YOU MAY NOT KNOW–Little-Known Facts About Jennifer Lopez’s Personal Life

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Jennifer Lopez has been in the spotlight for over three decades now, ever since she began making a name for herself as a dancer in the early ’90s. In that time, she’s proven herself to be a woman of many talents, selling millions of records and earning critical acclaim on the big screen.

However, despite all these years of fame and the masses of media attention she receives, there are still plenty of details about J-Lo’s life that many people are unaware of. Even some of her biggest fans don’t know the little-known facts about J-Lo’s life.

Jennifer Lopez has almost been married five times in her life

When we think of Jennifer Lopez, her many hits and acting roles likely come to mind. That’s not all, though, as something else people associate with J-Lo is her high-profile relationships. She’s been linked to some of the biggest names in the business and is no stranger to walking down the aisle, doing so four times now.

Jennifer Lopez has almost been married four times throughout her life

The first of these weddings was to Ojani Noa, which only lasted for a year. Three years later, she walked down the aisle with Cris Judd before they separated. Then, one year after the split, Jennifer married Marc Anthony, staying with him for ten years. Now, she’s with Ben Affleck, a man she was previously engaged to in the 2000s.

Her first husband has reportedly been sued multiple times by J-Lo

J-Lo continued to rise through the ranks after her first divorce from Ojani Noa. Sadly, it seemed someone wanted a look into some of her wealth. People magazine reported that Ojani planned to release a tell-all memoir in 2006 that took a deep dive into his relationship with Jen. Apparently, each chapter of the book was named after her movies.

Her first husband, Ojani Noa, has been sued by J-Lo more than once

Associated Press later reported that J-Lo sued her former lover for $545,000. That wasn’t all. Ojani had supposedly signed a conjunction that prevented him from talking about his marriage or alleged firing from Jennifer’s restaurant. In 2009, the pair were back in court as J-Lo sued Ojani for $10 million after he threatened to release their private honeymoon tape.

She could have had so many relationships because Jennifer Lopez hates being single

Several people want to know everything about J-Lo’s love life. Perhaps it’s no wonder she has often been quizzed about the speed she moves on from a relationship? It turns out Jennifer is more than happy to dish the dirt, especially after an interview with Today in 2014. Here, Jen confessed she is “scared to be alone.”

She could have had so many relationships because Jennifer Lopez hates being single

She even added she will often fall for the first person to give her “a little comfort.” Jennifer backed this up in another interview with Us Weekly, where she confessed she has “no shame” admitting she would rather be in a relationship than have to face the world alone. Even though many of her relationships have gone south, J-Lo says she still believes in love.

Cris Judd’s dad accused Jennifer of cheating on his son
Jennifer Lopez’s marriage to Cris Judd is one of her many relationships that have gotten people talking over the years. The star had recently split from rapper Diddy, who was allegedly unfaithful throughout their relationship. It wasn’t long before Jen was in the arms of backing dancer Cris and the pair married a few months later.

Cris Judd's dad accused Jennifer Lopez of cheating on his son

 

Sadly, things didn’t last as the couple went their separate ways before long. Now, Cris Judd’s dad is claiming the star was unfaithful in her marriage. He informed New York Daily News that he told his son to give J-Lo space as he “knew there were problems.” He believes Jen would be happier if she would “just tell the truth.”

The failure of Gigli almost broke Jennifer Lopez’s spirit

Many people believe that Bennifer was born on the set of the comedy movie ‘Gigli.’ Sadly, the movie was anything but happy memories for the pair as it was pulled apart and mocked as soon as it hit the big screen in 2003. The film is supposed to follow Affleck, the mobster, and Lopez, the federal agent, as they fall in love.

The failure of Gigli almost broke Jennifer Lopez's spirit

Rotten Tomatoes still rates the movie at just 6%, and critics have long called it one of the worst films of all time. The worst part? It had a budget of $54 million – and brought in just $6 million. Jen later told Vanity Fair that the failure made her question “if I belonged in the business” and if she really “did suck at everything.”

J-Lo never wanted a public relationship with Ben Affleck

One of the many things stars have had to deal with is having the media follow their every move, especially when it comes to their relationships. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were no exception. In 2008, Ben told a British TV show that they were both too excited with their new love and made themselves “too accessible.”

J-Lo never wanted a public relationship with Ben Affleck

According to the actor, neither of them expected how much people would try to get into their relationship. J-Lo felt the same as she told People magazine that they never tried “to have a public relationship.” According to the star, Ben never liked the entourage that followed her around. Still, she was used to hair and makeup, security, and people in her house at all hours of the day.

The couple had a whirlwind relationship that left people wondering if it would last

If there is one thing many of us have learned, it’s that whirlwind romances don’t always pay off. Sure, some people have proven they can work better than ever, but it can be tough to keep up with it all when you’re two of the biggest names in Hollywood. After all, Bennifer was the ultimate power couple before Brangelina was a thing.

The couple had a whirlwind relationship that left people wondering if it would last

The pair first met in 2001 while J-Lo was still married to Cris Judd. A few months later, Ben ran a huge magazine ad talking about how much he praised the star, and Jen divorced in June 2002 before Bennifer was spotted joyriding two months later. To top it off, the couple were married by October, and Jen was already gushing about wanting to welcome Ben’s children.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez never had any time to get to know each other

As much as it looked as though Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were making things work, it seemed it might not have been all sunshine and roses inside the relationship. J-Lo later confessed the couple got caught up in the honeymoon stage of their relationship and never left much time to get to know one another.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez never had any time to get to know each other

In fact, Jen even went as far as to tell People magazine that she was more in love with the idea of dating Ben than she was with the real man in question. All of the getting caught up in the moment and making plans for the future meant the pair never got a chance to learn about what lay beneath the surface of their new love.

Bennifer could have split due to pressure from the media

Let’s face it; some of us can’t help but try to find out everything about our favorite star’s lives – even if they want to keep away from the media. The rise of the gossip magazine at the turn of the century meant famous faces had to hide further away than ever before as there seemed to be a camera waiting around every corner.

Bennifer could have split due to pressure from the media

It appears this could have been one step too far for Bennifer as the couple went their separate ways shortly after the world’s media realized they couldn’t get enough of the pair. Ben told GQ that he believes he “just ran away” as he quickly realized he could “only handle so much.” According to the actor, he needed to get away from Hollywood.

The couple’s wedding details were leaked to the press

Celebrity weddings often leave plenty of us feeling pretty envious. After all, they’re usually filled with designer outfits, stunning settings, and a guest list that wouldn’t look out of place at a red carpet event. Sadly, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez never got to enjoy their wedding day as the details were leaked to the press before they even made it down the aisle.

The couple's wedding details were leaked to the press

According to People magazine, the pair were set to wed in Santa Barbara, Jen had a custom Vera Wang gown, and Ben’s brother was the best man. They even somehow learned the exact location of the marriage. It’s reported Jen and Ben knew about the leak and called all 400 people on the guest list and told them not to arrive.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez postponed their wedding after too much media attention

What are you supposed to do when the world’s media learns all about your special day? For Jennifer and Ben, they felt they had no choice but to postpone their big day. The couple later released a joint statement through CBS. Here, they confessed they even thought about using three decoy brides at three separate locations.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez postponed their wedding after too much media attention

It seemed they wanted to do anything to throw the media off the scent, but they realized things were quickly getting out of hand. They both felt “the spirit” of their big day “could be compromised.” In the end, they decided to postpone the event. Little did they know that they would never get married at all as J-Lo and Ben split before their wedding.

A source claims that Ben Affleck fell out of love with Jennifer Lopez

While sources aren’t always the most reliable ways to get information, they sometimes hold secrets we would never learn without them. A source decided to spill all to People magazine shortly after the couple announced they were no longer together. The insider said that no “media circus” would get in the way of true love.

A source claims that Ben Affleck fell out of love with Jennifer Lopez

That was just the beginning. The source added that Jennifer had no idea what she agreed to when she decided to postpone the big day. The source believes that Ben was always looking for a way out of “the trap,” and he wouldn’t agree to another wedding now he was free. The source thinks the decision about postponing the marriage solidified the relationship was over.

Some people accused Ben and J-Lo of courting the media attention

It didn’t take long for people to get the hint that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck didn’t like all the attention they received thanks to their relationship. If that were the case, then why did so many people think they courted it all whenever it suited them? After all, Ben’s full-page ad in The Hollywood Reporter was hardly a private moment between the pair.

Some people accused Ben and J-Lo of courting the media attention

Then there’s the fact they both appeared at a host of red carpet events hand in hand and how J-Lo dedicated her ‘Dear Ben’ song to her dearly beloved. Several people began to wonder if they were truly that upset with all the attention. Even Madonna commented that it seemed the couple both “courted the media attention.”

Ben Affleck’s ego took a hit after his relationship with Jennifer Lopez

It wasn’t just the failure of his relationship with Jennifer Lopez that saw Ben Affleck hit a low point in his life. The actor had also starred in a host of box office flops around the time he announced they were separating. None of them were bringing in anything close to the budget of the movies, and the media was filled with stories about the actor for all the wrong reasons.

Ben Affleck's ego took a hit after his relationship with Jennifer Lopez

Even a source once close to the couple told People magazine that Ben was “more fragile” than Jen. It seems all the negative press teamed with the fact Ben was now the new punchline in every joke took a significant toll on his personal life – and took his ego down a few levels.

Some sources claim Ben Affleck controlled J-Lo throughout their relationship

Even though everyone appeared to have their eyes on Bennifer, it seems no one really knew what happened behind closed doors. That is if some rumors are true. One states that Ben Affleck was less of the doting partner and more the controlling manager type whenever the couple was away from the cameras.

Some sources claim Ben Affleck controlled J-Lo throughout their relationship

Jen’s manager, Benny Medina, told The New York Times that Ben tried to convince the star to fire him. He believed Benny couldn’t keep private information to himself and was leaking things to the press. Sources also added Ben supposedly tried to convince Jen to leave her business management firm and use his instead as she was being overcharged. Was it Ben being caring, or him trying to control every situation?

The National Enquirer accused Ben of cheating just before their wedding

Okay, the National Enquirer hasn’t always been praised as having its finger on the real pulse of Hollywood, but that didn’t stop the publication from accusing Ben Affleck of the unthinkable throughout his relationship with J-Lo. They claim the actor was spotted with Tara Reid and Christian Slater at an adult’s only entertainment bar.

The National Enquirer accused Ben of cheating just before their wedding

Here, it’s suggested that Ben got a little too close with some of the entertainers. Of course, Ben and another dancer immediately denied the allegations and said it was nothing other than gossip. However, another dancer told Radar Online that she still stands by her story that something more did happen on the night in question. No one knows what really took place within the club.

Jennifer Lopez was pretty shady about Salma Hayek in a now-famous interview

We get the feeling that Jennifer Lopez isn’t one to hold back when it comes to sharing her true feelings about something. In fact, the star was spilling tea before spilling tea was even a thing. One of her most famous roles of all time came when she starred in the biographical movie ‘Selena.’ It was a huge success.

Jennifer Lopez was pretty shady about Salma Hayek in a now-famous interview

So we guess she’d be pretty unhappy if someone tried to suggest another actress could have played the part? That’s what happened in 1998 when J-Lo spoke to Movieline as they asked if it was true that Salma Hayek had been offered the lead first. Jen replied it was an “outright lie” and accused Salma of making statements just to “get herself publicity.”

Salma Hayek isn’t the only one to be in J-Lo’s firing line

Some of us know how to make friends, while others prefer to wear their heart on their sleeve – even if it ruffles a few feathers. J-Lo is one of the latter. Throughout the years, it seems she’s taken on just about everyone who’s stepped in the spotlight. When talking about Cameron Diaz, Jen said she was “a lucky model” who’s wasted many of her opportunities.

Salma Hayek isn't the only one to be in J-Lo's firing line

Winona Ryder? She might get Oscar nominations, but Jen doesn’t know anyone who loves the actress. Then there’s Gwyneth Paltrow. Apparently, J-Lo doesn’t “remember anything she was in.” As if that wasn’t savage enough, she’s even called Madonna a bad actress. While we know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, we’re not sure it’s the best move to make friends.

“I don’t know her” went on to become a meme for generations to come

Is there anything better than a diva feud? That’s what we thought. Even though J-Lo has spawned plenty of rivalries, there’s one that stands out above the rest, and it’s all thanks to one woman in particular: Mariah Carey. At the start of the 2000s, MiMi was giving an interview with a German-language news show.

The interviewer asked Mariah all about several famous faces, and it seemed she had nothing but nice things to say about her fellow stars. That was until she was asked about J-Lo. Mariah’s response? “I don’t know her.” Not only did it cut pretty deep, but the fiendish grin MiMi sported led many people to think there was more to the story than met the eye.

J-Lo constantly confused people with her response to MiMi

It’s one thing to have one of the biggest names in pop music say they have no idea who you are; it’s another not to know if you have met her before or not. In 2014, J-Lo told ‘Watch What Happens Live’ that she had read some of the potentially hurtful things MiMi had to say about her career. Jen? She took it a little too literally as she admitted, “we have never met.”

J-Lo constantly confused people with her response to MiMi

However, that story changed a couple of years later when she appeared on ‘The Wendy Williams Show.’ Here, J-Lo said she had actually met Mariah “many times.” So which is it? MiMi seems to stand by her original statement as she later asked, “I don’t know her. What am I supposed to say?”

A gossip columnist claims to know the real reason Mariah and J-Lo started feuding

It always seemed to many that there was more to the story than two divas randomly going at each other through the media. It appears our hunch could have been right. At least, that’s if one gossip columnist is to be believed. Roger Friedman believes that it all stems from the early 2000s when the two divas accidentally went toe to toe.

A gossip columnist claims to know the real reason Mariah and J-Lo started feuding

MiMi had just released her album ‘Glitter’ for the movie of the same name – both of which were met with negative reviews. However, it seems J-Lo could have potentially been inspired by the singles’ Loverboy’ and ‘If We.’ Roger claims that if you listen closely, you can hear both sampled on the album version and remix of J-Lo’s song ‘I’m Real.’

It’s rumored no one is allowed to talk directly to Jennifer Lopez

Perhaps you know exactly what you would say if you got the chance to meet J-Lo in real life? You might want to rethink if it would have the same effect if you told it to her assistant. That’s because it’s rumored you can only talk to the star through her people, and no one should even make eye contact with Jen herself.

It's rumored no one is allowed to talk directly to Jennifer Lopez

A source close to the celeb told Star that she will only talk “through her assistants.” As if that wasn’t bad enough already, a flight attendant also told Star about the time J-Lo flew on one of their planes. They claim the star gave her order to her assistant right in front of the flight attendant and completely ignored their presence.

A maid claims she was fired thanks to J-Lo’s complaints

While getting ignored on a flight might be bad, it seems that’s nothing compared to the time J-Lo allegedly got a maid fired from her job, all because she didn’t want to be disturbed. Pray Dodaj told Us Weekly that she was working at a hotel in Germany as a cleaner when she learned J-Lo was booked to stay in one of the rooms.

A maid claims she was fired thanks to J-Lo's complaints

She has apparently always been a huge fan and wanted to know if she could get an autograph. Sadly, Pray was turned away from the door before she could even get close to J-Lo. To make matters worse, Pray claims the star rang her head office and complained that she was harassed, resulting in the cleaner losing her job over the phone.

J-Lo’s fragrance line is worth billions of dollars – and keeps growing

Let’s face it; several celebrities have created entire brands for themselves as a way to bring in even more money. While some get involved with various companies or clothing brands, Jennifer Lopez has always had her eyes set on the world of fragrances. Believe it or not, but the star now has several dozen perfumes to her name.

Women’s Wear Daily estimated the release of Promise might have boosted Lopez’s profits by up to 30%. That’s quite the added bonus considering her perfume line is already estimated to be worth $2 billion. It seems that even if she stops making music and acting, J-Lo has enough to live on for a lifetime in fragrance sales alone.

She could have performed for one of the most questioned leaders in the world

Several stars have landed themselves in hot water thanks to who they hang out with, and it seems Jennifer Lopez is no exception. In 2013, The Guardian reported J-Lo was the headline act at a show for the president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. There were just a few problems with her choice of audience.

She could have performed for one of the most questioned leaders in the world

It turns out Gurbanguly has been accused of being one of the most oppressive and isolating leaders of our time. That didn’t seem to matter to J-Lo as she put on an impressive show for the president before changing her outfit and singing a special version of happy birthday. J-Lo later released a statement that said she had no idea about Gurbanguly’s leading style, and the performance had been “vetted by her representatives.”

Jose Canseco accused Alex Rodriguez of cheating shortly after their engagement

J-Lo is no stranger to men popping the question, with Alex Rodriguez’s proposal in March 2018 being the star’s fifth engagement. Unfortunately, while many people took to social media to congratulate the pair, there was one who wasn’t quite so pleased about the news. Baseball star Jose Canseco used the chance to claim that A-Rod was cheating.

Jose Canseco accused Alex Rodriguez of cheating shortly after their engagement

In a tweet, Jose claimed Alex had an affair with his ex-wife, Jessica. Most people ignored the message. In fact, some went as far as to accuse Jose of trying to claw back some fame he’d lost in recent years. Alex and Jessica never retaliated to the accusations, but it was enough to make some people question Rodriguez’s faithfulness.

Rumors claimed Alex Rodriguez was pretty inappropriate with a Playboy model

It seems that baseball players weren’t the only ones who accused Alex Rodriguez of playing away from home during his relationship with Jennifer Lopez. It was rumored that A-Rod got a little bit out of control with Playboy model Zoe Gregory. The report claimed that Alex messaged the model about her friends, and that wasn’t all.

Rumors claim Alex Rodriguez was pretty inappropriate with a Playboy model

Supposedly, Alex asked if they would be willing to join them together in the bedroom. Zoe claimed that A-Rod sounded like nothing more than a “needy” guy looking for some fun and that the way he went about messaging her gave her red flags. According to the rumors, the messages ended after Rodriguez sent Gregory intimate photos of himself.

Reports claim Alex was unfaithful to his first wife with Madonna

It seems rumors of being unfaithful were nothing new to Alex as they’d plagued his relationships from the very beginning. Before he was engaged to Jennifer Lopez, he was married to Cynthia Scurtis. However, things didn’t work out, and the couple ended up filing for divorce in 2008. The reason? “Other marital misconduct” and rumors that Alex had been unfaithful.

Some reports claim Alex was unfaithful to his first wife with Madonna

The courts even went as far as to claim that Rodriguez had “emotionally abandoned his wife and children” before the split. Although it looked like nothing more than someone being unfaithful, things started unraveling when claims emerged that Alex had allegedly cheated with pop royalty Madonna. It was a significant allegation to make – and one that needed proof.

Some people believe Madonna could have tried to cover it up

Of course, if either Madonna or Alex had confirmed they had been romantic during his marriage, it would be hard to deny that something had taken place. However, nothing of the sort ever happened. In fact, it wasn’t long before both of them denied doing anything together, but could that have just been a cover-up?

People believe Madonna could have tried to cover it up

That’s certainly what some people seem to believe. At the time, Madonna was married to Guy Ritchie, which meant she had plenty to protect. Some claim she wanted to clear her name in the hopes of saving her own marriage. Others, though, think someone was trying to find anyone who could be connected to A-Rod to make the rumors stick.

J-Lo and A-Rod met in 2005 when they were both still married

Although J-Lo and A-Rod didn’t get engaged until 2018, it seems they’d known one another for a long time. In fact, they first crossed paths back in 2005 when J-Lo attended one of his games. The star didn’t remain in the stands the whole time and actually met with the team, going on to shake Rodriguez’s hand on the field.

J-Lo and A-Rod met in 2005 and were both married at the time

Jennifer later admitted that in that moment, there was a spark that lasted for a few seconds as their eyes met for the first time. She told Sports Illustrated that she was “stuck” gazing at Alex, even though she was still married to Marc Anthony. Although she thought there was a connection, nothing romantic allegedly took place until much later.

Some reports claim J-Lo made a boyfriend list for Alex Rodriguez

Believe it or not, but there are claims that dating Jennifer Lopez might not be as easy as it seems. That’s because rumors state she has a special boyfriend list that Alex Rodriguez had to stick to if he wanted to remain by her side. How many relationships actually come with a written list of rules like that?

Some reports claim J-Lo made a boyfriend list for Alex

So, how did Rodriguez feel about this apparent set of demands from his partner? According to insiders, A-Rod was allegedly terrified of Lopez because of the list. Some of her supposed rules included knowing where to stand on the red carpet, not having any female friends younger than 40 years old, and spending a certain amount of time together.

Jenny refused to return to the block for a commercial

It’s probably no surprise that Jennifer Lopez has been asked to appear in a handful of commercials throughout her career. However, the surprising thing might be that she allegedly refused to return to The Bronx – aka the place that made her Jenny from the block. The 2011 commercial wanted to take J-Lo back to her roots.

Jenny refused to return to the block for a commercial

It’s reported Fiat wanted her to drive through The Bronx in one of their new cars, but J-Lo had other ideas. Some claim that she downright refused to go back to that part of her life and ordered a stand-in was used in her place. This allegedly annoyed Fiat as they couldn’t get the shots they had initially agreed with the star when she signed up for the gig.

Former employees claim that Jennifer Lopez likes to pinch the pennies

There have been plenty of stories about J-Lo’s staff going above and beyond to ensure she is kept happy at all times. Some allegedly even stand in to talk for her when she doesn’t want to speak with those she supposedly deems below her. So, surely they must take home a hefty paycheck for all their work? Apparently not.

Some staff claim that Jennifer Lopez likes to pinch the pennies

According to some of Jennifer’s former staff members, she’s known for being tight with her finances. Allegedly, she pays the bare minimum to those lucky enough to work for her, a move that has supposedly prompted plenty of employees to abandon their jobs. It seems the pressure of working for J-Lo is too much on such a tight salary.

Working for Lopez as a nanny was apparently not that pleasant

Something else that’s emerged recently about Lopez is her alleged past behavior with nannies. Apparently, when her kids were younger, she was willing to pay someone $2,250 a week to care for them. However, they were reportedly expected to “work 16-hour days, seven days a week” caring for both of the children. The people she hired weren’t impressed.

Working for Lopez as a nanny was apparently not that pleasant

The first nanny only lasted a week, while the second couldn’t handle the workload after so long. Despite being excellent at her job, she struggled to cope without adequate breaks. So, the nanny soon left, leaving the singer struggling to find a replacement. It was only years later J-Lo realized she needed to spend more time with the kids herself.

Lopez’s driver once tried to sue her for $2.8 million

One person who reportedly did fare well financially in Lopez’s employment was her chauffeur Hakob Manoukian. At least, that was until he met her agent, Benny Medina, and things took a turn. The $200,000 he was supposed to get paid was reportedly slashed, with allegations that Medina belittled Manoukian at every opportunity. This resulted in a lawsuit.

Lopez's driver once tried to sue her for $2.8 million

Hakob apparently demanded $2.8 million from J-Lo with the threat that he would release personal information about her if he didn’t receive it. She countersued for $20 million, denying that he wasn’t paid his salary and stating that he had signed a confidentiality agreement. The case was ultimately dismissed by the court with no obvious conclusion for either party.

Jennifer Lopez supposedly has some high demands for her hotel rooms

Several celebrities are used to traveling all over the world. Jennifer Lopez is no different. Whether it’s working on her latest on-screen project or touring the world with her music, there are plenty of times she has to get used to living out of a suitcase and dining on room service. Of course, this is often from the comfort of a penthouse suite.

Jennifer Lopez supposedly has some high demands for her hotel rooms

Amazingly, sources claim that Jen has some pretty high demands when it comes to her room. A hotel worker from London’s Dorchester Hotel stated J-Lo had a list of things she needed for her stay back in 2007. Some of the items on the list included plain M and Ms, baked cookies, her favorite candle brand, and roses sprinkled on the bedsheets.

J-Lo and A-Rod parted ways several months after their relationship hit the rocks

After getting engaged, J-Lo’s fans were eager to see the star tie the knot for the fourth time. However, months passed, and no marriage came to fruition. The global pandemic was allegedly responsible for the delay, with the couple putting off their plans until it was safe to have a big wedding. Unfortunately, before things could truly return to normal, disaster struck.

In early 2021, it emerged that the pair were on shaky ground, although they were trying to work through their issues and stay together. However, despite whatever efforts they made behind closed doors, it simply wasn’t enough. Several months later, they revealed to ‘The Today Show’ that the engagement was over. Marriage number four was officially off the table.

Their split appeared amicable, but this may not have been the case

In their statement about the split, the couple claimed that they were “better as friends” and hoped to remain in one another’s lives. They also said they’d continue to support each other with their shared ventures. The statement ended off by saying that they didn’t intend to elaborate on the separation further, out of respect for their children.

Their split appeared amicable, but this may not have been the case

On the surface, the breakup certainly seems incredibly amicable. However, appearances are everything when you’re a celebrity, meaning what they present to the world may not necessarily be the whole truth. That’s especially the case when you consider some of the allegations that were thrown their way during the relationship. Rodriguez, in particular, seemed to be at the center of most of them.

Rodriguez was accused of cheating with a reality TV star

A-Rod was accused of cheating multiple times during his relationship with Lopez. As well as the claims that emerged after the engagement, there was also a more recent incident involving Madison LeCroy. The star of the reality series ‘Southern Charm’ brought attention to Rodriguez in January 2021 following the explosive season seven reunion of the show.

Rodriguez was accused of cheating with a reality TV star

In the episode, she was accused of having an affair with a Major League Baseball star. The name of the athlete was bleeped out, but people were quick to assume A-Rod was the man in question. LeCroy later confirmed that he was the guy she allegedly cheated with, although the story presented in the episode apparently wasn’t the whole truth.

LeCroy states that she and A-Rod never physically cheated on J-Lo

According to LeCroy, she and Rodriguez messaged each other via DMs and spoke on the phone. However, despite what was put forward on ‘Southern Charm,’ she never flew to Miami to be intimate with the man. In fact, she claims that the two of them have never properly met. As she put it, A-Rod “never physically cheated” on J-Lo with her.

LeCroy states that she and A-Rod never physically cheated on J-Lo

Her choice of words was interesting, given they seem to imply that Rodriguez was unfaithful in some way; it simply wasn’t physical. However, LeCroy has also stated that the messages they shared were “innocent” and that the two of them never talked consistently. Without seeing what they said to one another, though, it’s hard to take Madison at her word.

Ben Affleck may have sent flirtatious emails before J-Lo ended her engagement

Trust is an essential part of any relationship, especially when you’re J-Lo. According to People magazine, this was the main reason why she and A-Rod called it quits. After everything that had emerged about her partner – truthful or not – she couldn’t fully trust him anymore. She seemingly cut him loose before he fully broke her heart.

Lopez allegedly couldn’t trust Rodriguez anymore, hence why they split

Of course, that might not have been the only reason for the split. According to TMZ, Ben Affleck had started sending flirtatious emails her way in February 2021. As her engagement was on the rocks at the time, this may have prompted her to jump ship. She certainly found solace in Affleck’s arms after Rodriguez was out of the picture.

J-Lo finally married Ben Affleck in two different ceremonies in 2022

The reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is perhaps one of the worst-kept secrets of recent years. Talk of them getting back together was everywhere for months, with paparazzi snaps seemingly proving they were giving their love another go. Eventually, the pair confirmed their relationship, soon getting engaged and finally tying the knot all these years later.

J-Lo finally married Ben Affleck in two different ceremonies in 2022

Interestingly, the couple opted for two wedding ceremonies in July and August 2022, the latter being a three-day event at Affleck’s house in Georgia. Ralph Lauren reportedly designed Lopez’s dress, which featured a 20-foot veil. Meanwhile, the kids played a pivotal role in the ceremony, with J-Lo walking down the aisle to ‘The Things We’ve Handed Down’ by Marc Cohn.

Reuniting with Affleck inspired J-Lo to write honest music again

It’s been almost a decade since J-Lo last released a studio album. However, that will change in July 2023 when the star releases ‘This Is Me… Now.’ It’s a sequel to her 2002 album ‘This Is Me… Then,’ which was described by The Age as a “declaration of love” for Ben Affleck. It even had a song titled ‘Dear Ben.’

Reuniting with Affleck inspired J-Lo to write honest music again

It seems it’s no coincidence that the sequel to the album is coming out now that Lopez and Affleck have reunited. According to the singer, being back with the actor actually inspired her to start writing honest music again in a way she hasn’t done since the first release. It will reportedly include a track called ‘Dear Ben Pt. II.’

J-Lo finally married Ben Affleck in two different ceremonies in 2022

The reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is perhaps one of the worst-kept secrets of recent years. Talk of them getting back together was everywhere for months, with paparazzi snaps seemingly proving they were giving their love another go. Eventually, the pair confirmed their relationship, soon getting engaged and finally tying the knot all these years later.

Interestingly, the couple opted for two wedding ceremonies in July and August 2022, the latter being a three-day event at Affleck’s house in Georgia. Ralph Lauren reportedly designed Lopez’s dress, which featured a 20-foot veil. Meanwhile, the kids played a pivotal role in the ceremony, with J-Lo walking down the aisle to ‘The Things We’ve Handed Down’ by Marc Cohn.

Reuniting with Affleck inspired J-Lo to write honest music again

It’s been almost a decade since J-Lo last released a studio album. However, that will change in July 2023 when the star releases ‘This Is Me… Now.’ It’s a sequel to her 2002 album ‘This Is Me… Then,’ which was described by The Age as a “declaration of love” for Ben Affleck. It even had a song titled ‘Dear Ben.’

Reuniting with Affleck inspired J-Lo to write honest music again

It seems it’s no coincidence that the sequel to the album is coming out now that Lopez and Affleck have reunited. According to the singer, being back with the actor actually inspired her to start writing honest music again in a way she hasn’t done since the first release. It will reportedly include a track called ‘Dear Ben Pt. II.’

Lopez reportedly isn’t a fan of Ben Affleck’s generous tipping

While being back with Ben has reportedly done J-Lo plenty of good, it seems there are some things that may never change. According to a Tik Tok trend, J-Lo isn’t a very good tipper, which matches the claims she doesn’t pay her staff very much. Unfortunately, the problem allegedly isn’t just that she doesn’t give people that much money.