Ben Affleck

In 2002, tabloid culture experienced a surge in popularity, with a singular focal point dominating everyone’s attention: Bennifer. J.Lo and Ben Affleck, the most sought-after A-List couple, found their relationship making daily magazine appearances.

The internet ushered in an era where tabloid journalism and gossip columns thrived, and the couple was incessantly hounded. Eager for stories, reporters trailed them across the country, depriving them of privacy. They couldn’t even have a quiet meal without someone alerting the press.

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