Jennifer Lopez Is Still Betting On Love

Jennifer Lopez has been through four divorces, countless headlines, and one very public rekindling — but she’s not done believing in love. Appearing on CBS Mornings, the Kiss of the Spider Woman star opened up about life after her 2024 divorce from Ben Affleck, sharing that her heart remains “one hundred percent hopeful.” What’s changed isn’t her faith in romance, but her understanding of herself. “The more self-aware I become with the lessons I learn and the hardships I go through,” she said, “the more I feel whole and complete on my own.”

When Love Evolves, Not Ends

Lopez and Affleck — whose on-again, off-again love story became pop culture canon — continue to keep things amicable. The actor joined his ex-wife at a Spider Woman screening this week, fueling whispers of a soft reunion. Affleck, who co-produced the film, even recommended Lopez for the role of Ingrid Luna, a part she says she was “born to play.” As she told CBS Mornings, “If it wasn’t for Ben, the movie wouldn’t have gotten made.”

The Art of Becoming Whole

Now 56, Lopez seems less interested in chasing a fairytale and more focused on embodying one. Her words carry the calm of someone who’s learned that love isn’t just about being chosen — it’s about choosing yourself first. “I’m excited for everything in the future,” she said, her voice steady, her gaze forward. And for J.Lo, that optimism feels less like a performance and more like the quiet, steady rhythm of someone who’s finally at peace with her own story.