Jennifer Lopez is already in a festive mood as the Fourth of July approaches. The 54-year-old actress and singer took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 3, to share her excitement for the long weekend. She posted a video on her Instagram Stories featuring a woman dancing energetically, soon joined by a man who showcased his own dance moves. The two then held hands and danced together, all set to the tune of Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby.” Lopez captioned the post, “Long weekend mood.”
In addition to this lively clip, Lopez shared more Instagram Stories related to her liquor brand, Delola. One post wished followers a “Happy July 4th weekend” and featured a photo of Lopez smiling poolside while holding one of her signature drinks. She also posted a recipe video pairing Delola Light Margarita Cocktails with Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers, adding a touch of culinary delight to her holiday celebrations.
Later that evening, Lopez shared another Instagram Story, this time showing her sitting next to one of her twins, Emme, in a car with the top down. At one point, Lopez leaned affectionately into her child. The video was captioned “bom dia meu povo,” which translates to “good morning, my people” in Portuguese. The exact location and timing of the video remain unclear.
Earlier in the week, Lopez was spotted out and about in New York City. On Monday, July 1, she was photographed wearing her wedding ring, a white crop top with the words “JLO BE MY MAMA” printed in bold letters, and a pair of Acne Studios Super Baggy Fit Jeans. Meanwhile, her husband, Ben Affleck, was seen at his office in Los Angeles on Wednesday, dressed in a dark-colored suit with his wedding band visible and an iced coffee in hand.
A source close to Lopez told PEOPLE on June 28 that the couple is “focused on their separate lives” this summer and do not have any summer plans together. The couple, who rekindled their early-2000s relationship and tied the knot in 2022, have been living separately in Los Angeles since mid-May due to tensions in their marriage. Affleck has been staying at a Brentwood rental for about two months, focusing on work and spending time with his kids.
Lopez, on the other hand, has been keeping herself busy with various activities. She recently canceled her This Is Me … Live tour to spend more time with her family. Despite the tour’s cancellation, her Netflix movie “Atlas” has been a global success, and she made a stylish appearance at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Christian Dior haute couture show.
Before heading to Paris, Lopez enjoyed a boat ride in Italy, wearing a chic white swimsuit with a plunging neckline. Affleck was not with her during this trip. A source told Us Weekly that the couple has been discussing divorce as an option, as they “can’t get on the same page.”
Lopez has been spending quality time with her twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. She was recently seen shopping in Beverly Hills with her daughter. Professionally, she has been busy as well. In late June, she announced via Instagram that her production company, Nuyorican Productions, will develop a screen adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel “Happy Place.” Plans are also underway for her upcoming movie “Unstoppable,” which will be developed in part by Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company, Artists Equity.
Affleck and Lopez, who previously worked together on 2003’s “Gigli” and 2004’s “Jersey Girl,” have been experiencing difficulties in their marriage. However, Affleck has expressed his admiration for Lopez, referring to her as “my wife” during his June 20 appearance on Kevin Hart’s Peacock talk show, “Hart to Heart.” He shared that Lopez’s presence attracts diehard fans wherever she goes, recalling an instance when they took their blended family to see a play in New York City, and the crowd went wild.
Despite the challenges in their marriage, Lopez is looking forward to the holiday weekend and is already in a celebratory mood. She plans to hit the dance floor and enjoy the festivities, embracing the long weekend with enthusiasm.
Source: People, Us Weekly, Page Six, DailyMail.com
