Jennifer Lopez's Relationship With Her Backup Dancers Has Been Nothing Short Of Scandalous From Day

Highlights

• Jennifer Lopez has had relationships with her backup dancers in the past, including her marriage to choreographer and dancer Cris Judd, which ended in divorce after facing challenges of fame and invasion of privacy.
• Lopez also dated backup dancer Casper Smart for nearly five years before officially ending the relationship in 2016. Despite a significant age difference, they found a strong connection and briefly rekindled their romance.
• There are rumors that JLo dismissed potential backup dancers based on their astrological signs, specifically Virgos, during an audition for her tour in 2022
• While there is no official confirmation of this rumor, it speaks to the belief that JLo enjoys a bit of chaos in her life.

Different relationships have their way of finding connections in the most unexpected places, and for musicians on tour like Jennifer Lopez, that can mean getting close to their backup dancers. Throughout her music career and extensive dating history, her relationship has been under public scrutiny for a long time.

JLo is undoubtedly a goddess in the eyes of her fans, whether she's dazzling audiences on the American Idol stage, dancing with passion in her music videos, or making jaw-dropping fashion statements. But beyond her charisma on stage, some behind-the-scenes drama between her and her backup dancers also made headlines. And with allegations against Lizzo from her back up dancers, fans want to know more...

Jennifer Lopez Fell In Love And Married Her Choreographer And Backup Dancer Cris Judd

Jennifer Lopez had her fair share of relationships with backup dancers. In the early 2000s, she fell in love with Cris Judd, a choreographer, and dancer, and they tied the knot in 2001. However, their marriage didn't last long, and they divorced in 2003.

Lopez and Judd initially met on the set of her music video, "Love Don't Cost a Thing," which he directed. Judd revealed that it was love at first sight for him, "So, when Jennifer walks in, I shake her hand, and we kinda look at each other—and in my head, I’m like, 'Oh my God, I’m going to marry this woman,'" he revealed on an episode of Oprah.

However, the challenges that come with fame and the invasion of privacy proved to be difficult for him to handle, leading to the eventual end of their marriage. "Your privacy is breached. You're no longer a normal person. Unfortunately, it just didn't work out." Judd told US Weekly in 2014.

Jennifer Lopez Dated Her Backup Dancer, Casper Smart

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart's love story began during her tour, where he worked as a backup dancer. Their on-again, off-again relationship lasted nearly five years before officially ending in 2016. Despite a significant age difference of 18 years, they found an undeniable connection.

Smart admitted that it started with innocent flirting but quickly blossomed into something more meaningful. They spent a whole year together, cherishing each other's company.

"I was single, she was single. It started out as flirting, then became more than flirting. There was a connection. Neither of us thought it would be more than a fun time, and suddenly we were spending time together, we enjoyed each other's company, there was chemistry," he said in an interview with Univision.

They initially met in 2011, and their romance thrived for two years, making appearances together at events and award shows. However, in 2014, they unexpectedly parted ways for reasons unknown. Yet, fate seemed to bring them back together, as they were seen vacationing in the Hamptons and celebrating Jennifer's 46th birthday shortly after their breakup.

According to Page Six, Smart insisted that their relationship had remained professional for a long time before they couldn't resist the chemistry between them. Even though they seem committed to each other, they faced challenges, including allegations of Smart's involvement with two models and cheating with JLo. Despite briefly rekindling their romance in 2015, they eventually decided to call it quits for good in 2016.

Jennifer Lopez Allegedly Dismissed Her Potential Backup Dancers Who Are Virgos

According to Billboard, Jennifer Lopez held a dance audition in 2022 for her tour and reportedly cut potential dancers based on their astrological signs. During the Just Sayin' With Justin Martindale podcast, Glee star Heather Morris shared the story she heard from others.

According to Morris, JLo allegedly asked the auditioning dancers to raise their hands if they were Virgos. "She walks in the room, and she said, 'Thank you so much, you guys have worked so hard. By a show of hands if there are any Virgos in the room, can you just raise your hand?'" Those who identified as Virgos were thanked for their effort and had to leave after a full day of auditions.

When the host of the podcast asked if the story was true, Morris noted, "This is hearsay but true. When one person says something, could be true but when multiple people say something … it’s like, 'Oh, that happened.'"

Morris also admitted that she might have botched the story, and it could have been a different astrological sign that JLo dismissed. However, the tale speaks to the belief that Virgos prefer things planned and neat, while JLo enjoys a bit of chaos in her life.

Although there is no official confirmation of whether this rumor is true or not, it's interesting to note that Lopez's ex-husband, Marc Anthony, is a Virgo, while her new husband, Ben Affleck, is a Leo.

Jennifer Lopez's High-Energy Dance Performances Left Some Of Her Dancers Feeling Sick

During an interview with E! News, Jennifer Lopez opened up about her demanding schedule and the incredible effort she put into her 2016 Las Vegas concert, "All I Have." She juggles nonstop between her residency at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood and shooting scenes for the NBC series, Shades Of Blue, without any breaks in between.

Lopez revealed the intense nature of her concert choreography, which she meticulously put together section by section. During rehearsals, when they performed the show straight through, the dancers were pushed to their limits, with some even throwing up due to the intense physical demands. "When we did them back to back all the dancers were throwing up and it was so hard," she told E! "I was like, 'Oh my God! What have I done?' But then everybody was like, 'It's amazing!'"

The tremendous effort put into her performances has earned her a wildly popular show with celebrity guests regularly attending. During her show, Kris Jenner and Melanie Griffith were among those in the audience. Lopez also shared she enjoys attending fellow celebrities' concerts whenever she can.

As an iconic figure in the music industry, Jennifer Lopez's personal life has often been under scrutiny, and her relationships with backup dancers have only added fuel to the tabloid fire. Her relationship with her backup dancers will always be an intriguing aspect of her storied career.

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