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After years of watching her in romantic comedies,Jennifer Lopezunderstands why fans are hoping her real-life love withAlex Rodriguezturns out just as romantic.
TheSecond Actactress, 49, said in a recent interview that she gets the pressure some fans have put on the couple since they went public with their romance in May 2017. But she was also quick to point out that her life with the former baseball star, 43, is also private and not like the movies she stars in.
“Everyone wants a fairy tale. They all want a romantic comedy, a happy ending. We all do,” Lopeztold USA TODAY. “But it’s not a movie, even if you see us on Instagram or on the shows.”
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Lopez was previously married to waiter Ojani Noa, dancer Cris Judd and singerMarc Anthony, while Rodriguezsettled his divorcefromCynthia Scurtisin 2008. Lopez and Anthony have 10-year-old twinsMaximilian “Max” David and Emme Maribel, and Rodriguez and Scurtis share daughtersElla, 10, and Natasha, 14.
Lopez also opened up about how the two have blended their families, with their four kids often living together and getting along.
“2018 has really moved us to place where we feel like a real family,” Lopez said. “That’s nice. And it’s good enough right now.”
“Your boyfriend. Remind me of his name,” DeGeneres joked. “He said that y’all are going to be getting married.”
“He did not say that,” Lopez answered about Rodriguez. “He did not say that.”
“He did,” DeGeneres quipped. “He texted me today and said — he texted earlier today and he said —”
“Let me see the text,” Lopez demanded.
DeGeneres came up with a quick save: “I don’t have my phone with me. I’m working. So you’ll be getting married?”
“I don’t know,” Lopez said. “I don’t know.”
“You should because y’all seem very happy,” DeGeneres responded.
“We are,” themother of twoanswered. “We’ve been together a couple years. It’s nice.”
Second Actopens Dec. 21.
source: people.com
