Jennifer Lopez has opened up about a deeply personal and emotional experience she went through while navigating her divorce from actor Ben Affleck, revealing how a family moment helped her process grief and reflection.
Speaking on the podcast Films to Be Buried With, hosted by her Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein, Lopez recalled an emotional period in her life when she was unwell during the holiday season and surrounded by family at home.
She shared that during this time, she watched the acclaimed Brazilian film I’m Still Here, which tells the true story of a woman searching for answers after her husband disappears during a political dictatorship. The film, she said, had a profound emotional effect on her.
At the time, Lopez explained she was dealing with her divorce and thinking deeply about her children and family relationships. The film’s emotional themes, combined with her personal circumstances, led to an unexpected emotional release.
She recalled breaking down in tears while watching the movie alongside her father, David Lopez, who had initially joined the family gathering despite not being a regular movie viewer. The moment, she said, became unexpectedly transformative.
Lopez described how seeing the story unfold made her reflect on her own life experiences, especially her relationship with her children and her father. The emotional weight of the moment, she explained, surfaced all at once.
When her father noticed her distress, he comforted her with a heartfelt message, telling her that he has always loved her. Lopez said that this simple expression of affection became a turning point in her emotional healing process.
The Atlas star reflected that the moment helped “heal a part” of her that had been struggling during that chapter of her life.
Her reflection offers a rare glimpse into the emotional challenges she faced during a highly publicized personal transition, highlighting how family, storytelling, and human connection played a role in her healing journey.