Jennifer Lopez's friend shares personal details about her relationship with Ben Affleck

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Jennifer Lopez surprised her fans on Sunday after announcing her secret wedding to Ben Affleck.MORE: Jennifer Garner shares daring new video following ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's weddingThe happy couple tied the knot in an intimate Las Vegas wedding, which became the talking point across entertainment news outlets the following day.Today star Hoda Kotb - who is good friends with the singer - opened up about their relationship as they spoke about the wedding on the NBC daytime show.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry in Las VegasThe news anchor explained: "I feel like some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it, the best part of my life is now past, and my heart's broken and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Jennifer Lopez's two wedding dresses were totally different from exesRELATED: Alex Rodriguez breaks silence amidst ex Jennifer Lopez's wedding news"She [J-Lo] does the opposite.

There's always been, since the first time I interviewed her, a vulnerability that says, 'I'm open.' People may say what they're going to say - you get one, beautiful life to live."A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)Today's Hoda Kotb gave an incredible insight into Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationshipJennifer and Ben first met on the set of Gigli in 2002, when, at the time, the Let's Get Loud singer was married to second husband Cris Judd.MORE: Jennifer Lopez opens up about intimate Las Vegas wedding to Ben AffleckMORE: Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet is pictured enjoying day out with dad Ben AffleckThe same year, J-Lo divorced Cris and by November 2002 her and Ben were engaged.