Jennifer Lopez reveals how she addressed Ben Affleck divorce to twins
Emma and Max's love don't cost a thing.
Jennifer Lopez got candid about how her 17-year-old twins helped her through the tough year she had after splitting with ex-husband Ben Affleck following two years of marriage.
'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.' I promised them that and I did it,' the singer, 55, who shares her children with ex-husband Marc Anthony, told Spanish paper El País.
8 Jennifer Lopez and her twins Emme and Max.
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Lopez added, 'And they feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.'
The couple tied the knot in 2022, nearly two decades after calling off their first engagement.
8 Jennifer Lopez hugs her kids.
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By August 2024, the artist filed for divorce from the actor, 52, The pair finalized their split in January.
'I'm happier that I'm a step further along than I was a year ago, two years ago, three years ago… I'm proud of myself for that and I'm proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they're stronger and better because of it,' Lopez explained. 'So, it's a great time to go out there and dance and sing and have a good time with everybody.'
This isn't the first time the Grammy nominee has spoken candidly about the breakup, as back in October, Lopez told Interview Magazine she has no regrets about their relationship.
'That doesn't mean it didn't almost take me out for good. It almost did,' she expressed. 'But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, 'F–k, 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.''
8 Jennifer Lopez shares sweet video to celebrate twins Emme and Max's 17th birthday.
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At the time of their split, rumors surfaced about how hard the hitmaker allegedly tried to make things work the second time around.
A source told People that Lopez 'did spend a lot of time making sure Ben was happy and had everything he needed.'
'The way she cared for him was almost childlike,' the insider continued. 'Friends constantly reminded her that she's not responsible for his feelings. He's very moody and dark at times. Jennifer appreciates life in another way. She's very grateful for everything.'
8 Jennifer Lopez poses with her child.
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8 Jennifer Lopez celebrates her child's birthday.
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They also claimed that Affleck had 'erratic mood swings,' which allegedly contributed to their split.
'The truth is there was a great deal of love but also unfortunately what became clear were Ben's erratic mood swings that he couldn't hide from the press, as much as he tried to,' the source confessed. 'You could see the erratic behavior, the giant mood swings.'
The insider added that the 'Daredevil' star would allegedly go from 'being incredibly happy and warm — the best light that emanated from him' to 'the deepest, darkest behavior.'
'I think he was signaling a message to the press,' the source said.
8 Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and their kids.
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'But when the mood swings and the big highs and big lows informed a toxicity that was pervasive, no one can help you — you have to help yourself.'
Despite going their separate ways, both Lopez and Affleck, who share kids Samuel, 13, Seraphina, 16, and Violet, 19, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, have stayed close to one another's children.
In fact, they all attended the premiere of the producer's latest action/thriller, 'The Accountant 2,' in April.
At the event, Affleck told Entertainment Tonight, 'The kids are here, Jen's kids are here. I'm very, very excited. I love when all the kids come out.'
8 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the Ralph Lauren SS23 Runway Show.
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He also clarified that they are on good terms.
'I don't read the stuff online much, and sometimes I get the sense that people perpetuate the idea of … they wanna find something negative to talk about,' Affleck stressed.
'For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, great to my kids, great ongoing relationship with them,' continued the 'Air' director. 'I love her kids. They're wonderful. She's [an] enormously important, tremendous person of a lot of integrity who I adore and am grateful to.'
8 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles Special Screening of 'Marry Me' on February 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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When the reporter praised Affleck for being 'a really good dad,' he simply responded, 'I try my best.'
'I'm thrilled that the kids are here with me. The relationships that you can have with children like that, it's the joy of my life. And those kids are amazing, and I'm glad that this is a movie they want to come to.'
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