J. Lo In Love? And Love? And Love?

Posted Friday, June 14, 2002 at 2:46 PM Central

by John Couture

Technically, Jennifer Lopez is still married (to dance choreographer Chris Judd), but that doesn't stop the blood thirsty sharks of tabloid rags from speculating on her love life. J. Lo and Judd have been married for only 7 months, but last week announced that they were separating - amicably. Perhaps, too amicably.

Initial reports indicated that while the pair were indeed separated, they were still enjoying intimate weekends. Then, the inevitable rumor of reconciling with her ex-boyfriend entered the picture. P Diddy, as he's known at this moment, discreetly downplayed those rumors although he did extend an olive branch to Ms. Lopez. Finally, a pair of co-stars (the oldest trick in Hollywood trash talk) entered from stage right. First, current co-star Ralph Fiennes (in The Chambermaid) was romantically linked with the most desirable Lopez, but he vehemently denied any relationship (would it really be that bad Ray?). And now, an old and upcoming co-star has been thrown into the ring in the form of Ben Affleck.

The evidence in support of Affleck is the recently completed Gigli, opposite J. Lo and the upcoming Jersey Girl. Ms. Lo has also reportedly been seen hanging around the set of Affleck's latest movie, Daredevil. Of course, Affleck has his hands full right now after being linked romantically to Nicole Kidman. To his credit, his reps have "denied" both of these relationships (someone have his head examined).

That leaves with plenty of empty speculation and no real, solid facts. Will the real J. Lo beau please stand up? And maybe raise his hand...