Let’s be real, folks. Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to the spotlight, but amid her divorce from Ben Affleck, she’s been candid about the challenges this year has thrown her way. The multi-talented star, known for her work in films like Hustlers, has revealed how she plans to navigate the upcoming holidays, even as her split from the Batman actor continues to play out under public scrutiny.
Heading Into the Holidays with a Full Heart
Jennifer, in a heartfelt interview with People published on November 5, shared her excitement for the holidays, focusing on what truly matters—family. “It was a pretty intense year for me,” she admitted, “and I’m most looking forward to spending time with my kids and my family coming out from the East Coast.”
She went on to express her deep-rooted love for the holidays, a sentiment that has stayed with her since childhood. “The holidays are such a special time for us, and they’ve always been since I was a little girl,” Jennifer reminisced. “And I really look forward to those moments when I can be with my sisters and just relax and have fun and create new memories.”
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Family: The Anchor in a Storm
At 55, Jennifer doesn’t take family time for granted, especially during the holidays. “We don’t get to see each other all year, so we kind of catch up on what everybody’s doing and how life is,” she shared, emphasizing the beauty of reconnecting with loved ones. “It’s just a beautiful time. I really enjoy it.”
A Winter Wonderland in Her Home
Jennifer is all about creating a magical atmosphere at home during the holidays. “I love all of the decorations and the hot chocolate and the music and the food,” she said with a smile. “And I’m one of those people who really tries to make it out of a storybook for my kids with all of those things. I’m a sucker for the holidays,” confessed the singer of “Let’s Get Loud.”
As a mom to twins Emme and Max, whom she welcomed with ex-husband Marc Anthony, Jennifer cherishes the moments spent with her children. During her marriage to Ben, 52, her kids formed a close bond with Ben’s children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner.
On August 20, Jennifer filed for divorce from Ben after two years of marriage, citing April 26 as their separation date. The decision came after months of rumors hinting at marital issues. An insider confided in Closer that Ben was “focused on his kids, as much as he can be, and trying to repair whatever damage this has done.”
“Jennifer Garner is doing her best to put on a united front with Ben for the kids’ sake,” the source added, highlighting the sensitivity of the situation. “He hates that they’ve been pulled into this. Unfortunately, Jen’s twins have been through this several times before.”
Ben’s Moves and J. Lo’s Reaction
Ben moved out of their shared home in May, according to In Touch, and didn’t attend J. Lo’s extravagant Bridgerton-themed 55th birthday bash in the Hamptons in July. Around the same time, the couple listed their marital home for $68 million. Just before the divorce filing, Ben purchased a house in Los Angeles without Jennifer.
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“J. Lo doesn’t know how it came to this,” a source told In Touch earlier this year. “She really thought she’d finally found her happily ever after, and then Ben pulled the rug out from under her. She’s putting up a brave front in public, but she’s seething on the inside.”
