Kasus J-Lo-Marc Anthony: Pernikahan Jadi Kompetisi

Rob mengatakan bahwa memang sempat ada masa di mana karier Lopez menjadi melempem setelah menikah dengan Marc. Tapi, itu langsung dibantah oleh Lopez dengan terpilihnya ia sebagai juri “American Idol”, membintangi iklan L’Oréal, dan merilis album rekaman baru. Di sinilah Jen kembali menemukan cinta sejatinya, yaitu karier. Perceraian Lopez dan Anthony terjadi betul-betul karena alasan klasik untuk kebanyakan pasangan Hollywood, yaitu padatnya jadwal kerja.

“There was a time when people were calling her a 'Desperate Housewife of Long Island', then what happened? American Idol! JLo was back, L’ Oreal commercials, then her new record  – she’s hot again. Jennifer’s career is back and Idol is a huge hit again because of her. Jennifer's lover and infidelity is her career. I argue that part of the reason they split is that old Hollywood story of schedules.” urai Rob lugas.

Kenapa Rob bisa dengan yakin menyimpulkan bahwa Lopez adalah seorang perempuan workaholic? Laki-laki asal Birmingham, Inggris, yang sudah lama berkecimpung di dunia pemberitaan gosip ini, memberikan contoh-contoh bagaimana Lopez dulu hingga sekarang.

“If you look back over her history, she’s always picked career over relationships. She got rid of Diddy really fast after the club incident, the moment “Gigli” started to go down, Ben was gone, and now she’s enjoying the second wings of fame. I can tell you from representing top celebrities, once they’ve tasted fame, it’s the most powerful drug in the world.” Simpul Rob.

Rob pun lalu menjelaskan kenapa Lopez bisa jatuh ke pelukan Marc, hingga yakin melangkah ke jenjang pernikahan dalam waktu singkat pasca kandasnya pertunangan Lopez dengan Affleck.

“Jennifer always loved Marc and when she started to date him again in 2004, she really loved him. Their marriage worked primarily because of timing, she went back to him when she was hurt and publicly humiliated after Ben. Mark was safe, a man, and a controlling gentleman. Marc took Jennifer away from all the craziness and moved her to Long Island in a fantastic mansion and they had a beautiful life.” paparnya.

Alasan kekonvensionalan cara berpikir Marc juga diyakinkan Rob menjadi sebab Lopez meninggalkan Marc. Kabarnya, Marc lebih senang melihat melihat Lopez hanya sebagai istri dan ibu rumah tangga layaknya perempuan Hispanik tradisional lainnya. Di sisi lain, sifat superior Lopez yang ingin selalu menjadi nomor satu, juga membuat pernikahan mereka bagaikan kompetisi.

"As Jennifer’s career changes, what she needs out of men changes."

“Mark really enjoyed Jennifer being at home and being the wife. Marc is a very Latino gentleman. When I was working with Jennifer, and I was her publicist, Marc was calling the shots. He is a super star in Latin America and Jennifer took a second place to him for a while. As Jennifer’s career changes, what she needs out of men changes. There was a time she needed Diddy as a boss to tell her what to do with her music. Then, when she did “Gigli”, she wanted to feel like movie star so she got with Ben. Chris Judd was when she needed someone to be in the background.” buka Rob tanpa ampun. Bad news is a good news for some people, Ladies.