Jennifer Lopez, who filed for divorce from fourth husband Ben Affleck on August 20, 2024, has admitted that it hasn’t been the easiest year.
With the holidays on the horizon, the Marry Me star and mother of two will spend plenty of time with family as she navigates her new normal, as well as the terms of her divorce.
When it comes to her wellbeing, she’s said that keeping up with her daily routines is key. “I don’t think there’s a busier time of the year than the holidays [but] even during a busy holiday season, I try to keep my routine consistent,” she told People in a November 5 interview.
How Is Jennifer Lopez Spending the 2024 Holidays?
Jennifer, who is very close with sisters Leslie Ann Lopez and Lynda Lopez, plans to lean on her family as the holidays approach.
“It was a pretty intense year for me and I’m most looking forward to spending time with my kids and my family coming out from the East Coast,” she said. “The holidays are such a special time for us and they’ve always been since I was a little girl. And I really look forward to those moments when I can be with my sisters and just relax and have fun and create new memories.”
The actress, singer, dancer and businesswoman is usually juggling multiple projects, but said that the holidays give her time to “slow down.” When it comes to her family, she added, “We don’t get to see each other all year, so we kind of catch up on what everybody’s doing and how life is. It’s just a beautiful time. I really enjoy it.”
She is also looking towards the year ahead. “I’m also setting my sights on pushing my boundaries creatively and seeing where that takes me, whether that’s through acting or music or producing or expanding JLo Beauty,” she said. “I want to continue challenging myself to evolve and to try new things while all the while being true to who I am and those that I love.”
What Does Jennifer Lopez Love About the Holidays?
For most people — including the “Waiting for Tonight” singer — the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. “I love all of the decorations and the hot chocolate and the music and the food, and I’m one of those people who really tries to make it out of a storybook for my kids with all of those things,” she said. “I’m a sucker for the holidays.”
What Is Jennifer Lopez’s Holiday Wellness Routine?
While the holidays can be an extremely busy time, Jennifer said that she sticks to her skincare routine “even when I’m tired,” adding that she’s also planning on “making time for working out so I can stay energized, and finding moments to relax and recharge, whether it’s through a little affirmation or a little mindful breathing meditation for a couple of minutes in the morning.”
When Jennifer is able to wind down and relax, she makes time for “pampering” and “quiet evenings” at home, adding, “Once the kids have gone to bed, I’m like, ‘OK, my time. Put my face mask on. Watch The Great British Baking Show or whatever’s on.’”
