Amidst the spotlight that consistently surrounds Hollywood’s elite, a tale from the past has resurfaced, claiming Diddy once grew fiercely protective of his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, due to perceived advances from none other than the power couple, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
When the music charts in the late ’90s featured hits from Jennifer Lopez, her personal life was a talking point too, especially her relationship with hip-hop titan, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The two, who kickstarted their relationship on the set of J.Lo’s video “If You Had My Love,” made headlines following a controversial incident at a New York nightclub in December 1999. Though Jennifer was soon cleared of all charges, Diddy faced some serious legal hurdles before being acquitted.
Gene Deal, an ex-bodyguard for the hip-hop mogul, recently shared a slice of history from those days. He described an evening at actor Matt Damon’s party for Ben Affleck, attended by Hollywood’s cream. According to Deal, there was a moment where Diddy felt the Smiths were being a tad too friendly with Lopez. This observation almost led to a potential confrontation between Diddy and Will Smith.
While recollecting, Deal humorously remarked on who might win if a showdown between Diddy and Will ever occurred, considering both have their share of infamous slaps in public scenarios. Fans too had their share of fun, speculating on a potential “Will vs Diddy” scenario, even as some felt bombarded by the constant Smith family news.
Interestingly, as history unveiled, while Diddy was wary of the Smiths, it was Ben Affleck who eventually caught Jennifer’s eye. The duo, after an engagement in the early 2000s, which eventually ended, found their way back to each other in 2021. They celebrated their union in 2022, marking over two decades of their intertwined journeys.
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