Jennifer Lopez: A timeline of love, fame, and media scrutiny

Jennifer Lopez, known worldwide as J.Lo, is one of the most popular singers and actresses. Her private life has constantly stirred great emotions, and the relationships she has been involved in have been widely commented on in the media. Do you remember them all?

Jennifer Lopez is rightly considered one of the most popular stars in the world. The 54-year-old has sold over 80 million records, scored multiple significant hits, and taken on iconic roles in productions such as "Maid in Manhattan," "Enough," and "Hustlers." Recently, however, J.Lo's lucky streak has been somewhat shaken. The artist's latest album and accompanying film were commercial flops. On top of that, according to international tabloids, dark clouds are gathering over Jennifer and Ben Affleck's marriage, and the vision of a divorce is becoming more and more realistic. Every day brings new revelations about the reasons behind the star couple's love crisis.

Although headlines about supposed troubles in paradise for Jen and Ben heat tabloid websites, the reports do not surprise the public. This is because the American star's love life can be compared to an emotional rollercoaster that derails on average once every few years. Lopez has had four marriages, three (so far) divorces, and several particularly tumultuous affairs. It is worth mentioning that each singer's romantic adventures played out under the media spotlight and were closely followed by the press.

Let's recall who Jennifer Lopez has dated so far and why her highly publicized relationships have ended even more publicly.

Jennifer Lopez married for the first time in 1997 with Ojani Noà, a Cuban waiter whom she met during one of her visits to Miami. After a short, intense romance, the couple decided to get married. Unfortunately, their relationship did not last long, and after just one year, Lopez and Noà agreed to divorce.

The separation from Noà was not free from scandals. After the divorce, Ojani tried to sell information about their relationship to the media and also threatened to release intimate recordings. This deepened the drama associated with their breakup and became one of the first serious challenges in J.Lo's life.

Jennifer Lopez and Sean Combs, J.Lo and P. Diddy first met in 1999. Their relationship started when they worked together on music and quickly became a passionate romance. During that period, Jennifer Lopez became one of the most influential figures in the music and film industry, while Sean Combs was already a rap legend and producer.

The relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Sean Combs was one of the most media-covered romances of the 2000s. The couple attended numerous galas and events, often appearing on the front pages of newspapers. Their love, although full of passion, was not without its difficulties. In December 1999, both were arrested after a nightclub shooting in New York City, which became one of the biggest scandals of that year.

After ending her tumultuous romance with actor and rapper Sean Combs, Jennifer Lopez got involved with dancer and choreographer Cris Judd. Their marriage, which occurred in 2001, seemed calmer and more stable. The couple met on the music video set for one of Lopez's songs.

Unfortunately, despite the initial harmony, Jennifer and Cris's marriage ended in divorce in 2003. As is often the case in show business, the intense lifestyle and numerous professional commitments proved challenging to reconcile with family life.

After ending her short-lived marriage with Cris Judd, Jennifer Lopez met her next great love – the Latin singer Marc Anthony. The couple met in the early 1980s, but their romance blossomed only in the 2000s when both were already well-known on the global entertainment scene.

Their relationship was considered exceptionally stable, and their marriage, which took place in 2004, attracted media attention worldwide. In 2008, the couple welcomed twins – a daughter, Emme, and a son, Maximilian. It seemed their love was unwavering for many years, but after seven years of marriage, Lopez and Anthony decided to part ways.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez started dating in 2017. The couple quickly earned the title of one of the hottest show business. Shared photos and romantic outings were a daily occurrence, and their love blossomed in front of millions. Soon after, their relationship began to interest the media worldwide.

In March 2019, during a romantic beach getaway, Alex Rodriguez proposed to Jennifer Lopez. An engagement ring with an emerald-cut diamond, estimated to be worth several million dollars, appeared on the artist's finger. Jennifer Lopez happily accepted the proposal, and the couple began planning their lavish wedding, which was to take place in Italy.

The first mentions of troubles in Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's relationship appeared in the media in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic hindered their wedding plans. The Italian celebrations had to be cancelled, causing disappointment for the couple. In an interview, Lopez mentioned that she was sad about suspending wedding preparations.

Despite the difficulties related to the pandemic, the lovers tried to assure their fans publicly of the durability of their relationship. They posted shared photos and videos on their social media profiles, showing they were inseparable. However, rumours circulated about a crisis and alleged infidelities on Rodriguez's part.

In 2021, after a few years since her divorce from Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez returned to her former love, actor Ben Affleck. Their relationship from the early 21st century was widely commented on in the media, and getting back together after two decades was a huge surprise for both fans and the media.

In July 2022, Lopez and Affleck married in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas, and their remarriage became one of the most frequently discussed topics in showbiz. The couple seems to enjoy the new chance for a life together, although their relationship, like any other, has its ups and downs, which are widely reported by the media.