Jennifer Lopez has had a tough week, battling personal and professional issues. Rumors of a split with Ben Affleck, a press tour that turned her into a meme, a critically-panned film, and the cancellation of her nationwide tour due to low ticket sales have left the star looking downcast in recent photos. Despite Netflix touting “Atlas” as its most-watched movie over Memorial Day weekend, critics have called the acting “iffy” and the overall production “misguided.”
Speculation about Lopez’s ticket sales for her tour This Is Me Now and her potential Las Vegas residency deal were called into question as reports of financial issues surfaced. Further complicating matters, rumors of a split with Affleck grew, with reports of disagreements over parenting and a lack of effort to repair the relationship. Despite the couple stepping out hand-in-hand to support Affleck’s daughter, TMZ noted they were not affectionate, adding fuel to the split rumors.
On Friday, Lopez announced the cancellation of her upcoming tour, citing a need to take time off to be with her children, family, and friends. This decision seemed to support earlier reports that she needed to cope with the rumored breakup. Despite the tough week, there was a glimmer of good news as it was reported that Lopez had reconnected with her ex-bestie Leah Remini, after a falling out related to concerns about her marriage to Affleck. It’s clear that in the midst of a challenging time, having good friends around is important for Lopez.
Overall, the week was marked by challenges for Lopez as she navigated personal and professional setbacks. From rumors of a split with Affleck to the cancellation of her tour, it was a tough period for the star. Despite the difficulties, the support of friends like Remini offers a potential beacon of hope in what has been a trying time. As Lopez takes time off to focus on her family and close relationships, fans can only hope that she finds the strength and resilience to overcome these challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.
