Jennifer Lopez goes Christmas shopping in Los Angeles, spreading holiday cheers despite ‘disappointing’ Thanksgiving without Ben Affleck. On Thursday, the mother of two celebrated her first Thanksgiving post-divorce, taking to Instagram to share a pic of herself in the kitchen, apparently getting her stuffed Turkey ready. Fans were quick to point out how lonely she looked in the photo with a “forced” smile on her face, attributing it to Affleck’s absence. However, the star has proven herself capable of radiating joy on her own, determined to make the most of the holiday season.
She recently hit the streets of Los Angeles for some holiday shopping, appearing in high spirits as she went about her business at Polo Ralph Lauren. Photos from the shopping run showed Lopez in a white t-shirt and wide-leg, belted blue jeans, layering with an oversized beige trench coat. The singer let her curls hang loosely down her shoulders, accessorizing with a designer bag, high-heeled sandals, and aviator shades. Despite embarking on the Christmas shopping run by herself, Jennifer Lopez appeared to enjoy every moment, evident in her cheerful demeanor.
Jennifer Lopez’s Holiday Plans May Involve Ben Affleck
Just days prior, the 55-year-old joined friends in Hollywood to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving lunch, flaunting her famous curves in tight jeans and a white shirt. The outing, in the wake of her divorce, proves just how well she is moving on from her Affleck era. However, sources have claimed the star is not ready to move on just yet, nursing ambitions to win back her ex over the holidays.
According to one insider, Jennifer Lopez went as far as planning a big Thanksgiving dinner, inviting Ben Affleck, his ex Jennifer Garner, and their kids, as part of her mission to lure him in” this holiday. By the looks, her holiday game plan did not go as she envisioned, as Affleck spent his Thanksgiving miles away with Garner, seemingly blowing her off.
Photos of the two handing out meal packs at a homeless shelter made the rounds on Thursday, earning them praise across the media. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez spent the holiday at home, offering a glimpse into her meal spread on the gram, while extending hearty wishes to fans.
The singer previously opened up about her plans for the holidays, admitting she was looking forward to it. Speaking to People, she admitted she had no intentions of spending the season alone. Rather, she looked forward to reconnecting and spending more time with loved ones, including her kids, Max and Emme, her sisters Lyndah and Leslie, as well as their mom Guadalupe Rodriguez. With such a rich holiday list to work with, what more could she ask for?
