After seven years of what appeared to the public as a blissful marriage Hollywood entertainers Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have announced their separation.
The news was made in a joint press statement revealed by People Magazine. ’We have decided to end our marriage, This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters‘, the couple expressed in the statement. ‘It is a painful time for all involved,” the statement continued, “and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time‘, the statement continued.
Lopez and Marc who have a set of twins Max and Emme surprised the world with their marriage back in 2004 at Lopez’s Beverly Hills home. The wedding came as a surprise as even family and guests who were invited thought it was a summer party they were to attend. Their marriage came after Lopez had ended her highly publicized relationship with Hollywood hunk Ben Affleck.
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Prior to their marriage in 2004, Lopez and Anthony had dated in the 90s.
Anthony has a first wife Torres who bore sons Cristin, 10, and Ryan, 7.
Lopez dated Bad Boy Records C.E.O Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and later on Hollywood actor Ben Affleck before marrying Anthony in 2004.
Lopez also dated her former backup dancer Cris Judd, to whom she was married from 2001 to 2003.