Jennifer Lopez, who recently initiated divorce proceedings from Ben Affleck, has flaunted an array of stunning engagement rings throughout the years. We’ve compiled photographs of each dazzling piece and embarked on a nostalgic journey through the Marry Me alum’s romantic history.
The “Atlas” star, 55, has been engaged six times, and four of those proposals culminated in marriage. The “On the Floor” singer was first wed to Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998 and later to backup dancer Cris Judd from 2001 to 2003.
Following her initial broken engagement with Affleck, 52, in 2004, Lopez married salsa singer Marc Anthony that same year, with their marriage lasting until 2014.
Lopez then rekindled her romance with Affleck, marrying him in 2022, only to file for divorce this month. Here’s a closer look at Lopez’s engagement rings over the years.
Jennifer Lopez's 6 Shimmering Engagement Rings Over The Years
Lopez's February 2024 documentary film, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, emphasized her desire to provide an honest and candid look into her love life and personal growth. The doc, available to stream via Amazon Prime Video, offered numerous insights.
One notable revelation was Lopez feeling courageous for sharing her tale of rekindled love with Affleck. She also got real about facing backlash for her four marriages and the many lessons she learned from each of them.“It takes courage to share your truth and I know it could end disastrously,” she said through tears in one scene.
She added: “Nobody figures out anything when everything’s all hunky dory and rosy. You figure sh—t out when sh—t is hard.” Lopez candidly revealed that she had been married four times at the outset of the doc, saying: "I’m sure people watching from the outside were like, 'What is this f—king girl’s problem?!'"
According to Lopez, her "compulsive behavior" was to blame for the situation, which arose from her efforts to appear unaffected following her unsuccessful marriages.
1. Ojani Noa's Marquise-Shaped Diamond
In 1997, Lopez tied the knot for the first time with Noa, a model and waiter. He proposed with a marquise-cut diamond elegantly set on a gold band. However, their union lasted only 11 months, culminating in a finalized divorce by January 1998.
2. Cris Judd's Emerald-Cut Diamond
Lopez first encountered her backup dancer Judd while filming the music video for "Love Don’t Cost A Thing" in 2000. Their relationship blossomed, and he eventually proposed with an emerald-cut diamond ring set on a yellow-gold pavé band.
The couple exchanged vows on September 29, 2001, at an intimate ceremony in Calabasas, California. However, their marriage was short-lived, as Lopez filed for divorce in July 2002, with the separation becoming official in January 2003.
3. Ben Affleck's Pink Diamond
After meeting on the set of the infamous flick Gigli, Affleck proposed to Lopez for the first time with a 6-carat radiant-cut pink diamond ring from Harry Winston, back when they were famously known as "Bennifer." The custom ring, which boasted two white accent diamonds, was valued at $2.5 million.
The "If You Had My Love" hitmaker later shared that the Argo actor had the word “sing” engraved on the ring. The couple planned to marry in Santa Barbara, California, on September 14, 2003, but canceled the ceremony just four days prior due to intense media scrutiny. Their relationship officially ended in January 2004. By February 2005, Harry Winston had reacquired the pink engagement ring and put it back on the market.
4. Marc Anthony's Blue Diamond
Soon after ending her engagement to Affleck, Lopez rekindled her romance with her former boyfriend, Anthony. Their relationship flourished over six months, culminating in a private wedding ceremony at Lopez's Beverly Hills residence in June 2004.
The Shotgun Wedding star's engagement ring, a stunning creation from Harry Winston, showcased an 8.5-carat radiant-cut blue diamond at its heart, flanked by elegant baguette-cut accent diamonds.
Though the couple parted ways in 2014 and their divorce was finalized that same year, they are proud parents to twins Max and Emme, who are now 16.
5. Alex Rodriguez's Emerald-Cut Diamond
In March 2019, A. Rod proposed to J. Lo in the Bahamas with a stunning 16-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, valued at over $1 million. However, the former MLB star and the Maid in Manhattan actress ended their four-year relationship in 2021.
6. Ben Affleck's Green Diamond
Seventeen years after ending their initial engagement, "Bennifer" rekindled their romance in April 2021. By the following year, the Justice League alum proposed once more, presenting the Wedding Planner star with a dazzling ring valued at over $5 million. This exquisite piece showcased an 8.5-carat radiant-cut green diamond, complemented by two half-moon accent diamonds and set in a platinum band.
The couple exchanged vows in Las Vegas in July 2022, subsequently celebrating with a grander ceremony in Georgia the next month. In a candid interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Lopez disclosed that Affleck had engraved her ring with the heartfelt message: “not.going.anywhere." However, by May 2024, rumors of marital discord emerged, leading Lopez to file for divorce on August 20th.
