Jennifer Lopez is moving into a new season of life. The I’m Real singer admits that though the past couple of years have been a real challenge, between her divorce from Ben Affleck and the career bumps. She’s finally ready to embrace the next chapter of her life.
Lopez didn’t hold back when opening up about her failed marriage to Ben Affleck. It was a heartbreaking time for her, but after some time and healing, she has changed her tune. The Daily Mail now reports that Jennifer now believes that he divorce from Ben was and is the best thing that has ever happened to her.

According to Jennifer Lopez, the end of “Bennifer 2.0” pushed her into a whole new chapter she didn’t even realize she needed. Fans will recall that Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, on what would have been the couple’s second wedding anniversary, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce was finalized over the summer. It is no secret that after announcing the news of her split from Affleck, she could barely function. JLo agrees. She really struggled at times and had trouble juggling her personal struggles and professional commitments.
Jennifer Lopez Admits To Finding Growth Among Ben Affleck Heartbreak
Lopez and Affleck spent months at odds. Jennifer was bitter that Ben seemingly embraced their divorce so quickly. As recently reported, the former pair reportedly bickered back and forth until one day, Ben stopped communicating with his ex.
Despite everything, even in the darkest moments, Lopez claims she leaned into her struggles, learning to build and gather strength. She described it as living through “the best and worst of times.” It took her some time, but Jennifer says she is now able to realize that their divorce forced her to reevaluate all aspects of her life.

“She is trying to convince herself and looking pathetic doing so. She needs to move on as Ben has,” one commenter writes.
“Ben’s divorce from her was the best thing that happened to him,” suggests another.
“Wow. The same thing she said after every breakup/divorce. But she still has time to mature, at least 3 more times,” a third writes.
“Never fails to embarrass herself,” one more adds.
JLo now sees that the painful experience has reshaped her. It made her more self-aware and allowed her to embrace happiness in new ways. Jennifer Lopez now deems summer 2025 the best of her life.
Jennifer claims she will no longer mope about when things are not going according to plan. Instead, she will lean into the joy, fun, and blessings after rediscovering what truly mattered to her.
In her own words, Jennifer Lopez reveals she is a “different person” than she was a year ago. And if her radiant reflections are any indication, Lopez is proof that sometimes the end of a love story is exactly what you need to begin your best chapter yet.