Jennifer Lopez Shares Glimpse Inside Lavish Bridgerton-Themed Party for 55th Birthday

Jennifer Lopez's Bridgerton-themed birthday party in the Hamptons—which her husband Ben Affleck did not attend—will leave your jaw on the floor.

By Gabrielle Chung Jul 24, 2024 10:40 PMTags
Watch: Jennifer Lopez Shares Glimpse Inside Lavish Bridgerton-Themed Party for 55th Birthday

There's a new diamond in the ton—the Hamptons, that is.

After all, Jennifer Lopez recently went all out to celebrate her 55th birthday, throwing an extravagant Bridgerton-themed party at the New York vacation hotspot while her husband Ben Affleck remained on the West Coast.

And the "Waiting for Tonight" singer gave gentle readers an inside look at the lavish bash on July 24, writing on Instagram alongside a video montage from the night, "And a splendid evening was had by all."

Indeed, it was a blowout bash that would even make Queen Charlotte's jaw drop on the floor. Not only did it include Bridgerton staples such as a string quartet and a Regency era dance floor, but J.Lo held court in her very own gilded throne.

The Wedding Planner actress was also dressed for the occasion, donning an embroidered ball gown completed with a corset. Before blowing out the candles on her four-tiered birthday cake, she did wardrobe change into a mint green dress featuring a floral and gem-studded neckline.

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Where Ben Affleck Was While Jennifer Lopez Celebrated Her Birthday in the Hamptons

As seen in videos posted to Instagram Stories, Jennifer ended her night with a musical performance for friends and family, including her mom Guadalupe Rodríguez.

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"Life. Love. Laughter and a Joyful Dance. Always a Joyful Dance," her Hustlers producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas captioned a video showing guests cheering on Jennifer. "2024. HERSTORY… We love you @jlo."

The lavish party took place days after Jennifer and Ben's second wedding anniversary. The couple—who did not publicly acknowledge the milestone—spent the day on opposite coasts, with J.Lo seen biking around the Hamptons while the Justice League actor grabbed coffee in Los Angeles.

However, Ben has been outspoken about his desires to keep their relationship out of the spotlight after a  "massive amount of scrutiny" from the public led to their 2003 breakup.

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"Getting back together, I said, 'Listen, one of the things I don't want is a relationship on social media,'" the Oscar winner—who rekindled his romance with Jennifer in 2021—recounted in his wife's The Greatest Love Story Never Told documentary. "And then I sort of realized it's not a fair thing to ask. It's sort of like you're gonna marry a boat captain and you go, 'Well, I don't like the water.'"

Ben added, "We're just two people with different approaches trying to learn to compromise."

For a complete timeline of their love story, keep reading...

December 2001: Filming Gigli

The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.

October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills

The two are spotted in the city.

November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement

The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.

November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl

The two film the movie in New York City.

November 2002: Leaving MTV's TRL

Is there anything more '00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?

December 2002: Red Carpet Debut

The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.

January 2003: Sundance

The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

February 2003: Daredevil Premiere

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.

February 2003: Daredevil Premiere

The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

March 2003: Oscars

The two attend the Academy Awards together.

May 2003: Basketball Game

The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.

July 2003: Canada Trip

The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.

July 2003: Gigli Premiere

The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.

August 2003: Gigli Is Released

...it flops at the box office.

September 2003: Wedding Is Off

The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.

October 2003: Baseball Date

The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben's favorite.

January 2004: It's Over

The two end their engagement.

September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty

They're baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel

September 2021: Look of Love

There's no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one! 

September 2021: Back to the Stage

Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.

September 2021: Met Gala Debut

The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.

October 2021: PDA at Premiere

Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.

April 2022: Engaged Again!

Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.

July 2022: Married!

On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

July 2022: Post-Wedding Trip to Paris

The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.

June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous

J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.

February 2024: This Is Them...Now

Jennifer release This Is Me... Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.

March 2024: Jenny on the Block

The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.

August 2024: Divorce

J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.

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