" Love Do n't Cost a Thing " was met with worldwide commercial success and is considered " classic Lopez " . It peaked within the top ten in the United States and foreign markets including Australia , France , Germany and Ireland , as well as peaking at number one in Canada , New Zealand and the United Kingdom , among other countries . " Love Do n't Cost a Thing " was also a radio hit , becoming her first single to top the American Hot 100 airplay chart . The music video for " Love Do n't Cost a Thing " directed by Paul Hunter and choreographed by Darrin Dewitt Henson was met with acclaim , garnering MTV Video Music Award and ALMA Award nominations . It became one of the year 's most-viewed clips , and was highly requested on the music video broadcasting series , '' Total Request Live '' . The music video subsequently became notorious after Lopez married Cris Judd , one of the back-up dancers who appeared in it . Lopez has performed " Love Do n't Cost a Thing " live on numerous occasions , including the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards and the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City , held days before 9/11
2001 MTV Video Music Awards
2001 MTV Video Music Awards
Love Don't Cost a Thing (song)