Even the Rich

Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be loved. But when he finally meets the girl of his dreams, their supernova stardom threatens the very thing he’s been searching for all along. This is a 2-part series on Bennifer, a power couple so hot they caused a media meltdown. Twice.  Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening...

After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can't seem to shake the specter of his father. Forgiving his dad will mean forgiving himself first — and maybe even finding love again. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/eventherich...

Description: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Now that they’ve revived their love, we’re hoping they can overcome the media narrative that doomed them the first time around and stick with each other for the long haul. This week we talk to culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about how social media changes the game for Bennifer, why the paparazzi hated Jennifer Lopez but loved Jennifer Garner, and what’s at the root of that Sad Affleck meme...

When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their relationship, it was clear that Ben had finally found the love of his life. But that's just one side of the story. In this bonus episode of our series Back to Bennifer, we're telling you how their whirlwind romance happened from Jennifer's perspective. Because now... she's ready to tell her own story. +++ Even The Rich is turning 3! To help us celebrate, send us a personal message about your favorite ETR episode, or just say happy birthday...