Jennifer Lopez Calls Past Year ‘Intense’ Amid Divorce, Seeks Relaxation

Jennifer Lopez has described the last year as “intense,” particularly in light of her ongoing divorce from Ben Affleck. In an interview, the actress opened up about how challenging this period has been and shared her plans for the upcoming holiday season amidst the public scrutiny surrounding her split.

Lopez stated, “This past year has been pretty intense for me, and I’m really looking forward to spending time with my kids and family as we come together from the East Coast. The holidays have always been a special time for us since I was young. I cherish those moments with my sisters where we can just relax, have fun, and create new memories.”

Celebrating the holidays means a lot to Lopez, who reflected on the importance of family time. “We rarely get to see each other through the year, so we really catch up on everyone’s lives during this time. It’s truly beautiful, and I enjoy every minute,” she said.

The award-winning singer also revealed her love for holiday traditions. “I adore all the decorations, hot chocolate, music, and food. I aim to make everything feel like a storybook experience for my kids. I’m just a sucker for the holidays,” Lopez added.

As a mother to twins Emme and Max, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony, Lopez emphasizes the significance of family during this festive period. Her children have formed close bonds with Affleck’s kids—Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he had with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on August 20 after two years of marriage, officially marking their separation as of April 26. Leading up to her filing, there was widespread speculation about marital issues. A source revealed that Affleck was focusing on his children and trying to mend the fallout from their marriage struggles, while Garner was doing her best to maintain a united front for the kids.

Affleck moved out of their shared home in May, with the couple listing it for sale shortly thereafter. He also purchased a new property in Los Angeles around the time of Lopez’s birthday, leading to further speculation about their relationship.

A source indicated that Lopez had thought she had finally found lasting happiness with Affleck, but was understandably hurt by the turn of events. “J. Lo doesn’t know how it came to this. She really thought she’d finally found her happily ever after, but then Ben pulled the rug out from under her. She may appear strong publicly, but inside she is struggling,” the insider shared.

As the holiday season approaches, Lopez seems focused on building new traditions with her family while navigating this difficult transition in her personal life.