Jennifer Lopez's Birthday Gift to Boyfriend Casper Smart
Jennifer Lopez has purchased a brand new truck for her boyfriend, Casper Smart, for his 25th birthday on Friday night and the pair reportedly celebrated the occasion with dinner at an upscale West Hollywood restaurant.
Lopez, 42, surprised Smart, whom she began dating shortly after ending her marriage to Marc Anthony in July, with a customized white Dodge Ram truck, according to People magazine.
"Jennifer had planned a fun day to celebrate Casper's birthday. [She] knew that Casper really wanted a truck, and Casper was very excited about the generous gift," a source told People.
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"Casper was so excited about his new truck that he decided to drive it to dinner, [Lopez] was smiling about Casper's excitement," the source added.
The beaming mother of two was photographed in the passenger seat of Smart's new truck and took to Twitter to wish him a happy birthday.
"@BEAUcasperSMART 'Beau has a birthday we're so glad we hope it[']s the happiest Birthday Beau ever has!' #singingtweet. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR!!!" Lopez Tweeted.
The couple dined with friends at Cecconi's private Butterfly Room in West Hollywood, which is renowned for its Northern Italian cuisine.
Smart, a professional back-up dancer, was recently forced to defend the 18-year age gap between him and Lopez and took to Twitter to address ongoing criticisms.
"Age, status, n opinions of others are irrelevant. Our hearts are endless and our souls infinite...To be continued," Casper tweeted.
"Our ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the precious time remaining...To be continued," he wrote.
"We should all honor our time here by indulging our passion and dreams. So, close your ears and open your hearts; Love and be happy!" he later added.
Smart has reportedly been helping Lopez get through her impending divorce from Anthony, and it is still unclear when the divorce will be finalized.
