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Jennifer Lopez has once again found her personal life in the limelight with her recent filing for divorce. At 55, this marks the end of another high-profile marriage for the entertainer who has contributed to both film and music.
Known for her roles in films such as Maid in Manhattan and Selena, Lopez has also been active in the music scene with tracks like On the Floor and Jenny from the Block. Her multiple marriages and engagements have drawn considerable media attention and public interest throughout her career, and this article aims to explore the timeline of her romantic attachments.
The timeline of Jennifer Lopez’s dating life
Ojani Noa (1997-1998)
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Jennifer Lopez's first marriage was to Cuban server and aspiring actor Ojani Noa. They married in February 1997 only to part ways by January 1998. The brief union lasted barely a year and marked the start of Lopez's many public relationships. Despite the short duration, Noa and Lopez's split was amicable, with Noa later expressing lingering affection towards Lopez reminiscing about their time together in interviews years after their divorce.
Sean "Diddy" Combs (1999-2001)
In 1999, Lopez began a relationship with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. The couple met during the production of a music video and dated until their breakup in 2001. Their relationship endured the pressures of public scrutiny and a nightclub shooting incident in 1999, which brought major media attention. Although they parted ways, Lopez has described the relationship as one of her most challenging because of infidelity issues.
Cris Judd (2001-2003)
Lopez married her former backup dancer Cris Judd in September 2001. Their romance sparked on the set of her music video for Love Don't Cost a Thing. But the marriage was short-lived as they filed for divorce in June 2002, which was finalized in 2003.
Ben Affleck (2002-2004, 2021-2024)
Jennifer Lopez's relationship with actor Ben Affleck famously dubbed "Bennifer" began in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli. The couple's engagement in November 2002 ended with their split in January 2004 because of intense media pressure. Nearly two decades later, they rekindled their romance in 2021, marrying in July 2022. However, after approximately two years of marriage, Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, citing challenges that could not be reconciled.
Marc Anthony (2004-2014)
In June 2004 Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in a private ceremony which was just months after her split from Affleck. They welcomed twins in February 2008 but announced their separation in July 2011. Their divorce was finalized in June 2014. Despite their breakup, Lopez and Anthony have maintained a strong co-parenting relationship.
Casper Smart (2011-2016)
Following her split from Marc Anthony, Lopez dated her backup dancer Casper Smart from November 2011 until their final breakup in August 2016. Their on-and-off relationship was seen by public appearances and professional collaborations. Despite their split, both have expressed respect and admiration for each other in subsequent interviews.
Drake (2016-2017)
In December 2016, Lopez and rapper Drake sparked dating rumors after he attended her Las Vegas show. They were briefly involved with their relationship featuring in the media and Drake's music. But by February 2017, the relationship had allegedly cooled, which was attributed to their busy schedules and the public nature of their short-lived romance.
Alex Rodriguez (2017-2021)
Jennifer Lopez and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez began dating in February 2017, announcing their engagement in March 2019. Despite plans for marriage, the relationship ended in April 2021. They stated they were better off as friends and would continue supporting each other in shared business ventures and projects.
Jennifer Lopez's last movie is The Mother, which came out on Netflix in May 2023. She stars as an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her daughter.
