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Jennifer Lopez Divorces Affleck, Cancels Tour, Prioritizes College-Bound Twins

6/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On June 15, 2026, Lopez told the SmartLess podcast she divorced Ben Affleck in 2025 and cancelled her tour.
She said the divorce was a turning point that stopped her from seeking love elsewhere.
Lopez added that self-reflection made her feel like a different person than two years ago.
She now focuses on twins Emme (now Oskar Jacob) and Max, who are graduating high school and heading to college.

History

Historical Context

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston married on July 29 2000 and announced their separation on January 7 2005, ending a five-year union that had been billed as a rare Hollywood success. The split sparked a media frenzy, pitting “Team Aniston” against “Team Jolie” as Angelina Jolie’s emerging relationship with Pitt dominated headlines and reshaped celebrity divorce coverage.

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Story summary

On June 15, 2026, Lopez told the SmartLess podcast she divorced Ben Affleck in 2025 and cancelled her tour.
She said the divorce was a turning point that stopped her from seeking love elsewhere.
Lopez added that self-reflection made her feel like a different person than two years ago.
She now focuses on twins Emme (now Oskar Jacob) and Max, who are graduating high school and heading to college.

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