David Lopez, the multi-hyphenate star's estranged father, has made a rare public appearance and shared brief comments on his daughter's divorce from Ben Affleck.
- December 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Lopez's estranged father David Lopez has reacted to his star daughter's divorce from Ben Affleck. Spotted heading to a sports rehab center near his home, the 82-year-old David Lopez remained tight-lipped when asked about his daughter's failed marriage.
He declined to comment directly, muttering something under his breath. However, he did offer a cryptic response when asked for tips on a healthy marriage, "No idea."
Jennifer Lopez's divorce from Affleck marks her fourth failed marriage. She was previously wed to Ojani Noa (1997-1997), Cris Judd (2001-2003), and Marc Anthony (2004-2014). She also had a highly publicized engagement with Affleck in 2002 that ended shortly before their wedding and a postponed engagement with Alex Rodriguezdue to the pandemic.
Despite his estrangement from Jennifer's mother, David Lopez has maintained a relationship with his daughter. In 2016, Lopez praised her father for his unconditional love and support. She recalled him telling her, "You have that in your life."
The singer grew up with two sisters, Leslie Ann and Lynda, in the Bronx, New York. In her documentary, "The Greatest Love Story Never Told", she opened up about the challenges of middle child syndrome and the need for attention, which led her to become a hard worker.
Lopez has also spoken about the challenges she faced in her childhood, including her mother's "narcissistic" nature and her father's absence due to work. Despite these difficulties, she has generally expressed a close bond with both parents.
Lopez and her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, filed for divorce over the summer after two years of marriage. Lopez's family birthday celebrations and holiday festivities this month mark a difficult year for the singer, who has also been embroiled in the controversy surrounding former lover Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.