Jennifer Lopez ‘Wants To Feel Carefree Again’ After Divorce

The enduring entertainer is rumored to be making ready for a grand return to the relationship scene, however this time with a extra discerning eye and a give attention to defending her coronary heart. 

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in July 2022, 18 years after their preliminary break up in January 2004. The facility couple, nonetheless, filed for divorce final August and finalized it in January 2025.

Sources counsel the celebrity is embracing her newfound freedom because the second chapter with Affleck is formally closed. In keeping with an insider, “She’s again on the market mixing within the Hollywood scene and plans to be entrance and middle for the remainder of awards season.”

“She says she’s finished moping round and crying over her divorce, she desires to have enjoyable once more,” the insider continued. Lopez’s need for a extra lighthearted way of living appears to be a precedence at this stage.

The supply added, “Greater than something, she desires to really feel carefree once more, she desires to embrace her independence.” In Touch studies that the singer is already again on the social scene after her divorce was finalized, and he or she is reportedly open to assembly somebody new, significantly throughout the leisure trade. 

Whereas discussing her upcoming film, “Kiss of the Spider Lady,” on the Sundance Movie Competition in January, the 55-year-old emphasised her perception within the energy of affection. Lopez emphatically acknowledged that she believes “that love heals all divides.” Describing the movie, she added:

“It is about two totally different individuals who come collectively and discover the humanity in each other and fall in love. To me, that’s one thing that’s particular and must be seen. We’re all simply human. It is an necessary film on this approach.”

Other than her new movie, sources famous that Lopez can also be using a wave of success along with her current mission, “Unstoppable.” In addition they added that the finalization of her divorce from Affleck appears to have supplied a way of closure and allowed her to maneuver ahead.

The Blast reported that the couple enlisted the experience of famend divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to mediate their settlement. The absence of a prenup in superstar divorces usually results in contentious battles over funds, with {couples} both splitting property evenly or partaking in prolonged court docket disputes.

Nevertheless, Lopez and Affleck managed to keep away from this route, reaching an amicable decision. Their settlement reportedly stipulates that every get together will retain the property they individually earned throughout their two-year marriage.

Moreover, each Lopez and Affleck have waived any proper to spousal assist.  As they didn’t have any kids collectively throughout this marriage, points of kid assist and custody had been reportedly not an element of their settlement.

Lopez and Affleck’s divorce settlement protected their substantial particular person wealth. The settlement was significantly essential for Affleck, whose stake in his thriving manufacturing firm, Artists Fairness, represented a big monetary asset.

Affleck co-founded Artists Fairness together with his shut buddy Matt Damon in November 2022 earlier than getting married to Lopez. The manufacturing firm has seen appreciable success with movies like “Air,” “Unstoppable,” and “The Accountant 2.”

Their divorce settlement ensures that Affleck retains full possession of his share of Artist Fairness, which means Lopez is not going to obtain any portion of its worth.

Equally, the settlement safeguards Lopez’s earnings from her profitable movie profession throughout their marriage.  Her work in films comparable to “This Is Me… Now,” “The Mom,” “Shotgun Marriage ceremony,” and “Marry Me” will stay solely hers. 

Other than settling their funds, the previous lovebirds additionally got here to an settlement over their residence. The main points of their $61 million property, bought throughout their marriagewas settled, although the specifics of the settlement stay non-public.

The mansion is reportedly on the market, although it has not but discovered a purchaser. Whereas their romantic relationship has come to an finish, the 2 have maintained a friendship.  

Lopez and Affleck had been reportedly seen collectively shortly earlier than Christmas on the unique Soho Home in West Hollywood, sharing a meal. An insider acknowledged that Lopez and Affleck have “each intention of constant to be in one another’s lives regardless of not being romantically concerned.”

Together with her divorce finalized and her profession hovering, Jennifer Lopez is able to discover pleasure and new connections on her personal phrases.