Jennifer Lopez Breaks Her Silence: “I Never Imagined This… But It Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened”

In a candid and emotionally revealing interview, Jennifer Lopez has opened up for the first time about her split from actor Ben Affleck—calling the divorce both heartbreaking and transformative. Speaking in a tone that was both vulnerable and reflective, Lopez admitted, “I never imagined that we’d ever have to go through something like this.” But rather than dwell in sorrow, she framed the painful experience as a turning point in her life, even going so far as to call it “the best thing that ever happened to me.”

The comments came during a recent appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, where Lopez discussed her professional comeback with the upcoming musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman. While describing the excitement of being back on set, she also revealed the deep emotional conflict she was experiencing at the time. “Every moment on set, I was so happy,” she said. “And then it was like… back home, it was not great.”

Despite the heartbreak, Lopez made it clear that the split forced her to confront parts of herself she had long avoided. “It changed me,” she said. “It helped me grow in a way that I needed. I became more self-aware, more honest about what I want and don’t want—not just in a relationship, but in life.”

Many fans have praised her vulnerability, but others have interpreted her emotional tone as defensive—perhaps even desperate to appear strong in the face of very public personal pain. In a separate interview with Interview Magazine, Lopez admitted that life after the divorce felt “lonely, unfamiliar, and scary,” but emphasized that she has now reached a place where she no longer seeks validation through relationships. “I’m not looking for anyone,” she said. “I’ve found happiness within myself.”

Lopez’s message was clear: while the divorce may have shaken her emotionally, it also forced her to stop depending on others for her identity or joy. “Being in a relationship does not define me,” she declared.

Still, some critics have questioned the timing and tone of her statements. A Daily Beast headline referred to her interview as “spin,” and an unnamed insider quoted by Cinemablend suggested that Lopez may still be struggling behind the scenes—despite her strong public front.

Meanwhile, Ben Affleck has remained notably silent. In a brief remark to GQ, he said there was “no scandal, no soap opera,” and added that he’s “done talking about it.” He’s reportedly focusing on co-parenting and staying out of the media spotlight.

For Lopez, however, the media narrative seems less about closure and more about reclamation. Whether seen as a cry for strength or a statement of independence, her words signal a woman who has been bruised—but not broken. In her own words, “Thank you, God. Because I wouldn’t have changed without it.”