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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 15
Jennifer Lopez Calls Ben Affleck Divorce a Great Decision After 3-Year Marriage
Updated
Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 15

Jennifer Lopez Calls Ben Affleck Divorce a Great Decision After 3-Year Marriage

3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 15

Summary

  • On Monday's Smartless podcast, Jennifer Lopez said her divorce from Ben Affleck was a "great decision" and described the split as a turning point rather than something to blame solely on her ex.
  • Lopez said canceling her summer tour forced her to confront "what is going on with you," pushing her toward self-reflection and what she called inner healing instead of looking for love elsewhere.
  • The breakup became public in May 2024 after tour cancellation and reports that Affleck had moved out; the couple had reunited about 20 years after their 2002 engagement and married in July 2022.
  • Earlier this month on Jimmy Kimmel, Lopez said she "should have done it sooner" and signaled she has fully embraced being single, framing the divorce as part of a broader reset.

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