A woman’s incredible selflessness for her renowned husband eventually led to a heartbreak that fractured their family. His choices not only broke her heart but also drove a wedge between him and their child. Discover the surprising words the woman shared after enduring the heartbreak.

Much like him, the celebrity’s now-former spouse also found her place in the entertainment world, a space where they met. The couple exchanged vows in September 1993 and, three years later, celebrated the arrival of their only child in April 1996.

He battled alcohol addiction and openly confessed, “In my private life, I’m not perfect,” the Hollywood star admitted. “I never have been. I’ve talked about it for years.”

Speaking about himself, he expressed that the person who once spent time on the casino floor would soon transform into a new version of himself, focused on building a better life. This, he believed, was the best way to care for himself without causing pain to those who cared about him.

Alongside his struggles with addiction, the family man also faced a serious health issue that required life-changing surgery. The public figure discovered he had kidney disease, a condition he believed could have been avoided during his childhood.

In a July 2011 interview, he explained that he was born with narrow ureters, which made it difficult for him to drain properly and caused frequent bed-wetting as a child.

However, instead of seeking medical help, his grandmother restricted his water intake, unaware of the underlying defect. By the age of 18, he developed hypertension, and his health continued to decline from that point onward.

“Kidney disease is not painful; I mean it is painful because it shows up in fatigue. So, you’re always tired. It misled me to think that I was tired because I was working so hard when really my kidneys were shutting down,” the movie star divulged.

The Los Angeles native’s health struggles intensified over time when he developed a congenital disorder that led to kidney failure, eventually making a kidney transplant necessary.

His then-wife made a profound decision and offered to donate one of her kidneys to save his life. When speaking on her heartfelt choice, she said, “It’s amazing to be able to help another human being in this way. You’re giving the gift of life.”

Meanwhile, her then-husband shared, “I think it was a miracle that my wife’s kidney could be used. Now I value each day because I don’t know how long this organ will hold out.”

The family man used a pseudonym when he arrived at the hospital for privacy under the guise of a “Tom Ace” alias. The evening after the surgery, their daughter visited them at the hospital but could only see her mother instead.

After the procedure, her then-husband felt better than ever. He recovered steadily each day, and once his body showed no signs of rejecting the kidney, the family knew the surgery had been a success. Just three weeks later, he was even able to enjoy his favorite game, golf.

His daughter expressed her gratitude towards her mother in an Instagram post, sharing a throwback family photo alongside her words. “12 years ago, my mom gave my father a kidney and I could not be more grateful for her gift and bravery. She is the most amazing woman I know and I will never be able to thank her enough,” she penned.

Despite Ann Serrano’s selfless act for her child’s father, George Lopez, he was unfaithful to her. In an interview, the mother of one shared that the “Lopez vs Lopez” star began acting out six years into their marriage.

She warned him that if it happened again, their marriage would be over. Sadly, history did repeat itself, and this time it was very public, as she discovered his infidelity through the tabloids.

“It was a pretty devastating way to find out. Your husband is leading a double life, basically. So, I just made the decision that that was just not something I could tolerate. And I decided to divorce him,” Ann disclosed.

When asked if she had ever mentioned wanting her kidney back, George confirmed that it had come up during their rocky period as a couple. He also reflected on his upbringing, noting that he lacked the tools needed to be a supportive partner.

The couple separated in November 2010 after 17 years of marriage, finalizing their divorce in July 2011. The separation was reportedly free of drama. In a joint statement, they described the decision as mutual and amicable, emphasizing their ongoing commitment as parents, business partners, and co-founders of the Lopez Foundation.

In a TikTok video featuring both of her parents several years later, Mayan boldly questioned who was responsible for ending their marriage. Her mother jokingly pointed at her father and stated, “Your dad didn’t realize that you had to stop dating when you got married. You have to stop dating other people when you [get] married.