Jennifer Lopez became emotional on stage during a sold-out concert in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, shortly after being declared legally single once again. The 55-year-old singer took a moment to connect with her audience, whose applause visibly touched her heart. “Now you got me feeling myself,” the “Waiting For Tonight” star said, fighting back tears while dressed in a shimmering brown jumpsuit. This heartfelt moment was captured in a video shared on Instagram Friday.
This special performance comes on the heels of Lopez and Ben Affleck officially being declared legally single following their divorce settlement on January 6, as reported by TMZ. Representatives for both Affleck and Lopez did not provide immediate comments to Page Six. Lopez had initially filed for divorce on their second wedding anniversary, August 20, 2024. The couple rekindled their romance in early 2021, nearly 20 years after they called off their first engagement. They eventually tied the knot in 2022 but separated just two years later.
In terms of financial arrangements, both the “Hustlers” star and Affleck walked away from their marriage with whatever they individually acquired. However, the division of their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion, which has been on the market for months, remains unclear. Furthermore, Lopez plans to drop Affleck from her last name now that the divorce has been finalized.
Looking ahead, sources close to Lopez have revealed that she is committed to making this year her own. “There’s a lot of positivity for the year ahead,” stated a confidant. “It’s a big year for her.” Notably, Lopez’s recent performance in the new movie, “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” received a standing ovation at the Sundance Film Festival, and the adaptation of the Tony-winning musical is already generating Oscar buzz for the 2026 awards.
