In 2022, Ann Serrano worked with her daughter Mayon on “Lopez vs. Lopez,” which meant she had to work with her ex-husband, George Lopez. This was a significant development as things between him and Serrano didn’t end well.
If you are wondering why there was bad blood between the former couple, read on to uncover the details of their relationship. But first, let’s talk about Serrano.
Who Is Ann Serrano?
Ann Serrano Lopez was born on December 18, 1960, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. She is a producer and actress known for “Arrested Development” (2003) and “Autumn” (2018). She was previously married to George Lopez.
In 1993, Ann Serrano married George Lopez. They met three years prior, in May 1990, at The Ice House. The two stayed together until 2011, when they separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Before the end of the marriage, Serrano and George Lopez had one daughter, Mayan Lopez, born in 1995. Just like her parents, Mayan is also an actress. She made guest appearances in “Mr. Troop Man” (2009), “Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie” (2017), and her latest work is “Kill Her! Mata La!” (2018).
Shortly before the crash of the 17-year marriage, Lopez’s kidneys failed due to a genetic condition that made him almost always sick from 1998 to 2005. Serrano gave him one of her own, and according to him, after waking up, he had never felt as good as he did for many years.
Although their divorce was finalized in June 2011, the battle to share their wealth continued until 2012, when the court ruled that Serrano would receive half of her husband’s retirement benefits and other rights. Despite their contentious divorce, Lopez and Serrano are in a good place today.
Who Is George Lopez?
George Lopez was born on April 23, 1961, in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, the son of Frieda and Anastasio Lopez, a migrant worker. Lopez is a comedian, actor, and talk show host known for his effusive stage persona and comically bleak depictions of the Mexican American experience.
Lopez characterized his upbringing as neglectful and emotionally abusive, topics that he frequently probed in his comedy. After high school, he worked in the factory that had employed his grandmother.
His grandmother and her construction worker husband raised him in Mission Hills, Los Angeles. His father left as an infant, and his mother remarried and relocated when he was ten.
Lopez worked the stand-up circuit during the 1980s and began appearing on such television programs as “Comedy Club” (1987) and “The Arsenio Hall Show” (1989). By the beginning of the next decade, he had broken into film with a role in the comedy “Ski Patrol” (1990). His first comedy album, “Alien Nation,” was released in 1996.
Lopez hosted the talk show “Lopez Tonight” (2009–11) and the dating show “Take Me Out” (2012). He appeared in another special, “George Lopez: It’s Not Me, It’s You” (2012).
How Did George Lopez Betray His Former Wife, Ann Serrano?
Depending on who you ask, there are several ideas concerning Ann Serrano and George Lopez’s divorce. Some of Lopez’s fans believe Serrano was the snake, while Serrano’s fans will never look upon the actor favorably. Even though their separation was done amicably in the end, it was born out of a feeling of ingratitude and betrayal.
Remember that Ann Serrano 2005 donated her kidney to George Lopez. At the time, it was famous news in a world where most celebrity marriages were superficial. In recognition of Serrano’s good heart, George Lopez told PEOPLE, “I can’t pay her back, but what I can do is make her as happy as she thought I would when we first got married.” But then, in the ultimate betrayal, Lopez abused his marital vows.
This eventually led to their split. At the time of their split, they released a statement to mark the end of their marriage. It read, “George and Ann Lopez have decided to end their 17-year marriage. The decision is amicable and by mutual agreement. They remain dedicated parents and committed partners in business and their philanthropic organization, The Lopez Foundation.”
Fans of the Lopez Tonight Show were shocked by the news. However, Lopez described how he felt when Serrano told him she was leaving. He told his fans, “I was crying. I thanked her, and I told her I loved her. I was more concerned about her than I was about myself.”
The former couple have since moved on and kept their promise to be there for their daughter and work together on their foundation.