Jennifer Lopez Speaks on Ben Affleck Divorce: “My Whole F…..king World Exploded,” Addresses Online Hate

October 10, 2024: Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Divorce from Ben Affleck: “My Whole World Exploded,” Addresses Social Media Hate

Jennifer Lopez has finally broken her silence regarding her ongoing divorce from actor Ben Affleck. The couple, who tied the knot just two years ago, filed for divorce in August, sending shockwaves through Hollywood. Since then, speculation and rumors have surrounded their split. In a candid interview with comedian Nikki Glaser for Interview Magazine, JLo set the record straight on how the public breakup affected her and the social media backlash she’s received.

JLo on the Divorce from Ben Affleck
In the interview, which took place on September 10, just weeks after the divorce proceedings began, Lopez revealed the emotional toll of her separation. She admitted that her “whole f—ing world exploded” as her marriage unraveled in the public eye. Despite the personal pain, the singer and actress chose to focus on her work rather than delve too deeply into her personal struggles.

Facing Social Media Backlash
Lopez also discussed the online hate and criticism she’s faced since the divorce became public. She shared how she’s been unfairly blamed by strangers on social media, saying, “I know that everything that’s being written and said about me, and all the conjecture of who I am as a person, is not who I am.” She emphasized her confidence in knowing who she is and said, “I’m a good person, a good mom, and my friends and family know that too.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: A Rollercoaster Relationship
Lopez and Affleck first dated in the early 2000s and were briefly engaged before breaking up in 2004. The couple rekindled their romance in 2021 and were married in a grand wedding in 2022. On August 20, 2024, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, marking the end of their whirlwind romance.