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Anthony, who Lopez was married to from 2004-2014 and shares two children with, also commended the singer's drive.

\"She's the first one in the room and the last to leave,\" he said about Lopez. \"The hardest worker I've ever met. When we were together, it was quite the opposite for me. That has changed since. I learned so much from her.\"

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