Jennifer Lopez plans to keep next relationship more private

Jennifer Lopez is done speaking publicly about her dating life.

- Amber Raiken, The Independent

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Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and helping propel the Latin pop movement in music. The four-times married 56-year-old actor, who finalised her divorce from Ben Affleck in January, acknowledged how difficult it was for her to date in the spotlight during Wednesday's episode of The Howard Stern Show. When host Howard Stern asked her if her relationships have ever seemed like they're “doomed from the beginning," Lopez laughed and said no.

“I live my life very out loud, even though I was in the public eye, and I wanted to share my life with someone,” she explained. “I want someone to be there when I'm having my big important moments on the red carpet. I want someone to be there when I'm doing whatever, or when we're going to the store.”