Jennifer Lopez breaks silence on Ben Affleck divorce: “I had to stop running and face myself”

Jennifer Lopez breaks silence on Ben Affleck divorce: “I had to stop running and face myself”

Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her divorce from Ben Affleck, revealing that the breakup forced her to pause her career and focus on understanding herself.

In a recent interview with Nightline, the global superstar said that after filing for divorce from Affleck in August 2024, she made the difficult decision to step away from work and spend time reflecting on her life.

“I had to stop everything and take a year off,” Lopez explained. “I canceled my tours and stayed home. I wanted to face what happened instead of running from it through work, another person, or something else.”

The singer and actress said the period of self reflection was also important for her children, who were deeply affected by the situation.

“I needed to be home with my kids,” she said. “I couldn’t blame anyone else, so I just wanted to understand myself.”

Despite the emotional challenges, Lopez said she now feels stronger and happier.

“Right now I feel really good. I’m very happy and I feel at peace,” she said. “When I was younger it felt scary because I didn’t know if I could do it. I was always afraid to be on my own.”

Although she is currently single, Lopez says she still feels surrounded by love.

“This year I’m a mom to kids who are graduating and going to college. I’m a dancer, an entertainer, and an actress. I feel grateful and fulfilled,” she added.

The singer’s candid comments mark one of the first times she has spoken publicly about the emotional impact of her split from Affleck and the personal growth that followed.