Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Split from Ben Affleck: “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
Jennifer Lopez has reflected on her split from actor Ben Affleck, calling the experience “the best thing that ever happened” to her. The 56-year-old singer and songwriter shared her thoughts during an interview on CBS News’ Sunday Morning on September 28.
“Because it changed me. It helped me grow in the way that I needed to,” Lopez told host Lee Cowan, describing how the breakup influenced her personal growth.
Despite their divorce, Affleck remains connected to Lopez professionally. He is an executive producer on her upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January—the same month their divorce was finalized.
Lopez also recounted the challenges of filming during a difficult period in her life. “It was a really tough time. Every moment on set, every moment I was doing this role, I was so happy, and then back home, it was not great. And it was just like, ‘How do I work inside of this?’” she said, describing the emotional struggle she faced while playing Ingrid Luna in the movie, which hits theaters on October 10, 2025.
The singer’s relationship history with Affleck goes back decades. They first met in 2002, got engaged, and then called it off in 2004. Lopez went on to marry singer Marc Anthony that same year, welcoming twins Max and Emme before separating in 2014. Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005, with whom he has three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, before divorcing in 2018.
Lopez and Affleck eventually reconciled in 2021 and married in a private Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022. The high-profile couple, however, divorced in August 2024 after two years of marriage.
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