Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 29, 2025 · Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez's Necklace Sparks Bennifer Buzz: A Nostalgic Nod or a Misinterpretation?

Jennifer Lopez made a head-scratching move in a new Instagram post. She wore a gold nameplate necklace that did not appear to read her first name. Rather, it looked to say Bennifer, which is the blending of her first name and the first name of her former husband, Ben Affleck

JENNIFER LOPEZ'S SHOCKING "BENNIFFER" NECKLACE REVEALED: HAS THE STAR FINALLY MOVED ON FROM BEN AFFLECK?

In a move that has left fans scratching their heads, Jennifer Lopez stepped out on Instagram with a rather... interesting accessory. The 56-year-old songstress from the Bronx was spotted modeling a gold nameplate necklace that seemed to read "Bennifer" - the infamous portmanteau of her names and those of her ex-husband Ben Affleck.

But hold up, folks! It turns out that the necklace doesn't actually say "Bennifer" at all. In fact, if you flip the photo around (because, yes, we did that too), it becomes clear that the necklace reads "Jennifer". Talk about a plot twist!

Fans picked up on the odd movie with one even saying, 'Her necklace says Bennifer?? Or do I need glasses? Either way she looks [fire emojis].' Lopez did not explain the necklace in her caption but rather just added three heart emojis as she wore a very sheer pale purple sweater

The comment section was filled with bewildered fans, with one even jokingly asking if she needed glasses. Another follower quipped, "Are we not talking about her necklace?" Meanwhile, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga simply wrote, "beyond fire".

But let's get to the juicy stuff. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married from 2022 until their divorce was finalized earlier this year. In a recent interview on CBS News Sunday Morning, the actress opened up about her tumultuous relationship with Affleck.

"It was a really tough time," she confessed about working on their film project together, Kiss of the Spider Woman. "It was like the best and the worst of times, in a way." But despite the challenges, Lopez revealed that working on the film helped her focus on something outside of her heartbreak.

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga wrote 'beyond fire'

As it turns out, Jennifer had been reflecting on her marriage to Affleck for quite some time. In an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com earlier this year, she even called their divorce "the best thing that ever happened" to her. And why's that? Because it helped her grow as a person and become more self-aware.

"I'm a different person now than I was a year and a half ago," Lopez explained. "It changed me and helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow." But what about Ben Affleck himself? It seems Jennifer still has a soft spot for her ex-husband, crediting him with helping finance their film project together.

"I will always give him credit for that," she said with a smile. "He was like, 'Okay, let's do this.'" And despite the drama surrounding their divorce, Lopez revealed that she had an amazing summer after they split - one of the best summers she's ever had, in fact!

If the photo is flipped around, however, it becomes clear that the necklace does not read Bennifer, but in fact reads Jennifer

So, has Jennifer Lopez finally moved on from Ben Affleck? The answer remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: she's looking hotter than ever with her "Jennifer" necklace (or should we say, Bennifer necklace?) around her neck!