Jennifer Lopez Reveals It Took 30 Years to Realize She Doesn’t Need Ben Affleck or Any Man in Her Life

Jennifer Lopez is embarking on a new chapter of her life, embracing self-discovery and personal growth after her recent split from Ben Affleck. In a candid interview with Nikki Glaser for Interview Magazine, the entertainment icon opened up about her journey toward realizing that happiness and fulfillment don’t come from a relationship but from within.

Lopez revealed that it took her nearly three decades to fully understand that she doesn’t need a partner to feel complete. “For those of us who are romantics and love being in a relationship, we have this idea that we need to grow old with someone to feel whole and happy. But that’s not the case,” she shared. “It only took me 30 years to realize it.”

Lopez and Affleck’s highly publicized reunion in 2021 reignited hopes for a lasting love story, but their marriage came to an end after just a year, with Lopez filing for divorce in April. Despite the disappointment, the singer-actress is focusing on self-love and independence as she navigates life post-divorce, told Marca.

Reflecting on her personal growth, Lopez said, “I’ve been doing this for a long time, even though I like to think I’m still 16, but that’s not the case,” she joked. When asked how she handles the constant media scrutiny, Lopez revealed that her secret is not letting rumors or public perception affect her.

“I know that everything said and written about me isn’t who I really am,” Lopez emphasized. “I know I’m a good person. I know I’m a good mother. I know who my friends are, and they know who I am. My parents, my family, all of them know.”

For Lopez, self-awareness is essential to enduring the challenges of fame and thriving in the entertainment industry. “If you want to last, you have to deal with it,” she stated, underscoring the importance of resilience in maintaining a successful career and personal life.

As Lopez moves forward, she is proving that fulfillment comes from within and is embracing the strength that comes with independence. Her journey serves as an inspiration to other women, showing that it’s never too late to redefine what it means to thrive and find happiness on one’s own terms.

Lopez, now focusing on self-love and growth, is joining other powerful women in challenging the traditional notions of love and happiness, demonstrating that personal fulfillment can be achieved at any stage in life.