Jennifer Lopez has opened up about the emotional and personal challenges she faces as a single mother to her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, following her public split from ex-husband Ben Affleck. In an interview with British Vogue, the actress and singer shared her candid thoughts on the difficulties of raising her children, balancing her personal struggles, and managing her career and dreams as a single parent.
Lopez, who is currently starring in the film Unstoppable as the mother of champion wrestler Anthony Robles, discussed the nuances of motherhood while raising her twins. She described parenting as “the hardest job that anyone could ever have” and acknowledged that while it is a beautiful and rewarding experience, it also comes with significant challenges.
“Being a parent is about wanting to put forward the best face for your kids all the time, but also struggling as a woman, in relationships, and in life, with your own dreams and aspirations,” Lopez shared. She emphasized that despite her efforts to remain strong for her children, she is still human and faces her own moments of vulnerability. “You want to lift them up, but that doesn’t stop you from being a human being who struggles.”
Lopez also reflected on the emotional complexities of her character’s journey in Unstoppable, where she portrays a mother grappling with the difficulties of allowing an abusive ex-husband back into her life, something she says resonates deeply with her own experiences. “I’ve been in the same spot, like maybe I shouldn’t be giving this person another chance, and then you go back,” she said. “I don’t think there’s a woman on earth who hasn’t been in this position, or even man.”
As a single parent, Lopez has often spoken openly about the self-doubt that can accompany the role. She previously revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that portraying Judy Robles in Unstoppable helped her process her own feelings of inadequacy. “I’ve been a single mom at times in my life, and [I’ve asked], ‘Am I enough for them?’” Lopez recalled. However, she finds solace in the idea that a child only needs “one good parent to love you,” referencing the accomplishments of Robles’ son, Anthony. “That’s what the movie gave me: You are enough,” she added.
Lopez’s openness about the difficulties of single motherhood reflects a broader conversation about balancing personal life with professional obligations, and her ability to remain grounded while raising her children despite the pressures of fame and public scrutiny.
Her candid reflections offer a glimpse into the heart of a mother doing her best to navigate both the highs and lows of life, showing that even amidst the public spotlight, she too is only human.
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