JLo's AMAs Performance a PR Move Post Ben Affleck Divorce, ‘Source' Claims
Jennifer Lopez had the internet talking after her intoxicating performance at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The singer and songwriter, who also hosted this year's ceremony, made jaws drop when she locked lips with both male and female dancers during her epic opening number. While Lopez's on-stage act garnered mixed reactions, a report has now claimed that her performance at the AMAs was a PR move following her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez's much-talked-about performance at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) may have been a strategic move, a new report has suggested. The Daily Mail exclusively learned from a source that the 55-year-old singer-actor 'followed the direction of her PR.' They claimed that Lopez 'did exactly what she was told to do for her post-Ben [Affleck] comeback.' The actor parted ways with her ex-husband last year when she filed for divorce in August.
The former spouses' divorce was finalized in January this year. Since then, Jennifer Lopez has remained occupied with her back-to-back gigs, including the AMAs. The Daily Mail source continued to share that the singer 'is living her best life and has zero f—s to give right now.' The insider noted that she stayed 'brave' despite having 'dealt with so much uncertainty.' They even added that Lopez 'did not allow the negative commentary to bring her down.' Instead, she 'kept going and living her life.'
Besides her alleged PR move at the AMAs, Jennifer Lopez has recently been candid about her outlook on life. It's clear she is focusing on her career and having a good time. Lopez told PEOPLE during a recent interview that 'it seems like a perfect summer to celebrate being free and being happy.' The musician added, 'Just everything in my life right now just feels really healthy and good.' Lopez also expressed her excitement for her upcoming WorldPride gig and the 'Up All Night: Live in 2025' tour.
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