American singer Jennifer Lopez has finally addressed her highly publicized split from actor Ben Affleck, marking the end of their two-year marriage.
The superstar spoke about the emotional toll of the breakup during an interview for Interview Magazine’s 55th-anniversary edition, where she appeared on the cover in a stunning leopard print ensemble.
While Lopez didn’t mention Affleck by name, she reflected on her challenges this year, calling it “sad” and “scary.”
The Atlas actress shared that her life had “blown up” and revealed the profound life lessons she is still learning.
She filed for divorce on August 20, which ironically marked what would have been their second wedding anniversary.
During the interview with Nikki Glaser, Lopez admitted that after the breakup, she felt the need to be alone, explaining, “You have to be healthy. You have to be complete if you want something more complete.”
She added that she had to prove that she could be independent, even though she thought she had already learned that lesson.
Lopez was candid when asked if she’s currently looking to date: “I’m not looking for anybody.”
She emphasized that being single is hard, describing the emotions as “lonely, unfamiliar, scary, sad, and desperate.”
However, the singer said that sitting with those feelings has allowed her to realize that she is capable of joy and happiness alone, without relying on a relationship for fulfillment.
Lopez also shared her perspective on personal growth, stating that life is a “lifelong process” of learning and evolving.
She acknowledged that while she’s had moments where she believed she had figured things out, life would throw new challenges her way to test her understanding.
The 55-year-old star has been married four times since embarking on her journey into matrimony.
Reflecting on her failed marriage, she noted that the key to growth is introspection, saying, “It’s easy to blame everybody else, but the real work is figuring yourself out.”
Lopez emphasized the importance of looking inward, identifying the choices that lead to repeated patterns, and learning from those experiences.
Lopez also spoke about love and boundaries, explaining that someone truly loves you will help you heal and grow.
She added that she’s not setting new expectations for a future partner because she’s not actively seeking anyone.
For the first time as a single woman, Lopez said she’s realized that being in a relationship is unnecessary for happiness.
“We think, ‘I have to have that to be whole and happy,’ but you don’t,” she concluded.
