Jennifer Lopez Breaks Her Silence: The Emotional Talk She Had With Her Twins After Ben Affleck Divorce
Breaking up is never easy — but when children are involved, the heartache cuts even deeper.
In a candid new interview, global superstar Jennifer Lopez is finally opening up about the emotional toll of her high-profile split from Ben Affleck — and the heart-to-heart conversation she had with her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, during the painful journey.
“I had a really tough year”
The world watched in shock as one of Hollywood’s most iconic love stories came to an end. After months of speculation, Lopez, 55, officially filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, in August 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple, once hailed as the ultimate power duo, had quietly separated in April, but kept the details of their split largely private — until now.
Speaking with Spanish publication El País, Lopez opened up about the personal struggles she faced behind the scenes.
“I had a really tough year,” she admitted. “Unexpected things happened. So, I read a lot of books. I did a lot of self-introspection. I did meditation. I prayed a lot.”
Determined to protect her family and find peace, Lopez focused on strengthening the bond with her children.
“I wanted to improve my relationship with God. I wanted to really solidify the family unit that is me and my two children, my twins.”
A Promise to Her Kids
Lopez revealed the emotional moment she sat down with Emme and Max — her children with ex-husband Marc Anthony — to speak openly about the breakup.
“I said, ‘I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you’re going to see that I’ll come out the other side stronger and better.’”
True to her word, Lopez says the family has come through stronger than ever.
“They feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.”
Jennifer Lopez Reflects on Healing, Growth, and Love After Ben Affleck Split: “It’s About What You Do With the Experience”
Since her deeply personal split from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has been on a powerful journey of healing — not just for herself, but for her family.
In her revealing interview with El País, Lopez opened up about the inner work she’s done since the end of her marriage.
“I read a lot of books on childhood, marriage, relationships, different styles of love, the brain, science…” she shared. “Over the years, I’ve done individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy. I’ve had everything. I’m always kind of searching.”
Her commitment to self-discovery has been central to her recovery.
“I think it’s all about learning about yourself. You have to be ready for that. And you have to want it,” she continued. “Even when you want it, it’s hard to change certain things. But you can.”
Lopez on Strength and Resilience: “What Defines You Is What You Do With It”
While the end of her marriage was painful, Lopez is choosing to focus on transformation over turmoil.
“Everybody goes through hard times in their life. And it’s what you do in those moments that really does define you,” she said. “Not the relationship, not the man — what defines you is what you’re doing with the experiences that you’re faced with.”
Affleck’s Quiet Struggle: “There’s No Scandal — Just Life”
Ben Affleck, for his part, admitted that talking about their breakup has been emotionally vulnerable.
“There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue,” he told reporters. “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”
Affleck, 52, described the end of their relationship not as a dramatic moment, but as a gradual evolution:
“As you get older… there is no ‘So-and-so did this.’ It’s just… life.”
Looking Forward: Both Ready to Love Again
Despite the heartbreak, both stars seem ready to move forward. According to In Touch, Affleck has expressed to close friends that he’s open to finding love again — and even hopes to expand his family someday.
“He’s most happy when he’s in a long-term relationship with someone he respects and sees as an equal,” a friend shared. “He’s determined to find that again.”
Lopez, too, hasn’t given up on love. A source told Page Six, “Jennifer is ready to put herself out there again… Her friends have encouraged her to date, and she’s definitely open to meeting someone new.”