J.Lo's New Beginnings: How She Moved On from Ben Affleck One Year Later
Jennifer Lopez's Post-Ben Affleck Glow-Up: From Divorce Drama to Red-Hot Residency and New Movie Roles
It's been one year since Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from her fourth husband, Ben Affleck, but it seems like a lifetime ago as the 56-year-old pop diva is now basking in the spotlight with her career on fire. The "JLo" effect has never been stronger as she wraps up her record-breaking Up All Night: Live in 2025 Tour and gears up for an even more explosive year ahead.
According to a source close to the star, Lopez has been having the time of her life this summer, loving every minute of connecting with fans around the world on tour. "She's been doing what she really enjoys," the insider spills to TheScholarlyNote.com. "The tour was amazing, and it's been a great focus for her."
But that's not all - Lopez is about to embark on a highly anticipated press tour for Bill Condon's big-budget musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, in which she pulls triple duty as Ingrid Luna, Aurora, and The Spider Woman. This movie marks a major comeback for Lopez, who filmed it last year amidst her divorce drama with Affleck. "She's come a long way since," says the source. "She's very happy and just grateful for her life."
The first poster for the film, which also stars Tonatiuh, Diego Luna, Bruno Bichir, Josefina Scaglione, and Aline Mayagoitia, was unveiled by Lionsgate on Tuesday, showcasing Lopez in all her glory as the titular Spider Woman. The movie hits US theaters on October 10.
What's even more juicy is that Affleck, Lopez's 53-year-old ex-husband, happens to be one of eight credited executive producers on Kiss of the Spider Woman through his company Artists Equity. Talk about a complicated situation! But it seems like Lopez is taking the high road and focusing on her career rather than dwelling on past drama.
Lopez's upcoming projects are just as exciting - she'll kick off her 12-date Up All Night Live in Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace's The Colosseum on December 30, followed by starring roles in Ol Parker's rom-com Office Romance for Netflix and Robert Zemeckis' thriller The Last Mrs. Parrish also for Netflix.
But that's not all - Lopez is also set to produce Bob the Builder for Amazon MGM Studios, based on the beloved children's show. It looks like JLo is taking her talents to new heights!
As we reported earlier, the couple formerly known as "Bennifer" met filming Martin Brest's box office bomb Gigli in 2001 and had a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship that lasted over two decades. They even got hitched in 2022, only to file for divorce just a year later.
Now, it seems like Lopez is finally moving on from the drama, focusing on her career and happiness. And we couldn't be more thrilled! TheScholarlyNote.com has got the scoop on all things JLo - stay tuned for more updates on this pop diva's post-Ben Affleck glow-up!
The Numbers Game
- 56: Lopez's age
- $30M: Budget for Kiss of the Spider Woman
- 83%: Critic approval rating for Kiss of the Spider Woman (based on 40 reviews)
- $17M: Global box office earnings for the 1985 film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman
- $60.85M: Price tag for Lopez and Affleck's 12-bedroom marital megamansion in Beverly Hills
The Drama Continues...
As we know, JLo and Ben's divorce drama is far from over - they still need to unload their sprawling Beverly Hills mansion, which cost a whopping $60.85 million when they purchased it in 2023. Will they be able to part ways amicably? Only time will tell!
What's Next for JLo?
Stay tuned for more updates on Lopez's upcoming projects and residency - we'll have all the scoop right here at TheScholarlyNote.com!
