But cynicism remains and it does seem odd that the best man at Lopez's wedding was not a long-time friend of Judd's, but rather the superstar's manager.

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Mr Bazire, a board member of luxury goods giant LVMH, was best man at Mr Sarkozy's wedding to supermodel Carla Bruni in February 2008.

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Mr. Longueuil was the best man at Mr. Freeman's 2009 wedding, and Mr. Freeman was to return the favor this month as a groomsman when Mr. Longueuil got married.

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