Jennifer Lopez Breaks Her Silence After Divorce from Ben Affleck: I'm Living the Happiest Days of My Life

Global star Jennifer Lopez revealed new details about her life after her divorce from star Ben Affleck, confirming that she is living a different phase filled with freedom and happiness, during a much-anticipated television interview with Nightline, part of which was aired on Good Morning America.

Lopez: I Feel Free for the First Time in Years

Lopez, 56, stated that she is currently experiencing one of the happiest times of her life after her marriage to Affleck ended.
She added in the interview's teaser: "I am living the happiest days of my life now, and for the first time, I feel free and living alone... It's truly a wonderful feeling."
The American star explained that she hasn't clearly experienced this feeling since her early twenties, noting that having people constantly in her life sometimes made her feel that things were out of her control.

A Year of Reflection After Divorce

Lopez revealed that she decided to take a long break after the divorce to reorganize her life.
She said she took a full year off, during which she canceled her tours and distanced herself from constant appearances, preferring to spend time with her family and reflect on her personal experience.
She added: "I wanted to stay home with my kids, and stop running away with work or another person, just to reflect and face what happened."

Her Current Emotional State

Regarding her love life now, Lopez confirmed that she is single, but she is living in a state of stability and happiness.
She said: "Things are great now... I am very happy and feel wonderful."
She also pointed out that her biggest source of support in her life right now is her twins, Max and Emme, who are 18 years old and preparing to enter college this year.

Artistic Focus in Las Vegas

On the artistic front, Lopez is currently focusing on her concert shows "Up All Night" in Las Vegas, which will continue until March 28.
The star confirmed that she has prepared special surprises for her audience, including a live orchestra on stage and reinterpreting some of her famous songs with new musical arrangements.

A Long Love Story Ending in Divorce

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship began for the first time in 2002, before their engagement ended shortly after.
However, the couple rekindled their relationship in 2021, before marrying in 2022, with the marriage officially ending in January 2025.
This marks Lopez's fourth divorce in a romantic journey spanning nearly 27 years.