Jennifer Lopez says she is not looking for another partner and finally understands the importance of cultivating a relationship with herself – and finding joy in the freedom.
Speaking with US comedian Nikki Glaser in Interview magazine, the 55-year-old actor and performer talked publicly for the first time since filing for divorce from actor Ben Affleck, 52, in August.
Jennifer Lopez has made her first comments on her divorce with Ben Affleck in Interview magazine’s fall 2024 issue.
The pair had previously dated – and become engaged – between 2002 and 2004. Lopez has also previously been married to musician Marc Anthony, dancer Cris Judd and actor Ojani Noa.
Lopez said the pain of her latest marriage breakdown almost destroyed her.
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“But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, “f—, that is exactly what I needed. Thank you, God. I’m sorry it took me so long. I’m sorry that you had to do this to me so many times. I should have learned it two or three times ago. I get it. You had to hit me really hard over the head with a f—ing sledgehammer,” she said.
“I finally got it! And by the way, that doesn’t mean I have everything figured out. Now I’m excited, when you say you’re just going to be on your own. Yes, I’m not looking for anybody.”
“Everything that I’ve done over the past 25, 30 years, being in these different challenging situations, what can I f—ing do when it’s just me flying on my own,” she said, “what if I’m just free?”
Lopez also spoke about her struggles with self-esteem, which she first chronicled in her 2014 memoir True Love.