Ojani Noah, Jennifer Lopez’s first husband of 20 years, has expressed reservations about the actor’s new marriage. Noah, who was a fitness trainer, was once married to the singer from February 1997 to January 1998. Despite the positive press surrounding the couple’s marriage, Noah still has doubts about the happiness of his former wife. He expressed his reservations in an interview with Us Weekly.
Ojani Noa
Ojani Noa, Jennifer Lopez”s first husband, has reportedly revealed that she is not completely convinced that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage will last. While the two were still together in 2002, their relationship ended after Noa was fired from the star’s restaurant. He claimed that the relationship soured because new people were trying to profit off Lopez. In addition, he claims to have been jealous of her photos with Sean Combs, otherwise known as Puff Daddy.
Ojani Noa met Jennifer Lopez while working as a dishwasher at Gloria Estefan’s restaurant in Miami. Although Lopez had no idea about her upcoming megastar status, they continued to speak over the phone and went to the Blood and Wine premiere together. In 2006, Jennifer landed the lead role in ‘Selena’, a musical about her life. Eventually, the two went on to marry, but their marriage wasn’t successful.
Jennifer Lopez
It seems that the former ‘Bennifer’ is not too sure that the newlyweds’ marriage will last, according to the ex-husband of the singer. Ojani Noa, who was married to Lopez for six years between 1997 and 1998, has weighed in on the situation. While he has always wished the couple all the best, he is not convinced that the marriage between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez will last.
A source close to the couple claims the couple are back together and enjoying each other’s company. The two reunited on the red carpet in New York City on September 10, but haven’t met for months. Although Affleck had been in contact with Lopez before the breakup, they didn’t meet until after their split. Earlier this month, he suggested a trip to a Miami restaurant with Lopez, and he wore the same watch as he had worn during his previous relationship.
Ben Affleck
The two began dating in 2002 and got engaged in 2003. They opted to postpone their wedding until 2003 but did not officially end their relationship until January 2004. In July 2021, they confirmed their relationship was back on and will tie the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022. They were recently photographed enjoying dinner at Nobu in Malibu. Before the news broke, Lopez was photographed wearing Affleck’s shirt while celebrating her mother’s birthday.
According to Vanity Fair, the first husband of Jennifer Lopez, Gigli, was ‘not convinced that Ben Affleck’s marriage to Lopez will last. She told the magazine that she was “eviscerated” by the Gigli era. Ben Affleck and Lopez were supposed to tie the knot in Santa Barbara but were pushed back. While there, the actress was photographed out without her engagement ring. Jennifer Lopez’s new film “The Disappearing Actress” has received poor reviews, but it remains to be seen if it will survive the saga.
Marc Anthony
The former couple has remained low-key for years, but the former’s first husband Ojani Noa has spoken out about their romance. She said that Lopez told him that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Affleck. Noa has a ‘happy ever after story of his own but is ‘not convinced’ their marriage will last.
J.Lo and Marc were long-time friends before becoming romantically involved. In her book, ‘True Love’, J.Lo said that her first real heartbreak came from Ben. She was not sure about marriage, but Marc came along at the right time. He made her feel loved and cared for. Despite their differences, the couple is co-parenting and has two children.
Jennifer Lopez’s first marriage to Ojani Noa
Ojani Noa and Jennifer Lopez met in Miami Beach where Ojani proposed to Jennifer at a wrap party for the film Selena. The two were married on 22 February 1997 in front of 200 guests, including Ojani’s family and friends. Celebs like Edward James Olmos, Gregory Nava, Oliver Stone, and Jennifer herself attended the ceremony. The couple went on to enjoy a week-long honeymoon in Key West, Florida. After the wedding, Jennifer and Ojani separated in January 1998, and eventually, Jennifer filed for divorce.
Although the marriage was short and bitter, the couple’s relationship was not over. The two remained friends for years, even after their relationship ended tragically. Noa, who was also in charge of the Los Angeles nightclub The Conga Room, had seen photos of Lopez with P. Diddy and Sean Combs. Lopez’s first husband contacted Noa and arranged for the ceremony to take place at a different location.
Ojani Noa’s comments on Jennifer Lopez’s marriage to Ben Affleck
After confirming that she was married to Ben Affleck on her website, the actress and musician responded to her ex-lover’s comments about the couple’s fourth union. Noa claims that she was a witness to the marriage, but that she was never a part of the wedding ceremony. But if the actress is right, then she has a chance.
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Ojani Noa says she believes that Jennifer Lopez’s marriage to Ben Affleck won’t last, despite the couple’s recent success. Although the relationship between Noa and Lopez ended two years ago, she and Affleck remained close friends for several years. The actress’s mother believes that Ben Affleck is “the one” for her daughter.