Jennifer Lopez is entering 2026 on her own terms—single, focused, and, by all accounts, completely at peace with it. Nearly a year after finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck, the global superstar has chosen not to reenter the dating world, instead pouring her energy into her children, career, and self-discovery.
According to People, Lopez, 56, is “happy and content” living life on her own. A source close to the singer-actress revealed, “It’s all about work and the kids for her right now. She seems happy and fulfilled.” Lopez shares 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, and has reportedly been prioritizing family time between film projects and her various business ventures.
The decision to stay single comes after years of public relationships and intense scrutiny. Lopez and Affleck, who rekindled their romance in 2021 nearly two decades after their first engagement, tied the knot in 2022 before officially separating in April 2024. Their divorce was finalized in early 2025—closing the chapter on what was one of Hollywood’s most closely watched love stories.
In an October 2024 interview with comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview magazine, Lopez spoke candidly about finding strength in solitude. “I’m not looking for anybody,” she said. “After everything I’ve been through, what if I’m just free? What if this is the moment I finally get to fly on my own?”
She echoed that sentiment in a later appearance on The Howard Stern Show, reflecting on her past relationships with refreshing bluntness: “It’s not that I’m not lovable. It’s that they’re not capable.” Lopez also made it clear she prefers real-life connections over dating apps, suggesting she’s not interested in chasing modern romance trends.
Insiders say singlehood has brought Lopez a sense of calm and empowerment. One source told Us Weekly, “Jen feels stronger alone. She’s more comfortable in her skin than ever. There’s a new independence and peace about her—she’s in a great headspace.”
As the new year begins, it seems J.Lo is rewriting her own narrative—not as one-half of a celebrity power couple, but as a woman perfectly content standing on her own.
