Jennifer Lopez Reflects on "Challenging Relationships" Following Ben Affleck Divorce

Months after her breakup with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez opened up about her life and relationships. She reflected on the challenges she's faced, drawing connections between her experiences and her character in the upcoming film Unstoppable.

Jennifer chose to revisit her past, a reflection with its share of difficulty. Four months after filing for divorce from Affleck, she acknowledged hardships that ultimately contributed to her strength.

In discussing parallels with her role as Judy Robles in Unstoppable, she remarked, "We were kindred spirits." Jennifer explained that both she and Judy share similarities: "We both grew up Latina in this country, had children, and had hopes and dreams for them."

She also empathized deeply with Judy’s situation, noting, "We both had challenging relationships, which left us holding our families together."

At 55, Jennifer underscores the resilience that women often cultivate in their environments. "Women are strong," she states. "From the moment women are born, we always have to prove ourselves, to show we're good enough."

Jennifer believes challenges lead to strength. She highlighted motherhood’s profound impact, saying, "There's nothing that makes you stronger than giving birth."

Interestingly, filming came with conditions since Affleck co-produced the project. Nonetheless, both stars maintained positive sentiments about one another during the process. "Jennifer's spectacular," Affleck remarked in November, praising her and other collaborators.

Director William Goldenberg emphasized the professionalism witnessed during production. He stated, "It’s always been about the movie and that's their personal business. We just kept her eye on the prize."

Despite efforts to maintain professionalism on set, Jennifer faced hurdles in her personal journey.

"You have to be complete if you want something more complete," she shared in Interview magazine. Post-breakup, she recognized the necessity of self-sufficiency.

However, she described those moments of solitude as "lonely, unfamiliar, and scary." She expressed feelings of sadness and desperation yet found resilience.

"When you sit in those feelings and recognize they won't kill you, it’s enlightening. I realized I can find joy and happiness on my own."

Earlier, SSP wrote that Billy Eichner reflected on his first movie experiences.