … I just want everybody to know that it’s the best time. It’s the best time of my life.”
Lopez also shared: “We’ve both grown. We’re the same, and we’re different. And that’s what’s nice.
In 2021, the couple took things one step further and got engaged! And on July 16, 2022, Lopez and Affleck finally tied the knot, and their love story has continued to prosper even further ever since.
It seems like the couple has been by each other’s side ever since. However, at times, they have been spotted at places that people may not have expected to see the celebrities – including a Dunkin’ Donuts in Medford, Massachusetts.
In January 2023, NBC Boston reported that Affleck and Lopez were spotted working at the coffee chain, but probably not the way you expected. Affleck was behind the counter taking orders while Lopez rushed through the drive-thru lane to get her glazed donut.
According to PEOPLE, Dunkin’ posted online: “SOMETHING’S BEN BREWING,” intentionally using the word “Ben” instead of “been.” Fans online also had an idea of what all the fuss was about.
And on Feb. 12, 2023, it was clear why the actors were at the coffee chain – they were the stars of a hilarious Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl commercial. The commercial aired during the football game and instantly became a hit with fans.
In the video, the “Good Will Hunting” star looked right at home, taking orders and surprising people when they arrived at the drive-thru window. The actor was surprised himself when his own wife drove through the line, questioning if this was what he meant when he said he was going to work. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends,” Affleck said. Still, even Lopez couldn’t refuse to ask for a donut.
The coffee chain posted several clips from the commercial on Instagram. One video was captioned, “they say go big or go home so Ben went big and came home to Massachusetts.” Another said, “I cahaaaaant believe it’s you.”
Fans rejoiced at how hysterical the commercial was, leaving plenty of laughing emojis on Instagram. Some even went so far as to leave a few jokes of their own on Instagram. One person commented, “One of my favorite deleted scenes from Good Will Hunting.”
It’s safe to say that Affleck has the perfect avenue lined up if he ever wants to change careers.
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