Pop Stars Who Dated Back-Up Dancers (& Several Got Married!)

Several pop stars have dated their backup dancers, and in some cases, these relationships have led to marriage. Here are a few notable examples:

1. **Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd**: Jennifer Lopez married Cris Judd, one of her backup dancers, in 2001. They divorced in 2003.

2. **Britney Spears and Kevin Federline**: Britney Spears started dating Kevin Federline, who was a backup dancer for her at the time. They married in 2004 and had two children before divorcing in 2007.

3. **Shakira and Gerard Piqué**: While Gerard Piqué is a professional soccer player rather than a backup dancer, he appeared in Shakira’s music video for “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” They were in a high-profile relationship and had children together before their split in 2022.

4. **Beyoncé and Jay-Z**: Although Jay-Z is not a backup dancer, Beyoncé’s early work involved many dancers in her performances, and Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s partnership is one of the most well-known in the industry. They married in 2008 and have three children.

These relationships often garner media attention due to the high profile of the stars involved.