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Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband has one piece of brutal advice amid Ben Affleck divorce

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Published 12:22 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband has one piece of brutal advice amid Ben Affleck divorce

The pair tied the knot back in 1997 but ended up calling it quits just one year later

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Featured Image Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images/Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Topics: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Sex and Relationships, Celebrity

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband had one piece of brutal advice for her following their divorce which left him totally 'heartbroken'.

The 55-year-old singer, who's recently filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, was previously wed to Crid Judd between 2001 and 2003 and four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, Marc Anthony, between 2004 and 2014.

However, at the very start of her career, Jennifer was married to Ojani Noa in 1997 - the same year she became a household name starring as the legendary Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic Selena.

Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa were married between February 1997 to January 1998 (Barry King / Contributor / Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa were married between February 1997 to January 1998 (Barry King / Contributor / Getty Images)

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According to, Harper’s Bazaar, the former couple pair met when Ojani was working as a waiter in a restaurant in Miami.

"She didn’t really speak ­Spanish and my English wasn’t that good at the time, but we would talk and laugh together," he revealed to the Daily Mail.

They were married for just 11 months before divorcing in January 1998.

In his interview with the Daily Mail, Ojani also reflected on the early days of his and Jennifer's relationship, sharing one piece of advice he had for the pop icon following her split from Ben.

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The pair met when Ojani was working in a Miami restaurant (Steve Granitz / Contributor / Getty Images)
The pair met when Ojani was working in a Miami restaurant (Steve Granitz / Contributor / Getty Images)

He told the publication he was there at the 'beginning' of the 'Papi' hit-maker's career but he felt he was discarded as she further solidified her celebrity status.

"We started talking about marriage within months of seriously dating and I asked her to marry me about a year and a half after we met," he explained.

"I was the first, the pioneer. I was there at the beginning of her career supporting her, ­dealing with her anxieties and insecurities."

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Claiming he was a 'really good husband' because he 'believed in marriage', Ojani confessed that he was left totally 'heartbroken' when he and Jen divorced.

Ojani shared his number one piece of advice for Jen following her split from Ben Affleck (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images/Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images / Getty Images)
Ojani shared his number one piece of advice for Jen following her split from Ben Affleck (Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images/Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images / Getty Images)

"I feel when she got what she wanted, I was no longer needed," he added.

Elsewhere, the personal trainer claimed he put a 'lot of time and effort' into loving his wife, but hinted that Jennifer’s fame may have caused rifts between himself and her other three husbands.

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"But when you’re with someone, you have to spend quality time with them and not think about being on camera," he said.

Despite Ojani admitting it was 'so sad' to end his marriage with J.Lo, he allegedly harbours no ill feelings towards her.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer have filed for divorce (Lionel Hahn/WireImage)
Ben Affleck and Jennifer have filed for divorce (Lionel Hahn/WireImage)

Moreover, he claimed that he sympathises with her and Ben because 'divorce is hard'.

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In a parting message, he explained that if he was to speak to Jennifer following her divorce from Ben, his number one piece of advice for her would be to 'stay single for a while'

"I would just say to Jen: you need to be yourself so you can find yourself," he added.

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