Jennifer Lopez is ready to ‘start the new year fresh’ following her ‘rough’ split from ex-husband Ben Affleck.
The On The Floor songstress, 55 – who was recently spotted house hunting in Los Angeles this week – notably filed for divorce from the Oscar winner, 52, back in August on their second wedding anniversary.
A source told People in an article published on Friday that the actress is aiming to put the end of her marriage behind her and move forward in 2025.
The insider explained that Lopez is ‘focused on her own life’ and added, ‘She has had a rough year but is doing well. She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh.’
Jennifer – who is mother to twins Max and Emme, 16 – has been ‘house-hunting for her and the kids’ and ‘would like to find another home for them.’
Her $68 million Beverly Hills mansion that she had bought with Affleck is currently still on the market after initially being listed in July.
Back in September, a couple from New Jersey had put in an offer on the abode for $64 million, but ‘pulled out of escrow’ following a death in the family, TMZ reported at the time.
And earlier this week on Thursday, Lopez was seen taking a look at properties in both Beverly Hills and Brentwood – an L.A. neighborhood Ben currently resides in.
The singer appeared tense as she toured three spacious mansions while on the hunt for a new place for her family.
Jennifer shares her twins with ex-husband, Marc Anthony, whom she was married to from 2004 until their divorce in 2014.
Also on Thursday, the beauty glammed up in a semi-sheer, glittering dress as she attended the 2024 IndieWire Honors in Los Angeles.
The eye-catching ensemble clung to her frame while her long, brunette locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
During the ceremony, Lopez was the recipient of the Maverick Award for her performance in the upcoming film titled, Unstoppable.
The Amazon Prime movie is slated to have a limited theatrical release beginning on December 6, before being dropped on the streaming service on January 16 of next year.
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The insider explained that Lopez is ‘focused on her own life’ and added, ‘She has had a rough year but is doing well. She’s ready for Christmas and to start the new year fresh’; seen in January in Beverly Hills
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Jennifer – who is mother to twins Max and Emme, 16 – has been ‘house-hunting for her and the kids’ and ‘would like to find another home for them’
The premise of the movie, ‘Centers around the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University,’ per an IMDB synopsis.
Along with Jennifer, other stars that were cast in the sports drama include Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena and Don Cheadle.
Ben is just one of the producers of the biopic, with close pal Matt Damon also producing alongside him.
Lopez portrayed one of the leading roles of Judy Robles in the biopic – and last month, her ex notably praised her performance. At the time, he simply told Entertainment Tonight: ‘Jennifer is spectacular.’
The mother-of-two later responded to the comment in an interview while at the Unstoppable premiere in London, per E! News.
Although she did not specifically mention her ex, she expressed, ‘I would describe all of the cast and everybody behind the scenes.’
The Amazon Prime film first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival a few months earlier in September.
Lopez made an appearance on the red carpet at the event, with Affleck opting to not attend.
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During the ceremony, Lopez was the recipient of the Maverick Award for her performance in the upcoming film titled, Unstoppable
Sources recently told DailyMail.com the reasoning behind Affleck praising Lopez over her acting in Unstoppable.
‘Ben wants Unstoppable to be a major hit, and for JLo to receive as many accolades as she deserves for it,’ one insider stated.
‘Ben doesn’t want their relationship ruining any buzz for the movie and her performance. He wants it to stand on its own.’
The source continued, ‘He knows that he is going to be asked about Jen during media appearances. He is adamant about keeping it very civil.’
‘He truly believes she killed it. Ben is a filmmaker, and an Oscar winner himself, he knows what works, and he always thought JLo would be incredible.’
Another insider explained that Affleck, ‘obviously has a lot of loose ends to tie up with JLo, but he is proud of her performance.’
Earlier this month, Jennifer opened up about having ‘resilience and grit’ not long after Ben reunited with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for Thanksgiving.
While talking to Entertainment Weekly for a new cover story, she talked about her role in Unstoppable.
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Lopez portrayed one of the leading roles of Judy Robles in the biopic – and last month, her ex notably praised her performance. At the time, he simply told Entertainment Tonight: ‘Jennifer is spectacular’; seen in February in L.A.
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Earlier this month, Jennifer opened up about having ‘resilience and grit’ not long after Ben reunited with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for Thanksgiving
‘When I first learned about the true story behind Unstoppable, I was moved beyond words. It’s a testament to resilience, grit, and the human spirit,’ she penned on Instagram while promoting the cover story.
‘This film is a celebration of the fighters and the dreamers who refuse to give up, no matter the odds.’
The actress added, ‘Thank you EW. It was such an honor playing Judy Robles in this incredible story about her son Anthony Robles. Both Anthony and Judy are real examples and define what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE.’
For the cover, Lopez notably posed with her co-star Jharrel Jerome who plays Anthony in the sports drama.
She also touched on the topic of support, expressing to the outlet, ‘It says a lot about the character of someone, when people are good and loving and supportive of each other, what they can accomplish.’
‘I’ve been a single mom at times in my life, and [I’ve asked,] ‘Am I enough for them?’ And the truth is, all you need is really one good parent to love you.’
It comes just one week after Affleck spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his ex, Jennifer Garner, and their children.
The actor – who was spotted looking friendly with Garner as they volunteered for Midnight Mission – also indulged in a tasty meal at the actress’s home with their kids Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
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She also touched on the topic of support, expressing to the outlet, ‘It says a lot about the character of someone, when people are good and loving and supportive of each other, what they can accomplish’; seen in November in London
A source told Page Six that Ben ‘felt blessed’ to spend Thanksgiving with his ex-wife and children, adding that he ‘can just be himself’ around Garner.
The former couple were married from 2005 until their split was announced in 2015. Three years later, their divorce was officially finalized in 2018.
‘Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,’ the insider continued.
‘Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.’
The source further informed the outlet that Affleck and Garner have spent other Thanksgiving holidays together since their separation.
‘They’ll always be close because they share children together and maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship.’
As Affleck spent the holiday with Garner and their kids, Lopez also had the chance to enjoy Thanksgiving. She glammed up in a patterned sweater while posing with a turkey that had just been taken out of the oven.
Following the end of her marriage to Affleck, a source recently explained to DailyMail.com that Lopez wants to take time for herself before getting into another relationship. ‘Jen like most people, would love to have love in her life again.’
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‘She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,’ the source said
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Jennifer looked glamorous as she was spotted leaving dinner at Novikov Restaurant in Beverly Hills on Friday evening
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She showcased her stunning figure in a glittering sheer mesh dress that left little to the imagination
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She elevated her stature with brown open-toe platform heels, and she looked chic and elegant with a white cashmere double-breasted overcoat draped over her shoulders
‘But the one person she has to give the time to right now is herself. If something presents itself, then obviously life and love find a way, but she isn’t looking to get into any new relationships.’
‘She is focused on her work and wants 2025 to be the year she gets back to being herself,’ the source said.
‘She isn’t actively looking to date right now and is still processing losing Ben again.’
According to the insider, Lopez ‘likes being in a relationship almost immediately after one ends, but right now she is trying something new and seeing if that works out for her better.’
