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This week, the southern Spanish city of Cádiz became the unexpected backdrop for a celebrity déjà vu. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, one of Latin music’s most iconic former couples, are both in town on tour, performing just 24 hours apart.
Lopez took the stage yesterday, Thursday, July 10, at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, while Anthony is set to perform tonight, Friday, July 11, at the Reina Victoria Pier as part of the Música del Mar concert series.
© Lester CohenThough there’s no confirmed joint appearance, their 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, are reportedly accompanying JLo on tour and are expected to attend both shows. So naturally, fans are asking: Is a reunion in the works?
© Jennifer Lopez/InstagramJennifer Lopez's “Up All Night Live” Tour
Fresh off a high-energy show in Pontevedra, Lopez is taking her Up All Night Live in 2025 tour across Spain, with stops in Fuengirola, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Tenerife.
With over 80 million records sold and 15 billion digital streams, the Bronx-born performer brought her signature choreography, glittering visuals, and global hits like On the Floor and Let’s Get Loud to Cádiz for the first time ever.
© Cristina AndinaHer stage show is designed to keep fans dancing from the moment the lights go down. And according to early reviews, it’s doing just that.
Marc Anthony’s Cádiz Concert
Marc Anthony follows with his own set on Friday night as part of his Historia Tour 2025, which has already taken him through Madrid, Mexico City, and Miami. His Cádiz show kicks off at 10:30 p.m. at the Reina Victoria Pier, with the Atlantic Ocean as his backdrop.
© Europa Press NewsThe singer has sold more than 30 million albums and has a career spanning over three decades, Anthony remains one of the most influential salsa artists in the world. Fans can expect timeless anthems like Vivir Mi Vida, Tu Amor Me Hace Bien, and Ahora Quién, songs that continue to fill dance floors worldwide.
Where JLo is staying in Spain
While in Cádiz, Lopez has checked into the ultra-exclusive Palacio de Sancti Petri Gran Meliá, a five-star resort located in the beach town of Chiclana de la Frontera, along Spain’s scenic Costa de la Luz.
The hotel is situated in a renovated neo-Moorish palace and is just steps from La Barrosa Beach, one of the region’s most renowned stretches of sand. Among its standout features is Entrecielos, a rooftop terrace offering panoramic ocean views and luxury dining beneath the stars.
If Lopez and her team are looking for a Michelin-starred meal, they won’t have to go far, the hotel also houses Alevante, a two-star restaurant by acclaimed chef Ángel León, who known for his avant-garde seafood masterpieces.
Their romance: timeline of JLo & Marc Anthony’s love story
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s connection dates back to 1998, when they first met on Broadway. Though the initial spark didn’t lead to romance at the time, they reconnected in 2004, following her split from Ben Affleck and his divorce from Dayanara Torres.
© Jack Vartoogian/Getty ImagesThe couple tied the knot that same year in a private ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Their twins, Emme and Max, were born in 2008, and for a time, JLo and Marc appeared inseparable, sharing both the stage and their lives. Their chemistry was as powerful professionally as it was personally.
© WireImageIn 2011, they announced their separation, which was finalized in 2014. Since then, they’ve maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship and have even collaborated on creative projects, sharing family moments in the public eye.
Where they Are now in their lives
Lopez has weathered a high-profile romantic rollercoaster over the years. After dating Alex Rodriguez and she reunited with Ben Affleck in 2021, the couple married in 2022, but their marriage didn't last long and they were divorced by their second anniversary this year.
Meanwhile, Anthony appears to have entered a more serene chapter of his life. He married Paraguayan model Nadia Ferreira in January 2023, and the couple welcomed their first child together, Marco, in June 2023.
© GettyDespite their diverging paths, Lopez and Anthony have continued to show respect and warmth toward one another, particularly when it comes to their children.
Could Cádiz be the setting of a private family reunion?
There’s no official word on whether Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will reunite in person while in Cádiz, but with both parents performing in the same city and their twins reportedly on tour, the stars seem aligned.
© @jloFor at least a few days, this picturesque coastal town has become a crossroads of music, nostalgia, and family ties. Whether it leads to a quiet reunion or simply shared applause from the same VIP section, it’s a moment sure to warm fans’ hearts.
