Jennifer Lopez has spoken candidly about her divorce from Ben Affleck, describing the split as a life-changing experience that ultimately helped her grow.
In a conversation cited by People, the actress and singer said the end of her marriage was “the best thing that ever happened” to her. “Because it changed me,” Lopez explained. “It helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow.”
Affleck, who serves as an executive producer on Lopez’s upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, continued to collaborate with her professionally even as the couple finalized their divorce in January — the same month the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Reflecting on that period, Lopez admitted it was a difficult balance between professional joy and personal struggle. “It was a really tough time. E