Ojani Noa, Jennifer Lopez’s first husband, expressed mixed feelings about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck during a July 2022 interview. Reflecting on their past, Noa recalled how Lopez proclaimed him the love of her life, despite their brief marriage. He shared insights into their initial attraction and aspirations for a family, alongside the heartache following their divorce, which he attributed to outside influences, particularly Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Noa also voiced empathy for Affleck amidst the public scrutiny of their relationship.
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Ojani Noa, le premier mari de Jennifer Lopez, a exprimé des sentiments mitigés sur sa romance ravivée avec Ben Affleck lors d’une interview en juillet 2022. Évoquant leur passé, Noa rappelle comment Lopez le proclamait comme l’amour de sa vie, malgré leur brève union. Il partage ses réflexions sur leur attraction initiale et leurs aspirations à fonder une famille, ainsi que la douleur qui a suivi leur divorce, qu’il attribue à des influences extérieures, en particulier Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Noa a également fait preuve d’empathie envers Affleck face à l’examen public de leur relation.
Ojani Noa’s Thoughts on Bennifer’s Reunion
In a July 2022 interview with Daily Mail, Ojani Noa, the first husband of Jennifer Lopez, shared his thoughts on her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck.
‘Jen enjoys being in love, but she has been engaged six times. Ben marks her fourth husband,’ Noa remarked. ‘I was her first, and she once claimed I was the love of her life. On our wedding night, she assured me we’d be together forever.’
He elaborated, ‘We fell for each other when she was already famous. However, throughout our marriage, she became an absolute megastar. For many years, discussing this hurt too much. I preferred to keep a low profile. But seeing her marry Ben, who I believe is a great guy, stirred up all those feelings again.’
Ojani Noa Initially Didn’t Know Jennifer Lopez
During the same conversation, Noa confessed that he had no idea who Lopez was when they first met. Nevertheless, he felt an immediate attraction to her.
‘I was captivated. She wore a white top and pants, and I remember thinking she had the most incredible physique I’d ever encountered,’ he remarked.
The Moment Their Relationship Deepened
Despite hitting it off right from the start, Noa revealed that their romance intensified after he drove her back to her hotel following the premiere of Blood and Wine.
‘That was when we first made love. It was flawless. She was simply perfect,’ he recounted. ‘Afterward, she told me, « I want you in my life forever. I love you. » That made me feel like Mr. Cinderella.’
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Throughout their brief marriage, Noa and Lopez had aspirations of starting a family.
‘We discussed having children, but then she expressed concerns that a baby would disrupt her career,’ the model shared.
Ultimately, they ended their relationship just a month shy of their intended first anniversary, leaving Noa heartbroken.
He reflected, ‘For many years, I felt wounded and scarred. I believe if she hadn’t had so many people around her, we might still be together.’
Ojani Noa Understands Ben Affleck’s Situation
In a September conversation with Daily Mail, Noa reminisced about their trips together in Key West, Florida, and reflected on his insights regarding Affleck’s experiences.
‘In some of their honeymoon photos, [Affleck] seems like he wants to be with her but not in the limelight. I totally understand that. The wedding is public, but the honeymoon is a private affair. To me, it appeared she was signaling: « Look at us – we’re on our honeymoon! Let’s show everyone. »‘
Noa mentioned that he can empathize with Affleck, especially when the Atlas actress repeatedly asked the Batman star if she looked overweight, saying, ‘We both tried to boost her confidence.’
‘She’s had four wonderful husbands and has experienced love before. So, I’m unsure how much love she seeks or needs,’ he continued.
Jennifer Lopez’s Divorce Tied to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Noa spoke out about their 1998 divorce, attributing it to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
During an interview with Despierta America, he explained that Combs played a significant role in their separation: ‘When Sony compensated her handsomely, Combs was set to produce several tracks on her debut album On The 6. That’s where everything started to fall apart.’
Lopez’s marriage to Noa deteriorated while they tackled a long-distance relationship before filing for divorce.