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Jennifer Lopez reflects on her divorce from Ben Affleck: "It was the best thing that ever happened to me"

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck parted ways in August 2024 after rekindling their relationship in 2022 and marrying the following year. Recently, Jennifer opened up about her personal growth following the split.

September 30, 2025 / 05:47 IST
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The singer revealed that working on her upcoming film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, became a “refuge” for her through both her highs and lows.
The singer revealed that working on her upcoming film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, became a “refuge” for her through both her highs and lows.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck separated in August 2024 after giving their relationship another shot in 2022 and getting married the next year. Recently, Jennifer shared her personal growth after their split.

Speaking at the CBS News’ “Sunday Morning”, Jennifer said, “It was the best thing that ever happened to me because it changed me."

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She spoke about how it helped her personally and her reconciliation with her life following the divorce. “It didn’t change me. It helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow [and] become more self-aware," said the 56-year-old singer-actor.

Jennifer also said, “I’m a different person now than I was last year, a year and a half ago."