Top Men Jennifer Lopez Has Dated

Jennifer Lopez has been open about love throughout her career, and many of her relationships unfolded alongside major moments in music and film. From early marriages to high profile engagements and reunions, her timeline includes partners from the worlds of acting, music, dance, and sports.

This overview follows the key relationships that have been publicly acknowledged across the years. Each entry notes how they met, when things began and ended, and the projects or life events that crossed paths with the relationship.

Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck met while filming the movie ‘Gigli’ in the early 2000s and became engaged in November 2002. They postponed a planned wedding in September 2003 and announced their split in January 2004. They reconnected in 2021 and married in July 2022 in Las Vegas, followed by a larger ceremony in Georgia in August of the same year.

They appeared together in the film ‘Jersey Girl’ and he was featured in the 2002 music video for Jenny from the Block. Their relationship often intersected with red carpet premieres, music releases, and family milestones that played out in public view.

Alex Rodriguez

Jennifer Lopez began dating former MLB star Alex Rodriguez in 2017. They announced their engagement in March 2019 during a trip to the Bahamas and later confirmed in April 2021 that they had ended the engagement.

During their time together they appeared at award shows and charitable events and supported each other’s business ventures. Their families spent time together regularly, with her twins and his two daughters often present at outings and holidays.

Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in June 2004 in Los Angeles. They welcomed twins in February 2008 and announced their separation in 2011, finalizing their divorce in 2014.

They collaborated on the feature film ‘El Cantante’ and performed together on stage and television specials. Their work also included producing and casting projects that showcased Latin music and dance during their marriage.

Sean Combs

Jennifer Lopez and Sean Combs began dating in 1999 and were a couple into early 2001. They attended the 2000 Grammy Awards together, where she wore the green Versace dress that became a widely discussed fashion moment.

Their relationship coincided with major milestones in her debut album era and his work as a producer and performer. Public appearances at music events and premieres placed them at the center of pop culture coverage at the turn of the millennium.

Cris Judd

Jennifer Lopez met dancer and choreographer Cris Judd while filming the music video for Love Don’t Cost a Thing in 2000. They married in September 2001 and separated in 2002, with the divorce finalized in 2003.

Judd worked on choreography around her performances and videos during that period. Their schedules involved rehearsals, video shoots, and live appearances that aligned with her releases and tours in the early 2000s.

Ojani Noa

Jennifer Lopez married Ojani Noa in February 1997. The marriage lasted about a year and they divorced in 1998.

They were together as her film and music career accelerated from supporting roles to lead performances. After the split they moved on professionally, with her focusing on album and movie projects that followed soon after.

Wesley Snipes

Jennifer Lopez and Wesley Snipes were linked after co starring in the film ‘Money Train’ in the mid 1990s. Their relationship was brief and followed the release and promotion of that project.

They met on set and appeared together for press tied to the movie’s rollout. The connection came at a time when she was transitioning from supporting roles to more prominent parts in films.

Casper Smart

Jennifer Lopez began dating dancer and choreographer Casper Smart in 2011. Their relationship continued on and off for several years and they ultimately parted ways in 2016.

Smart worked behind the scenes on choreography for her performances and toured with her during concert runs. Their professional overlap included stage direction, rehearsals, and televised appearances connected to her live shows.

Drake

Jennifer Lopez and Drake spent time together in late 2016 and early 2017. They appeared in photos on social media and attended industry events during that period.

Reports at the time noted studio sessions and concert visits that suggested a creative connection alongside the romance. The relationship cooled the following year as both artists returned to separate projects and tours.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Jennifer Lopez and dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy were linked in 2014 after meeting through mutual friends in the dance community. The connection was short lived and came soon after one of her breakups.

Their paths crossed at events and performances related to ballroom and pop choreography. The timing placed them in overlapping circles of dancers and television personalities tied to competitive dance shows.

David Fumero

Before her major film and music breakthroughs, Jennifer Lopez briefly dated actor David Fumero in the 1990s. Their relationship took place around the time she was building credits in television and film.

Fumero later became known for work on daytime television while she moved into leading roles on the big screen. The romance belonged to an early chapter that preceded her first album and large scale tours.

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