Over the years, Ben Affleck’s romantic life has been a frequent topic of public fascination, particularly his relationships with Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez. Despite their marriages ending—Garner and Affleck divorced in 2015, and Lopez recently filed for divorce after two years of marriage—Affleck’s old-school charm appears to have left a lasting impression on both women.
As The List reported, Affleck’s “love language” is surprisingly traditional: email. In a 2010 Parade interview, Garner reflected on their early romance, recalling how their timing aligned perfectly as both were single. She described Affleck as “a very good writer” and revealed that he wooed her through emails. When asked if she still kept those emails, she admitted to saving every single one. Garner described him as a “remarkably persuasive writer,” further illustrating how his words captivated her.
jennifer lopez talks about ‘the greatest love story never told’. “he’s written me a million of beautiful, amazing love letters from when we were together.. then there were mundane emails in between, like ‘hey congrats on your oscar for argo, and hey, i heard you had twins.”
Jennifer Lopez also experienced Affleck’s writing prowess. Speaking about their rekindled romance in the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Lopez shared that Affleck had written her “a million beautiful, amazing love letters” over the years. She recalled mundane emails too, including one that read, “Hey, congrats on your Oscar for Argo, and hey, I heard you had twins.”
Their rekindling in 2021 reportedly began with emails Affleck sent to Lopez while she was filming in the Dominican Republic. These were far from casual messages; they were filled with longing and affection, with Affleck praising her beauty and expressing his wish to be by her side. According to insiders, one particularly romantic line from Affleck left Lopez spellbound: “He could win her heart with just his pen.”
Despite these heartfelt exchanges, their marriage ended abruptly. Lopez filed for divorce on their anniversary, two years after their elaborate Georgia wedding. Sources suggest that emails played a crucial role in how their rekindled romance blossomed so quickly, even inspiring the playful nickname “Pen Affleck,” featured prominently in the 2024 documentary.
Interestingly, Garner was reportedly involved in their relationship as a mediator. According to Marie Claire, she encouraged both Affleck and Lopez to work on their marriage before the divorce. However, some insiders claim that Garner’s involvement left her feeling like a “pawn” in their dynamic.
Her friends reportedly disapproved of the energy she devoted to her ex-husband’s relationship. While Affleck’s romantic history may be complex, one constant remains: his ability to touch hearts through the power of his words.