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Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in August 2024 and recently revealed how she broke the news to her twins, 17-year-old Emme and Max.
The "On The Floor" songstress, who is gearing up for her world tour, told El País that last year was very "difficult" for her, and her twins had a front row seat in watching their mother do her best to hold everything together. She promised them she would be "stronger" in the long run after sharing that she and the Argo actor were officially parting ways.
"I said, 'I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you’re going to see that I’ll come out the other side stronger and better.' I promised them that and I did it. And they feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life."
In 2024, Lopez split with Affleck and cancelled her world tour. In 2025, she feels a "step further along than I was a year ago" and is proud of her progress.
"I’m happier that I’m a step further along than I was a year ago, two years ago, three years ago… I’m proud of myself for that, and I’m proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they’re stronger and better because of it. So, it’s a great time to go out there and dance and sing and have a good time with everybody."
The Maid in Manhattan actress is slated to perform at the World Pride Music Festival on June 6 before jetting off to the Middle East for a few dates.
For more on Lopez and her family, read Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Enjoy PDA-Packed Brunch Amid Divorce.