As Jennifer Lopez enters 2026 embracing single life and focusing on her career and family, the superstar’s romantic history remains one of Hollywood’s most talked-about sagas. After recently finalizing her divorce from actor Ben Affleck in early 2025, Lopez, 56, says she’s not actively dating and is grounded in self-love and independence.
Here’s a comprehensive look at J.Lo’s most significant relationships and marriages — from her earliest loves to blockbuster Hollywood engagements and high-profile breakups:
1. Ojani Noa (1997–1998) — First Husband
Jennifer’s first marriage came early in her career. She wed Cuban waiter Ojani Noa in 1997, but the union lasted just about a year before they separated. Their brief marriage ended quietly, though Noa resurfaced years later in the tabloids.
2. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs (1999–2001) — High-Profile Music Romance
In the late 1990s, J.Lo dated music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Their relationship was glamorous and closely followed by the media, marking one of her earliest celebrity power couples.
3. Cris Judd (2001–2002) — Second Husband
Lopez met dancer Cris Judd on the set of a music video and married him in 2001. The marriage was short-lived, ending a year later as they divorced in 2002.
4. Ben Affleck (2002–2004 & 2021–2025) — “Bennifer” Era
One of her most iconic relationships, Lopez and Ben Affleck first became a sensation as Bennifer in the early 2000s, getting engaged before calling off their original wedding.
After years apart — and other relationships — they rekindled their romance in 2021, wed in 2022, and finally divorced in 2025. Their love story remains one of Hollywood’s biggest emotional roller-coasters.
5. Marc Anthony (2004–2014) — Father of Her Twins
Lopez married Marc Anthony in 2004, and this remained her longest marriage. The couple welcomed twins Max and Emme in 2008 and separated in 2011, with their divorce finalizing in 2014. Despite the end of their marriage, they’ve maintained a strong co-parenting relationship.
6. Casper Smart (2011–2016) — On-Again, Off-Again
Following her split from Anthony, Lopez dated dancer Casper Smart, who worked on her tour. Their relationship was intermittent before it ended in 2016 amid reports of infidelity.
7. Drake (2016–2017) — Rumored Short-Lived Relationship
J.Lo’s brief connection with rapper Drake sparked headlines, but both confirmed it was never a serious, long-term romance.
8. Alex Rodriguez (2017–2021) — Engaged Power Couple
From 2017, Lopez dated baseball star Alex Rodriguez (“J-Rod”), becoming engaged in 2019. After multiple postponed wedding plans, they split in 2021. Controversy swirled around their breakup, with Rodriguez later denying rumors of inappropriate messaging during their engagement.
As of 2026, Lopez remains single post-divorce from Affleck, focusing on her Las Vegas residency and family while leaving the door open for love on her terms.
