Jennifer Lopez is embracing a new chapter nearly a year after finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck. According to a source, the musician-actor is not dating at the moment. Instead, she is said to be prioritizing her career, her children, and her growth as she moves forward into 2026.
Jennifer Lopez isn’t dating and focused on kids and career after divorce, says source
A source told PEOPLE that Jennifer Lopez is currently single and not looking to jump into another relationship. Nearly one year after her divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized, the insider claims she is focused on what matters most to her right now.
According to the insider, J.Lo has been pouring her energy into raising her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. At the same time, she is also keeping busy with ongoing professional commitments. The source alleges, “It’s all about work and the kids for her.” They add that she appears “happy and content” with her life.
Lopez‘s divorce from Affleck was finalized in January this year, roughly 20 weeks after she filed paperwork in August 2024. Court documents listed April 26 as the date of separation, marking the end of a highly publicized marriage. The former pair first became engaged in the early 2000s. Later, they called it quits in 2004, and then reignited their romance nearly two decades later before marrying in 2022.
Since the split, the “On the Floor” hitmaker has spoken openly, though selectively, about embracing independence. Speaking with Interview Magazine last year, she reflected on being on her own after years of navigating challenging relationships. “Now I’m excited, when you say you’re just going to be on your own.”
Another source of clarity came during a radio interview this fall, where the 56-year-old shared that she considers herself “old-fashioned” when it comes to dating and isn’t interested in using dating apps. Still, she expressed confidence that meeting someone organically wouldn’t be an issue if she ever chose to date again.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
