Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Marc Anthony

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J.Lo has had her fair share of boyfriends and husbands, but the "Love Don’t Cost a Thing" star settled down and married her once ex-boyfriend Ben Affleck. Now she's navigating coparenting with ex-husband and salsa artist Marc Anthony, together these celebs have cultivated an adorable blended family. They have attended each other’s events and even post sweet snaps of each other. Clearly, Lopez, Anthony, and Affleck made great co-parents.

Marc Meets Jenny from the Block

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez were long-time friends that met in 1998 when Anthony was starring in The Capeman on Broadway. Before even getting together with J.Lo, the salsa artist already had four children from previous marriages. Lopez was married to Ojani Noa in her younger years, and then dated P. Diddy before marrying backup dancer Cris Judd. After a brief engagement to actor Ben Affleck, Lopez got together with Marc Anthony.

Lopez & Anthony's Wedding

In 2004 - after just six months of dating - Anthony and Jenny tied the knot in a casual Beverly Hills ceremony at the singer's home. According to reports, the couple hired classical musicians to play Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" during the ceremony.

Lopez & Anthony's Wedding

J.Lo walked across her backyard to the sound of cheers from her guests. The bride wore Neil Lane jewelry and protected herself from the sun with a white umbrella. After the ceremony, guests danced the night away underneath the stars in a white tent.

Welcoming the Twins

Three years later, during the final night of their joint tour, Anthony and Lopez revealed to the audience that the singer was pregnant. Anthony later admitted they were expecting twins, as they run in his family.

Welcoming the Twins

Sure enough, the couple welcomed a son and daughter in 2008. The twins - named Emme Maribel Muñiz and Maximilian David Muñiz - were soon hot property. People magazine paid $6 million for their first pictures, making them the most expensive celebrity pictures taken at the time.

It Didn't Last

Sadly, three years after the birth of the twins, Anthony and Lopez mutually decided to call it quits. In 2011, after seven years of marriage, the couple announced their split. Still, their separation wasn't actually finalized until 2014, and eventually, Lopez gained primary physical custody of their children.

It Didn't Last

While married to Anthony, Jenny took his surname, making her Jennifer Muñiz. A few months after their split, though, J.Lo legally changed her name back to Jennifer Lopez. Despite their separation, the pair has continued to remain good friends and excellent co-parents!