2003: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez became the talk of the town when they became a couple. Indeed, their fans even coined the word “Bennifer” to refer to them. Both were young and were very much invested in their careers but they did not have time for one another. Aside from being the first Hollywood sweethearts to get a name that was an amalgamation of each of their names, theirs was a whirlwind romance that the paparazzi couldn’t get of. The two got engaged, but with all the media hounding the affair, they canceled it.

Unfortunately, that cancellation led to Affleck getting cold feet, so they separated. Though they are with their respective partners, Bennifer remained friends with one another — and they have nothing but love and respect for one another. Affleck is still dealing with his dependence on alcohol while Lopez is out there earning more investment money for herself and her family.