JLo’s Ex Became Dad Following Proposal to New Partner a Month after Singer Got Engaged to Ben Affleck Again
- When Jennifer Lopez met Marc Anthony, he told her she would be his wife one day.
- The period before that occurred, she got engaged to Ben Affleck, but they split. Lopez then married Anthony, but they divorced.
- She reunited with Affleck, who proposed again. Anthony did the same a month later.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony perform onstage during the 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 17, 2016. | Source: Getty Images
Actress Jennifer Lopez first crossed paths with musician Marc Anthony backstage when he performed on Broadway in “The Capeman.” The MTV Generation Award winner once revealed that the salsa artist predicted that they would walk down the aisle one day.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony pictured at the Jennifer Lopez Gets Loud for Hillary Clinton at GOTV Concert in Miami, Florida on October 29, 2016. | Source: Getty Image
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck during “Maid in Manhattan” premiere at The Rainbow Room in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
However, that did not last for long because they postponed their engagement just days before they were supposed to wed and released a statement explaining their decision. The pair cited excessive media attention on their wedding.
They added, “When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry.” After halting their wedding, Affleck and Lopez went their separate ways in January 2004.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck during the “Daredevil” premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Months later, following their split, Anthony’s prediction came to be. He and Lopez dated for less than six months before exchanging vows in June 2004. The duo wed in a surprise casual wedding ceremony at Lopez’s Beverly Hills home.
The “Let’s Get Loud” singer told friends and family that she was throwing an afternoon party, only for them to see her walk across the backyard with a white umbrella as guests cheered and clapped. The couple later welcomed twins Emme Maribel and Maximilian David in 2008.
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez during the Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony pictured in Paris on December 8, 2004 | Source: Getty
