Jennifer Lopez has been half of many famous couples over the years, and now two of her famous ex-boyfriends are opening up about what they really think of her.
Lopez, 51, is on the May cover of InStyle magazine and is the subject of a story, which includes insights from ex-boyfriends Marc Anthony and Ben Affleck on everything from his vision and direction to his eternal beauty in honor of the singer, actor and dancer 30 years in the entertainment industry.
“What happens to Jennifer is her ability to see and understand things before they happen,” said Marc Anthony, who shares twins Emme and Max, 13, with his ex-wife.
“Before even presenting an idea, she visualized it thousands of times. And if someone says it may not be the best idea, they’ll say, ‘You haven’t figured it out yet.’ She will hit nine times out of ten. She is the first to enter the room and the last to leave. The hardest worker I have ever met, “said Anthony, who was married to Lopez from 2004 to 2014.” When we were together, it was just the opposite for me. That has changed since then. I learned a lot from her. She’s the original! “
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Affleck and Lopez started dating in 2002 and also worked together on two notorious box office bombs, “Gigli” and “Jersey Girl”. The romance dominated the tabloid headlines, and the couple was dubbed “Bennifer” by fans and the media.
“I thought I had a good work ethic, but I was completely moved by what she was committed to doing day after day, the seriousness with which she took her job, the calm and dedicated way in which she tried to accomplish her goals, and then how she would return and redouble her efforts, “said Affleck.
“She remains, to this day, the most hardworking person I have met in this business. She has great talent, but she has also worked hard for her success, and I am so happy for her that she seems, in short, to be getting the credit she deserves, “he added.
In addition to Lopez’s talent and work ethic, everyone, from fans to her friends, is amazed at the way she always manages to look fit and perfect.
Affleck, 48, who continues to get along with his ex-fiancée, said it looks like she hasn’t aged since they dated almost 20 years ago.
“Where do you keep the fountain of youth? Why do you look the same as you did in 2003 and kind of look like I’m in my 40s … at best?” he joked.
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It’s not just Lopez’s ex-boyfriends who praise her. InStyle also chatted with her friends and previous co-stars about what she looks like behind the scenes. The story includes additional and revealing insights from Michelle Obama, Matthew McConaughey, Fat Joe and more of Lopez’s friends.
One surprising thing that stands out in his interviews: the pop star’s “secret cookie recipe”.
“We usually sleep at someone’s house. But if I’m having a difficult week, my friend will do things for me,” said Leah Remini. “She loves bathing. Then she’ll fill a bathtub for me, put rose petals on, light candles. She makes chicken cutlets and rice that I like – her Puerto Rican rice. She makes my coffee the way I like it. She will bring it on a tray with some chocolate chip cookies. “
“One day I will tell everyone my secret cookie recipe,” Lopez shared. “It came from a secret couple, and these cookies are my favorites. Someday I’ll give you the J-bread! And, in fact, I think that’s what I’m going to call it!”
The May issue of InStyle, available on newsstands, on Amazon and for digital download on April 17.
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