Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Navigating Social Media Backlash Amid Ben Affleck Divorce
Ben AffleckIn a candid interview for Interview magazine, Jennifer Lopez addressed the challenges of dealing with social media criticism following her recent split from Ben Affleck. The 55-year-old singer and actress, known for her resilience in the public eye, shared her experiences navigating both personal heartbreak and public scrutiny.
Reflecting on the overwhelming wave of comments she received after filing for divorce in August, Lopez admitted to feeling the sting of negativity despite her determination to rise above it. "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 told comedian Nikki Glaser during their chat published on Wednesday.
Lopez explained that her experience with fame predates the advent of platforms like Instagram and X, allowing her to maintain a unique perspective on the nature of online trolling. "Social media, because it came along after I had been in the public eye for a while, I don’t take it as seriously as everybody else," she said. However, she acknowledged that even she is not immune to hurtful remarks, emphasizing, "Please don’t get me wrong, if I see something that’s hurtful, I’m not Teflon."
As she moves forward from her marriage with Affleck, whom she first dated in the early 2000s, Lopez emphasized the importance of self-reliance. "I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself," she asserted, offering a message of empowerment and self-discovery.
Despite the challenges, Lopez remains focused on her career and family, choosing to find joy and fulfillment in her own achievements. "Even in hard times, I just go, 'You know the truth.' Head high," she concluded, embodying the resilience and optimism that have defined her journey in the entertainment industry.
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