16 Facts We Didn't Know About Jennifer Lopez
Everyone has secrets but for celebrities it's harder to keep those things quiet. Jennifer Lopez has been an open book with her love life and family, but there are things that she would rather not talk about or better yet she doesn't want you to know. And there are things she would love to forget like marriage number one---that guy won't leave her alone. Or her love addiction. Jennifer Lopez is a self-proclaimed 'love addict.' “Some go out and party and sleep around, but that's just not my way. I found the comfort in someone else. That's called being a love addict." That may explain her short marriages, they weren't Kim Kardashian short but still, they were short.
Jennifer would also love to keep a few other things under wraps like her mother's gambling, her father's financial situation and of course her glam routine. Jen may seem superhuman, but she's got a glam team that really takes care of her and her hair extensions. And yes the Puerto Rican beauty's skin is not as flawless as you may think. And while Jennifer is super open about her healthy eating and fitness routine, there was a time, when the diva wasn't so fit and fabulous.
Let's take a look at Jennifer's private life and things she wishes you didn't know!
16 Jennifer Has A Habit Of Going Back To Exes
Jennifer Has been known to go back to her exes. After the world thinks that her relationship is over, she's been known to call up an ex for a hookup. Rumor has it that Jen and Ben Affleck may have hooked up after their dramatic 2004 split (they called off their wedding). When Jennifer stopped by the Wendy Williams Show in 2015, she admitted that she has returned to an ex although she refused to name names. During the show, Wendy asked, "Have you ever hooked up with an ex after publicly breaking up?" Jennifer answered, "Yeah." Wendy kept pushing Jen and asked if it was Ben Affleck, to which JLo answered, "No, I won't answer that." But her answers seemed iffy. And let's not forget Casper Smart who started dating Jennifer in 2011 and they were on and off until 2016 before Alex Rodriguez came along. And there have been rumors surrounding her romance with Marc Anthony years before they were married.
15 Has Been Known To Rush Relationships
Jennifer has been known to rush relationships. When Jennifer started to make a name for herself in Hollywood she was dating Diddy. They dated from 1999 to 2001. But she met second husband, Cris Judd in 2000 on the set of her 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' video before marrying him in 2001. The same year as her split from Diddy. From Judd, she moved onto Ben Affleck in 2002 (they met on the set of Gigli). They became engaged in 2002 and were supposed to marry in 2003, but called it quits in early 2004. She married Marc Anthony just six months after her split from Affleck in 2004. Jen never seems to want to be alone and relishes in romances, but it she sure does like to rush relationships. She has admitted that she often times sees red flags in relationships and ignores them. She also dated Casper Smart right after her split from Marc. She was most recently linked to Drake before moving on to Alex Rodriguez.
14 Her Mother Is A Gambler
Jennifer jokes about her mother's gambling habit now but at one point she probably tried to keep it quiet. Jennifer is a multimillionaire who probably takes care of her mom, but her mother Guadalupe Lopez loves to spend money at the casino. Guadalupe once won a $2.4 million dollar jackpot at the “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine at the Borgata hotel and casino in Atlantic City. And guess what, it was only a $3 bet. Now we don't know how much she spent before winning the prize, but we bet it was a huge day. It's funny that Jennifer's mother is a huge gambler since one of the reasons Jennifer and Ben Affleck split was over his gambling problems. But Jennifer's also been spotted having fun at the casino tables when she was romancing rapper, Drake.
13 And Her Father is Broke Because He's A Scientologist
Jennifer's father David has not been as lucky as his ex-wife, Guadalupe. He's actually broke and can blame his devotion to Scientology. David has been part of the church for over 30 years but he's now broke. He confessed to RadarOnline that he's forked over hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Oh, believe me, more than I care to mention. I would say hundreds of thousands!” If you have watched Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath show the congregation is supposed to purchase church courses that can run thousands of dollars and when they have updated a new version, the entire collection must be repurchase again. The Church denies that. David has reportedly left the church and hasn't been back in five years. It's unclear is Jennifer helps her father financially.
12 And She Wasn't Always So Fit
Jennifer has always been a terrific dancer, but the actress wasn't always so fit. If you check the old videos of Jennifer while on In Living Color she was noticeably fuller. Jen's even talked about a manager who she fired after being told to lose weight. “They kept telling me to lose weight. And I was a dancer and I was athletic and even my manager at the time, who I no longer work with, um, was telling me, 'You need to lose weight. You need to be thinner.'I was like, 'No I don't. If I lose any more weight it won't be me.' You know what I mean?”But Jennifer is all about her fitness now. “Staying in shape is like being in training. It's like being an athlete. You have to eat for power and for what you need.”
11 And Did You Know That Jennifer's Not Really A Party Girl
Jennifer loves to go and she will be spotted at clubs but she is not the party girl drinker she appears to be and she's never been seen falling out of the club drunk. Jennifer usually says no to drinks. "I think that ruins your skin. Of course, during celebratory toasts, everybody's like, 'You can't toast with water!' So I'll toast with alcohol and just take a sip." She also tries to get as much sleep as possible. “I love a good nine or 10 hours, but I can never get that. So seven or eight is mandatory. If I don't get it I just don't feel right. I start feeling crazy, I get emotional and I feel tired all the time.” So no late nights and clubbing for Jennifer, plus she may have an aversion to partying after that 1999 incident with Diddy in an NYC club when his protege rapper Shyne fired a gun inside a packed nightclub and the madness that happened after.
10 Jennifer Had Anxiety Before Third Divorce To Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez suffered anxiety before her third divorce. Sure Jennifer always looks like the epitome of strength, but that's not always the case. Jen admitted that she had a ton of anxiety before pulling the plug on her third marriage to Marc Anthony after seven years of marriage and two children. Jennifer explains the moment she knew her relationship was over in her book, True Love. "As I sat there getting made up, my heart was beating out of my chest and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I became consumed with anxiety. What was happening to me? I leaped from my chair and said to my dear manager Benny Medina, 'Benny, something is happening! I feel like I'm going crazy.' My mom was there and she rushed to my side too. It was one of those moments when you're so scared you can't even scream. In a blur of fear and panic, I looked at Benny and my mother and blurted out the words: 'I don't think I can be with Marc anymore.' Then I burst into tears."
9 And She Was Only Married 11 Months To First Husband
We know Jennifer is addicted to love, but we almost forgot some of her older relationships. We are sure Jen wishes she could forget her marriage to Ojani Noa. The marriage lasted just under a year, but the effects of that marriage lasted for years. Noa attempted to sell a tell-all book about his 11-month marriage to Jennifer, who was a rising star at the time. He claims that the singer/actress cheated on him several times. But Jennifer successfully blocked the book's release because she had a confidentiality agreement that stopped her ex from talking about or profiting from their relationship. He was ordered to pay her a settlement since he was attempting to violate their agreement. Clearly, Jennifer wanted to move on from this relationship she was already married to Marc Anthony when she was still dealing with her slimy ex-husband. Its possible Ojani was upset Jennifer divorced him before she blew up into the star she is today and wanted to make some money off her. Her next marriage went a little differently.
8 And Her Second Marriage Only Lasted Married 9 Months
Jennifer's second marriage and divorce were a little more amicable than her first but still shocking. Jennifer married choreographer, Cris Judd in 2001 and divorced him just 9 months later in 2002. They hid the separation for weeks after, but the relationship seemed doomed from the start, "You know it's very tough. Your privacy is breached. You're no longer a normal person. Our wedding was a circus. I think several people got arrested trying to climb up a mountain… trying to sneak in. We actually rented the airspace," Judd said of his relationship to Jennifer. Some blame the split on Jennifer's new love interest Ben Affleck. But Cris has taken the classy route and not bashed his ex-wife in the media. He's moved on an remarried. Jennifer eventually settled with singer Marc Anthony for a seven-year marriage that ended in a breakup.
7 Her Skin Is Not As Perfect As It Seems
Sure Jennifer looks fantastic like she's in her 20's even though she is pushing 50, but just like she works on her fitness she does the same for her skin. Jen may look perfect, but she's had cellulite and stretch marks, both of which she has probably tired to laser off as much as she can. After one of Jennifer's magazine photo shoots, a few of the unretouched images circulated the internet showing her stretch marks and a little bit of cellulite. She was not as perfect as we thought! After having her twins she even talked about her 'jiggly' belly, although we know that didn't last long. “I remember my flabby belly hanging out right after I gave birth… I kind of laughed and said to Marc, 'Look, baby! Isn't this crazy?' I just didn't care.' You get to the point where you're like, Where am I? What happened to me? I got to get myself together for my kids, you know? They need to know what I really look like.”
6 Jennifer Went To Private School
Sure Jen grew up in the tough NYC borough, The Bronx, but don't be mistaken she went to private school her entire childhood. Jennifer went to Holy Family School in the Bronx from kindergarten to eighth grade before heading over to the all-female girls Preston High School also in the Bronx. Jennifer also ran track and was, of course, a great dancer, let's just say she was a sheltered kid. But she does attribute her humble beginnings to her drive. "To this day my taste, my preferences, my outlook, my attitude, everything about me is so influenced by the fact I grew up in the Bronx." Jennifer added, "Yeah, I've gone out into the world and I've done all these things but it's because of the stability and the footing that I got from my family and the Bronx that made me be able to go out and handle all this craziness."
5 But She Quit College
Jennifer attended Baruch College and had a job at a law office in NYC, but soon quit to pursue her dreams of dancing professionally. At just 18 Jennifer left college and her parents were were furious. She was soon homeless and living in her dance studio because her mother Guadalupe was upset with her career decisions. “My mom and I butted heads.'I didn't want to go to college -- I wanted to try dance full-time. So she and I had a break.” But soon Jennifer landed her first overseas dancing job and a little after that she got her huge break as one of the Fly Girls on the 90s comedy sketch show In Living Color. “I started sleeping on the sofa in the dance studio. I was homeless, but I told her, 'This is what I have to do.' A few months later, I landed a job dancing in Europe. When I got back, I booked 'In Living Color.' I became a Fly Girl and moved to L.A. It all happened in a year.”
4 And Did You Know Jennifer Is Bad with Computers
Jennifer loves social media and posting to her Instagram account but the triple threat can't stand computers. "I never go near one, I don't like them. I barely know how to log on, so I'm never online." Jennifer even keeps her kids from the computer too. A few years ago she would only let her kids use their computers on Sundays. "We sleep in, even the kids sleep in. And Sunday Funday, they work towards that because they don't get to use their iPads during the week… Or play video games or anything because it's school time. And they have to be good in school and then they get Sunday Funday. It's something I made up so they could work towards it and behave! They get to play with it as much as they want that day… I let them go and I take a nap while they're doing it." That's one way to get the kids to behave. They are 10 years old now so maybe she's gotten more lenient recently.
3 She Wears Hair Extensions All The Time
Jennifer is a fraud, a hair fraud. You might be inclined to think that she has a huge mane of hair, but it's just not true. Jen gets a little help from hair extensions and pieces. A lot of people might not know this, but most of Hollywood females get a little help in the hair department for length, fullness and even volume on and off screen. One day Jennifer will cut her hair for a movie role and then the next she has hair grazing her famous booty. But despite those luscious L'Oreal hair commercials, Jennifer's natural hair is not that long or that full. There seems to be some shame behind the hair extensions. People want to keep it a secret. But one stylist claims that over 90% of actresses are wearing extensions. "The camera eats hair, so you always need more. If an actress is in front of a camera, whether it's a photo shoot or a TV show or a film, she's definitely wearing extensions," celebrity hairstylist Priscilla Valles revealed.
2 She May Have Had Help Getting Pregnant
Jennifer has denied she used In Vitro fertilization to conceive her twins, but some are skeptical of that since Jennifer was 38 when she got pregnant with twins Emme and Max but she swears that it was all natural. “Because… when it comes to family and relationships, I'm quite traditional. Just because of the way I was raised. And I also believe in God and I have a lot of faith in that, so I just felt like you don't mess with things like that. And I guess deep down I really felt like either this is not going to happen for me or it is… 'And if it is, it will. And if it's not, it's not going to.'” This isn't the first time that a celebrity has lied about a split, relationship, or kids so we just don't know about this one.
1 Jen May Have A Secret Intimate Tape With An Ex
Jennifer's first husband Ojani Noa has attempted to make money off his first wife through any avenue he can for a long time. He claimed to have an intimate video of his ex-wife from their 1997 honeymoon, which he titled, How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The J.Lo and Ojani Noa Story. He says the video shows Jen is skimpy clothing and also shows her fighting with her mother. Jen, in turn, slapped Ojani with a $10 million lawsuit if he attempted to release their intimate tape. She says it's a violation of a confidentiality agreement they have in place since 2004. The couple lasted only 11 months of marriage, but she's dealt with him for more than a decade after. He vowed to fight the lawsuit. He's failed so far.