Jennifer Lopez Is 'Having The Time Of Her Life' 1 Year After Ben Affleck Divorce Filing

By Afouda Bamidele on August 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT

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Jennifer Lopez's post-divorce life is golden!

According to sources, the actress/singer is having the best time without her former hubby, Ben Affleck. They claimed she is thriving in her personal life and career following her "Up All Night" tour. 

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck became a couple in the early 2000s but failed to make it down the aisle. They reunited and tied the knot in July 2022; however, their second chance at love did not stand the test of time.

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Jennifer Lopez Is Reportedly Happier Without Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez at 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards
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Lopez's post-divorce life has been a blast, according to sources, who recently claimed she isn't dwelling on the past but is focused on the future. A year after her romantic ties to Affleck ended, the entertainer has filled her days with work and couldn't be happier.

"She's been having the time of her life this summer. She loved connecting with fans all over the world. The tour was amazing," a source said about her "Up All Night" gig. They added that the shows have been "a great focus for her" as she loved doing what she enjoys.

Besides touring, the source told PEOPLE that Lopez is thriving in her acting career. She would reportedly start promoting her upcoming movie musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which she filmed last year in New York amid the end of her marriage to Affleck.

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How The Multi-Hyphenate Star Stayed Busy

The source noted the upcoming musical meant a lot to Lopez as she had come a long way since filming the movie. "She's very happy and just grateful for her life," they added. The multi-hyphenate star stayed busy throughout her divorce from Affleck, sparing no time for drama.

Weeks after she filed for divorce in August 2024, Lopez attended the Toronto International Film Festival to promote the wrestling biopic "Unstoppable." She starred in the movie, which was produced by Affleck and his longtime pal Matt Damon.

She marked the new year by attending Variety's Creative Impact Awards event in January, where she was honored with the Legend and Groundbreakers award. That same month, Lopez attended the world premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at the Sundance Film Festival.

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The Singer Is Reportedly Using Music To Address Her Feelings

Lopez's tour started in July, taking her through Spain and other European countries before ending in Sardinia on August 12. She would reportedly bring her "Up All Night" gig to Las Vegas to round up 2025 and welcome 2026 from December 30 to January 3.

The entertainer's Las Vegas gig followed sources' claims that she was addressing her feelings through music. The Blast shared that Lopez blessed 30 lucky fans with six new songs at an exclusive listening party in Los Angeles.

One of the tracks featured the lyrics "I'm stronger after the wreckage of you," which a source claimed was Lopez insinuating that "Ben's the one that fell apart, not her." They noted she was unapologetically singing her truth and did not care if Affleck was upset.

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Jennifer Lopez Says She's Done With Marriage

Jennifer Lopez attends the "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" Premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 26, 2025 in Park City, Utah. 27 Jan 2025
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Last month, Lopez made waves for declaring she had no interest in walking down the aisle after four divorces. The Blast covered the story, reporting that she was performing on her tour when she noticed a fan sign that read, "JLo, marry me?"

She paused her performance to read the sign aloud before replying, "I think I'm done with that. Yeah, I tried that a few times." Lopez first walked down the aisle in 1997, saying her vows to Ojani Noa, a Miami waiter she met in the late '90s. Their union barely lasted a year before they separated.

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Lopez tied the knot a second time to backup dancer Cris Judd in 2001, and their brief marriage ended within nine months, with their divorce finalization occurring in 2003. She had a longer union with singer Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014, and her fourth marriage was to Affleck.

Ben Affleck Marked His First Birthday Without His Former Partner Quietly

Ben Affleck is joined by two of his kids as he walks the Pacific Palisades 4th of July parade with their dogs
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Eight months after the finalization of his divorce from Lopez, Affleck clocked 53 surrounded by two of his three children. Page Six reported that he was spotted having lunch with the kids at Huckleberry Café in Santa Monica, California.

The "Batman" actor donned matching khaki trousers with his son, Samuel, while his white button-up shirt matched his daughter, Seraphina's white top. The family was photographed leaving the eatery, with the patriarch holding a to-go bag.

Affleck welcomed three children during his first marriage to actress Jennifer Garner. His eldest, Violet, appeared absent from the lunch date as she was not photographed. The former couple were married from 2005 to their 2015 separation. They jointly filed for divorce in 2017 and finalized their separation a year later.

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