After seven years of what appeared to be wedded bliss, Jennifer lopez and Marc Anthony were called, it closes.

"We have decided to end our marriage," Lopez and Anthony revealed to people magazine via a joint statement. "This was a very difficult decision." We arrived at an amicable conclusion on all issues.

"It is a painful period for all stakeholders," the statement continues, "and we appreciate the respect for privacy at this time."

This new probably comes as a shock to fans, as the seemingly happy couple were seen together frequently over the latest season of "american idol", which Lopez has served as a judge and Anthony appeared in the audience several times and as a mentor for competitors.

Lopez and Anthony married in June 2004 in Beverly Hills of Lopez House. The marriage was a surprise major in the world of entertainment, taking into account the fact that j. Lo had completed his relationship very publicized with Ben Affleck only 18 months before, and even more for family and friends who attended the occasional ceremony, which had been invited to attend to in the guise of a part of the summer.

Two Latin superstars dated briefly in the 1990s and remained friends for years before their marriage. Anthony was already married to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, while Lopez sea Ojani Noa and Cris Judd. Professionally, Lopez and Anthony have recorded a number of duets together and played in and produced the feature film, "el cantante."

Lopez and Anthony have two children together, 3-year-old twins Max and Emme.