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Watch Jennifer Garner Gush About Ben Affleck Before They Even Started Dating

Plus, more flashback moments from the former couple over the years

By Bruna Nessif Jul 01, 2015 2:41 AMTags
Watch: E! Looks Back at Ben and Jennifer Through the Years

We're all still in mourning over the shocking news of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's split, and we don't mean to add salt to the wound, but we kinda are.

OK, maybe not salt to the wound exactly, but this nostalgia will definitely make you feel feelings and perhaps some of those emotions are sad, but let's instead try to focus on the happy times, yes?

E! News went into the vault to pull out a few of our favorite interview moments with both Ben and Jen over the years, and it's just precious to see these two gush about each other in the last 12 years. Sigh.

One of the greatest moments was way back in 2003 when we sat down with Garner for the Daredevil junket, and she couldn't help but praise the actor before they even started dating.

"His humility," Jen, who was smiling from ear to ear, responded when asked what makes Affleck a great Daredevil.

"You know on the set, he's always looking out for the little guy. I mean, he definitely took me under his wing and said 'it'll be OK, Jen,' you know, it was my first big role in a big movie and he just kinda, he looked after me."

Obviously, their relationship went to a more romantic level over the years, and interviews then began including tidbits about marriage and kids.

E! News learned earlier today that the famous Hollywood couple have decided to divorce after 10 years of marriage.

"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," the former lovebirds said in a statement to E! News Tuesday. "We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time."

The 42-year-old Oscar winner and the 43-year-old actress celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary just yesterday. However, a source tells E! News that the former couple have been living apart and staying in hotels for the past 10 months as part of a trial separation.

If you refuse to accept this news, you're not alone, however that time will come and you have to.

But, that time doesn't have to be right this second, so instead, watch the video and re-live Ben and Jen's happier times.