Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Marc Anthony, Gives First Interview Since Split

Posted on Aug 2nd 2011 12:00PM by Contessa Gayles

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Jennifer Lopez gave Vanity Fair magazine her first interview since announcing her plans to divorce husband of seven years, Marc Anthony, earlier this month.

"Sometimes it doesn't work -- and that's sad," Lopez, 42, told the publication. "But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love ... It's still my biggest dream. I am positive -- determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person. I now look forward to new challenges. I feel strong," the newly single mother of twins insisted.

Lopez, who has already walked down the aisle three times, also talked about her other high-profile relationships with Diddy, with whom she is rumored to be reigniting the flame, and her engagement to Ben Affleck. "I'm a hopeless romantic and passionate person when it comes to love," Lopez admitted.

Lopez reflected on the delicate dance that is balancing "we" and "me" telling the magazine, "Sometimes we don't realize that we are compromising ourselves. To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself -- if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me."

"I love myself enough to walk away from that now," she revealed.

Whether he treated her right or not, the returning 'American Idol' judge insisted that Anthony made for a great business partner. "Together we could make magic -- and we did," she explained.

Lopez continued her candid confession admitting, "I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer ... He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children."

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basskjm

I'm a romantic 2. But not Diddy again!

November 03 2011 at 8:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ccp

She's not worth the time spent on her. Big butt right on.

August 03 2011 at 10:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

mbdp72

I wish both of them the best. They are not the first couple to get divorced and Jennifer is not the first to get divorced 3 times.

Elizabeth Taylor was married 5 times so if Jennifer wants to get marry 100xs, it's her business.

August 03 2011 at 1:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tlllllllllllllll

The booty is too big on the replica.

August 03 2011 at 12:57 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

gdl4974

I aplaud Jennifer she is A great Example for All Man or Woman that waste their time with loosers! I Love what she says: "Sometimes it doesn't worK" And it is sad! "Sometimes we don't realize that we are compromising ourselves. To Understand that a person is not good "For You" or that person "Is not treating you In the Right Way" Or Tha he is not doing the right thing for himself If I stay, Then I am not doing the right thing for me"
" LOVE MYSELF ENOUGH TO WALK AWAY FROM THAT NOW" How many of Us get stuck in many things and we waste Our Life being Victims......... My Highest Respect for Jennifer she doesn't just do the talk she walks it! We should try her example..... I know I will. THANKS JENNIFEEER!!!

August 03 2011 at 12:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

elvisking877

Leave her alone. Yes I'm sad they not together anymore. She trying her best as she can. She is a good mother to her children and give a lot of love to Marc. I love both of them Marc & Jennifer and good luck both of you!!!

August 03 2011 at 12:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

mojorisinkitten

I love Marc Anthony's singing and their duets together were magic...so sad...would have liked a fairy tale ending ;(

August 03 2011 at 8:58 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

tropicallady1

classy lady!!! I'm sure she'll find the love she's looking for.

August 03 2011 at 8:43 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

nconstinc

Oh please. Shes back with the ex already! Seems like that was a good enough reason to dump Marc. I agree shes a 2 dollar hoe and the quick bed jumping proves it.

August 03 2011 at 8:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

demarco6403

wtf are u talking about j- lo is nothing but a 2 dollar hoe
she uses men and dumps them when she is done
to much of a women, in what sense , not in music or in acting ,, she is a reality tv star
and puffy wouldn't cheat on her lmao , where the hell are you guys from the sticks in kanas

August 03 2011 at 8:19 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply