Jennifer Lopez, a White Bikini and the Famous Photos from When She and Ben Affleck Called Off Their 2003 Wedding

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez in Miami Beach in September 2003.Photo:Ginsburg-Spaly/X17online.comJennifer Lopezpreviously made a splash in Miami following her andBen Affleck’sdecision to postpone their wedding last minute in 2003.While the couple would go on to break up in January 2004 — before rekindling their romance 17 years later and then, recently, splitting once again — theyannounced in a statementin September 2003 that they would be postponing their marriage, four days before the wedding was set to take place.“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date,” Affleck and Lopez said in the statement at the time, adding in part, “We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.“Jennifer Lopez in Miami on the beach in 2003.X17online.comAmid the postponement announcement, Lopez was spotted in Miami Beach, rocking a tiny white eyelet bikini as she splashed around in the waves. Later that night, she went to a movie,Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and out clubbing at locations including Crobar and Opium Garden/Prive.Meanwhile, Affleck was spotted at the time dining at Baja Fresh restaurant in the Los Angeles area.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ben Affleck in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2003.jfx/x17online.comThe actress and singer has yet to be spotted since the news ofher divorce filing from Affleckmade headlines on Tuesday, Aug. 20. This was their first marriage to one another, following the initialengagement that ended in 2004and 2021 reunion that eventually led to their wedding in 2022.Affleck stepped outwithout his wedding ringas he headed to an office building in Los Angeles on Tuesday. TheOscarwinner was photographed walking in the parking lot of the building while wearing a gray T-shirt, jeans and black-tinted sunglasses.He has been spotted on several other occasions at thesame office building in recent weeksas he spent thesummer apart from Lopez, amid reports of the pair’s marital strain.Ben Affleck in Austin, Texas, on March 18, 2023; Jennifer Lopez in New York City on June 8, 2022.Gary Miller/WireImage; Theo Wargo/WireImageMultiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Lopez filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday — which marked the second anniversary of the pair’sGeorgia wedding celebration. TheAtlasstar filed without an attorney, and listed a separation date of April 26, 2024.A source told PEOPLE on Tuesday that Lopez’s decision to divorce Affleck has left her “disappointed and sad,” though she feels“it’s time to move on.”“Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” the latter insider said. “He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work.“Added the source, “It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.”

Jennifer Lopez in Miami Beach in September 2003.Photo:Ginsburg-Spaly/X17online.com

Ginsburg-Spaly/X17online.com

Jennifer Lopezpreviously made a splash in Miami following her andBen Affleck’sdecision to postpone their wedding last minute in 2003.While the couple would go on to break up in January 2004 — before rekindling their romance 17 years later and then, recently, splitting once again — theyannounced in a statementin September 2003 that they would be postponing their marriage, four days before the wedding was set to take place.“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date,” Affleck and Lopez said in the statement at the time, adding in part, “We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.“Jennifer Lopez in Miami on the beach in 2003.X17online.comAmid the postponement announcement, Lopez was spotted in Miami Beach, rocking a tiny white eyelet bikini as she splashed around in the waves. Later that night, she went to a movie,Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and out clubbing at locations including Crobar and Opium Garden/Prive.Meanwhile, Affleck was spotted at the time dining at Baja Fresh restaurant in the Los Angeles area.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ben Affleck in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2003.jfx/x17online.comThe actress and singer has yet to be spotted since the news ofher divorce filing from Affleckmade headlines on Tuesday, Aug. 20. This was their first marriage to one another, following the initialengagement that ended in 2004and 2021 reunion that eventually led to their wedding in 2022.Affleck stepped outwithout his wedding ringas he headed to an office building in Los Angeles on Tuesday. TheOscarwinner was photographed walking in the parking lot of the building while wearing a gray T-shirt, jeans and black-tinted sunglasses.He has been spotted on several other occasions at thesame office building in recent weeksas he spent thesummer apart from Lopez, amid reports of the pair’s marital strain.Ben Affleck in Austin, Texas, on March 18, 2023; Jennifer Lopez in New York City on June 8, 2022.Gary Miller/WireImage; Theo Wargo/WireImageMultiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Lopez filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday — which marked the second anniversary of the pair’sGeorgia wedding celebration. TheAtlasstar filed without an attorney, and listed a separation date of April 26, 2024.A source told PEOPLE on Tuesday that Lopez’s decision to divorce Affleck has left her “disappointed and sad,” though she feels“it’s time to move on.”“Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” the latter insider said. “He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work.“Added the source, “It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.”

Jennifer Lopezpreviously made a splash in Miami following her andBen Affleck’sdecision to postpone their wedding last minute in 2003.

While the couple would go on to break up in January 2004 — before rekindling their romance 17 years later and then, recently, splitting once again — theyannounced in a statementin September 2003 that they would be postponing their marriage, four days before the wedding was set to take place.

“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date,” Affleck and Lopez said in the statement at the time, adding in part, “We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.”

Jennifer Lopez in Miami on the beach in 2003.X17online.com

X17online.com

Amid the postponement announcement, Lopez was spotted in Miami Beach, rocking a tiny white eyelet bikini as she splashed around in the waves. Later that night, she went to a movie,Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and out clubbing at locations including Crobar and Opium Garden/Prive.

Meanwhile, Affleck was spotted at the time dining at Baja Fresh restaurant in the Los Angeles area.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.

Ben Affleck in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2003.jfx/x17online.com

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The actress and singer has yet to be spotted since the news ofher divorce filing from Affleckmade headlines on Tuesday, Aug. 20. This was their first marriage to one another, following the initialengagement that ended in 2004and 2021 reunion that eventually led to their wedding in 2022.

Affleck stepped outwithout his wedding ringas he headed to an office building in Los Angeles on Tuesday. TheOscarwinner was photographed walking in the parking lot of the building while wearing a gray T-shirt, jeans and black-tinted sunglasses.

He has been spotted on several other occasions at thesame office building in recent weeksas he spent thesummer apart from Lopez, amid reports of the pair’s marital strain.

Ben Affleck in Austin, Texas, on March 18, 2023; Jennifer Lopez in New York City on June 8, 2022.Gary Miller/WireImage; Theo Wargo/WireImage

Gary Miller/WireImage; Theo Wargo/WireImage

Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Lopez filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday — which marked the second anniversary of the pair’sGeorgia wedding celebration. TheAtlasstar filed without an attorney, and listed a separation date of April 26, 2024.

A source told PEOPLE on Tuesday that Lopez’s decision to divorce Affleck has left her “disappointed and sad,” though she feels“it’s time to move on.”

“Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” the latter insider said. “He hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work.”

Added the source, “It’s gotten to the point that she just needs to look out for herself.”

source: people.com