Despite Having It All, Jennifer Lopez Has Experienced Four Failed Marriages
Despite her dazzling career, J.Lo’s love life has been fraught with challenges. Before marrying Ben Affleck, Jennifer had gone through three previous marriages with Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, and Marc Anthony. Despite multiple marriages, the singer only has two children—twins Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximilian David Muniz, born in 2008.
Jennifer’s First Marriage: Ojani Noa
Jennifer’s first marriage was to producer Ojani Noa in 1997, when he was still working as a waiter at a restaurant in Miami. However, the marriage lasted only 11 months before the couple decided to part ways. After the divorce, Jennifer hired Ojani to manage her restaurant in Los Angeles, but the arrangement didn’t last long as she fired him six months later for breaching his contract. In 2006, Jennifer sued Ojani when he released a book about their marriage, which included some harsh criticisms of her.
Second Marriage: Cris Judd
Jennifer’s second marriage was to dancer and choreographer Cris Judd, whom she met while filming the music video for “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” in 2001. However, this marriage also ended quickly, with the couple divorcing just nine months later. Despite the brief romance, Jennifer has expressed that she still holds positive feelings for Cris, calling him one of the best people she has ever known.
Third Marriage: Marc Anthony
Her marriage to Marc Anthony lasted longer. The two tied the knot in 2004 and welcomed twins Max and Emme in 2008. However, in 2011, they officially split, and their divorce was finalized in 2014. Jennifer has spoken about the difficulties she faced in forgiving Marc after their marriage fell apart.
Fourth Marriage: Ben Affleck
Finally, in her marriage to Ben Affleck, Jennifer and Ben experienced their own share of ups and downs. They first got engaged in 2002 but broke up just two years later. In 2021, the couple rekindled their romance and had a lavish wedding. However, just two years later, Jennifer filed for divorce, citing lifestyle differences as the main reason.
Ben Affleck disliked the constant media attention, while Jennifer thrived in the spotlight and enjoyed being in the public eye. This growing tension eventually led to the end of their relationship.
