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Jennifer Lopez opens up about divorce from Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez styles out wardrobe malfunction during Poland concert
  • Jennifer Lopez has described her recent divorce from Ben Affleck as "the best thing that ever happened to me," attributing it to significant personal growth.
  • The divorce was finalised in January this year, following Lopez filing for divorce in August 2024, though the couple had split in April 2023.
  • Lopez reflected on the challenging period of working on her film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' while her marriage was ending, noting the contrast between her professional happiness and personal struggles.
  • The couple had previously been engaged in 2002, rekindled their relationship in 2021 after nearly two decades apart, and married in July 2022.
  • Their divorce was settled through mediation in September 2024, with reports suggesting they would each keep their individual earnings and reached an agreement regarding their shared Beverly Hills mansion.
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