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As 2026 approaches, Jennifer Lopez is enjoying her single life. The Kiss of the Spider-Woman star hasn’t dated nearly a year since her divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized, People reported on Monday.
A source told the outlet that Lopez is focused on her family and career: “For her, it’s all about work and her kids. She seems happy and content.” Lopez has 17-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck on August 20, 2024, exactly two years after their second wedding in Georgia, and listed April 26 as their separation date. The divorce was finalized in early 2025. The couple’s split ends a much-publicized reunion that began in 2021, nearly 20 years after they first called off their engagement in 2004.
Speaking to Nikki Glazer for Interview magazine in October 2024, Lopez opened up about coming to terms with living alone after years of emotional hardship. “Yes, I’m not looking for anyone. Everything I’ve done over the last 25, 30 years has been in different difficult situations. What can I do when I’m the only one flying alone… What would I do if I was just free?” she said.
She expressed similar sentiments during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, where she reflected on her past relationships and self-esteem. “What I learned is not that I’m not loved, it’s that they are not capable,” Lopez said. She also said she has no intention of using dating apps and considers herself “outdated.”
Sources previously told Us Weekly that being single has empowered Lopez, who feels “stronger in solitude” and “freed” to make decisions without compromise. “Jen feels more comfortable in her skin than ever,” a source told the magazine. “She has a sense of independence and peace. She’s in a great place right now.”
