During her sold-out European tour, the global superstar candidly reflected on love, loss, and embracing her next chapter
Jennifer Lopez has never been one to shy away from speaking her truth, whether it’s through her music, her films, or her life in the public eye. But during a recent stop on her “Up All Night” tour in Bilbao, Spain, the 55-year-old pop icon made a comment that felt both playful and profoundly revealing. When a fan in the crowd held up a sign that read, “J.Lo, marry me?” Lopez paused, smiled warmly, and responded with disarming honesty: “I think I’m done with that. I tried it a few times.”
The crowd erupted in laughter and applause, but the moment carried weight far beyond its humor. Lopez’s words seemed to signal a new chapter—one where she’s choosing peace and self-prioritization after a lifetime of high-profile relationships and headline-making marriages.
Lopez’s journey with marriage has been as public as it has been complex. She first wed actor Ojani Noa in 1997, a union that lasted only a year. In 2001, she married dancer Cris Judd, but the pair divorced in 2003. Her longest marriage was to singer Marc Anthony, whom she married in 2004 and with whom she shares twins Emme and Max, now 17. That marriage ended in 2014, but Lopez and Anthony have maintained a supportive co-parenting relationship.
Her personal life continued to dominate tabloids as she embarked on a high-profile romance with former MLB star Alex Rodriguez in 2017. The couple became engaged in 2019, but called it quits in 2021 before ever making it down the aisle. That same year, Lopez stunned the world by reuniting with Ben Affleck, her early-2000s fiancé, in a love story seemingly plucked from a rom-com. The two married in 2022 with a Vegas ceremony followed by a lavish celebration in Georgia.
Yet, despite the fairytale reunion, the marriage did not last. Lopez filed for divorce two years later, finalizing it in January 2025. Recently, she and Affleck jointly decided to pull their Beverly Hills mansion from the market after a year without finding a buyer—a symbolic gesture that seemed to close the final chapter of their once-celebrated rekindling.
Her offhand comment in Spain reflected not only resilience but also a sense of humor about her journey. Fans interpreted her words as a declaration of independence, with social media quickly filling with supportive messages and memes praising her for choosing herself. It’s a shift that feels natural for Lopez, whose career remains as vibrant as ever.
Currently in the middle of her most anticipated tour in a decade, Lopez is playing to sold-out crowds across Europe, proving her enduring power as an entertainer. The “Up All Night” tour is set to conclude on August 12 in Sardinia, Italy, but it’s already sparked conversations far beyond her electrifying performances. For many, her candid admission on stage represents a moment of clarity—a woman unapologetically embracing her life, her children, and her career without the pressure of fitting into traditional relationship milestones.
While her marriages may not have had the fairytale endings fans once hoped for, Lopez’s story remains a testament to reinvention. From chart-topping albums to box office hits and trendsetting fashion lines, she continues to build an empire that’s entirely her own. As she enters this next phase, one thing is clear: Jennifer Lopez doesn’t need a ring to shine.
