She Donated Her Kidney to Her Famous Hollywood Actor, Only for Him to Betray Her Years Later
|A woman’s incredible sacrifice for her famous husband eventually led to heartbreak, tearing apart their family. His actions not only broke her heart but also hurt his relationship with their child. Learn the surprising words she shared after enduring this pain.
A well-known comedian and actor was married for nearly 20 years. His devoted wife made a life-changing sacrifice for him, only to face betrayal later.
Much like him, his former wife also worked in the entertainment industry, where they met. The couple got married in September 1993, and three years later, they welcomed their only child in April 1996.
Their marriage was far from perfect and filled with struggles and heartache. In a candid interview, the actor admitted he wasn’t perfect during his marriage.
He struggled with alcohol addiction and confessed, “In my private life, I’m not perfect. I never have been. I’ve talked about it for years.”
The actor also reflected on changing himself. He said he wanted to leave behind the person he used to be, focused on building a better life for himself and his loved ones.
Along with battling addiction, the actor faced serious health issues. He discovered he had kidney disease, which required major surgery.
In a 2011 interview, he revealed he was born with narrow ureters, which caused bed-wetting as a child. Instead of seeking help, his grandmother limited his water intake, unaware of the problem.
By age 18, he developed high blood pressure, and his health worsened. He later realized his constant fatigue wasn’t just from working hard—his kidneys were failing.
His condition eventually required a kidney transplant. His wife offered to donate one of her kidneys to save his life. She said, “It’s amazing to help another human being this way. You’re giving the gift of life.”
Her husband called it a miracle that her kidney was a match. After the surgery, their daughter visited them at the hospital, but she could only see her mother.
After the procedure, his wife explained that having one kidney didn’t make her feel different. The remaining kidney adjusted to handle the workload.
The surgery was successful, and the actor recovered well. Three weeks later, he was back to enjoying his favorite game, golf.
Their daughter later shared her gratitude for her mother on Instagram, calling her the most amazing woman she knows. She thanked her for giving her father the gift of life and allowing her to grow up with a healthy dad.
Despite Ann Serrano’s selflessness, her husband, George Lopez, was unfaithful. Ann revealed he started acting out six years into their marriage when their daughter was just three years old.
Determined to keep her family together, Ann tried therapy with George, who also worked on himself. She warned him that if it happened again, their marriage would be over.
Unfortunately, George’s infidelity became public, and Ann discovered it through the tabloids. She said, “It was a devastating way to find out. I decided I couldn’t tolerate it and chose to divorce him.”
George later admitted he deserved criticism after the divorce, especially since Ann had given him the “gift of life” by donating her kidney.
Ann and George separated in November 2010 after 17 years of marriage and finalized their divorce in July 2011. They described the decision as mutual and drama-free.
Their daughter, Mayan, was 15 at the time and deeply affected by the split. In a 2022 interview, she shared how hard it was to go through such a public divorce as a teenager.
She said, “People sometimes forget there’s a family behind those headlines.” She added that it took her years to heal, and at one point, she didn’t speak to her dad for over three years.
In a TikTok video years later, Mayan jokingly asked her parents who ended their marriage. Ann pointed to George and said, “Your dad didn’t realize you had to stop dating other people when you got married.”
Mayan also asked if her parents still loved each other. Ann replied, “Yeah, I love you,” and admitted that George was still her husband, friend, and the father of her child.
Despite their painful history, Ann and George remain close. They continue to co-parent and support each other, proving the strength of forgiveness and family love.