The news of Jennifer Lopez’s divorce from Ben Affleck has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The couple’s marriage, which lasted just over two years, was highly publicized, and their split has left many fans wondering what went wrong.
As Lopez navigates this difficult time, her first husband, Ojani Noa, has come forward to share his thoughts on their past relationship and the challenges of being married to a superstar like Lopez.
Noa, who was married to Lopez from 1997 to 1998, spoke candidly to the Daily Mail about the stresses of their relationship. He recalled how they would often have disagreements in private, only to have to put on a united front in public.
“We would have disagreements in the car, and then 20 minutes later, we’d have to sit and pretend everything was fine,” Noa explained. He also shared how he proposed to Lopez just a year and a half after they met, and how he felt like he was “the pioneer” in supporting her early career.
Noa’s comments offer a glimpse into the challenges of being married to someone as high-profile as Lopez. He acknowledged that he felt like he was no longer needed once Lopez’s career took off.
“I feel when she got what she wanted, I was no longer needed,” Noa said. “I put a lot of time and effort into loving her. But when you’re with someone, you have to spend quality time with them and not think about being on camera.”
Lopez’s divorce from Affleck marks her fourth divorce, while Affleck’s marks his second. As the dust settles on their split, fans are left wondering what’s next for these two Hollywood stars.
