Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have announced that they are to divorce.
The American Idol judge and her husband of seven years confirmed their separation in a joint statement released tonight.
"We have decided to end our marriage," they told People. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters.
"It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."
The couple married in a secret ceremony at Lopez's Beverly Hills home back in June 2004. They renewed their wedding vows on their sixth anniversary last year.
The 'On The Floor' singer and Anthony are parents to 3-year-old twins Max and Emme.
Lopez was previously married to Ojani Noa for 11 months between 1997 and 1998, before tying the knot with backing dancer Cris Judd in September 2001. Their relationship ended in June 2002 and the pair were officially divorced the following January.
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I watched them on American Idol thought they were a solid couple.
They looked pretty tight on AI. Well, at least she got past a year with this one.
No Way! 
I also thought they were a rock solid couple. Aww, I hope they do the best for their twins.
I didn't even know she was married! 
Not up on these slebs etc.
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
I didn't even know she was married! Not up on these slebs etc.
Third marriage
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
I didn't even know she was married! Not up on these slebs etc.
She's only been married 3 times and engaged about 5 though Katty 
Oh well...I doubt it matters to her much then,
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Oh well...I doubt it matters to her much then,
There are babies involved in this one though 
Originally Posted by suzybean:
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Oh well...I doubt it matters to her much then,
There are babies involved in this one though
Thats the sad part of divorce.
Well it's a shame but it's always about money with these lots.
That guy could move
I always wonder why, if it such a difficult decision, couples go ahead. If the decision is so very hard then surely there is something worth trying to save.
There have been rumours for years that he verbally abuses her and that he is very controlling
Originally Posted by erinp:
I watched them on American Idol thought they were a solid couple.
âJ.Lo wants to be the most thoughtful and helpful evaluator on âIdolâ and Marc is her No. 1 adviser,â an insider divulged.
âHeâs been huddling with Jennifer on her picks at home and on breaks during the show. His input truly influences her decisionsâĶâ
Marc - the top-selling salsa artist of all time with 30 million albums - attended a number of âIdolâ auditions and has either been in the audience or his wifeâs dressing room for each live show, the insider revealed.
âWhat TV viewers donât see is that during commercial breaks, Marc often leaves his seat and meets with Jennifer at the judgesâ table to discuss how the contestants are doing and influence her comments,â the insider said. âIf it were up to him, heâd have a fourth chair right next to his wife, Steven and Randy.â
He is a bit of a control freak I think he think's he should have been the judge not her.
