Jennifer Lopez has addressed having ‘resilience and grit’ after her split from husband of two years, Ben Affleck.
On Instagram she reflected on her role as Judy Robles, the mother of one-legged NCAA wrestler Anthony Robles.
‘When I first learned about the true story behind Unstoppable, I was moved beyond words,’ the star – who is already getting Oscar buzz for her performance – said on Instagram about her new Entertainment Weekly cover story.
‘It’s a testament to resilience, grit, and the human spirit. This film is a celebration of the fighters and the dreamers who refuse to give up, no matter the odds.’
The 55-year-old crooner ended with: ‘Thank you EW. It was such an honor playing Judy Robles in this incredible story about her son Anthony Robles. Both Anthony and Judy are real examples and define what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE.’
For the EW cover she posed with Unstoppable costar Jharrel Jerome who plays Anthony.
Jennifer Lopez has addressed having ‘resilience and grit’ after her split from husband of two years, Ben Affleck . On Instagram she reflected on her role as Judy Robles, the mother of one-legged NCAA wrestler Anthony Robles
‘When I first learned about the true story behind Unstoppable, I was moved beyond words,’ the star – who is already getting Oscar buzz for her performance – said on Instagram about her new Entertainment Weekly cover story
Lopez posed in a strapless ivory dress with a coat for inside the issue. On the cover she modeled a black leather outfit as she posed with her costar.
In the issue she also talked about support.
‘It says a lot about the character of someone, when people are good and loving and supportive of each other, what they can accomplish,’ Lopez said.
‘I’ve been a single mom at times in my life, and [I’ve asked,] ‘Am I enough for them?’ And the truth is, all you need is really one good parent to love you.’
She has teenaged twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
The siren from the Bronx also said: ‘You hear it in Anthony’s voice and look what he’s been able to accomplish. That’s what the movie gave me: You are enough.’
Unstoppable was made with Jennifer’s ex Ben Affleck and his Artists Equity partner Matt Damon.
Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg (Argo) made his directorial debut.
The movie opens December 6 in limited release and starts streaming January 16 on Prime Video.
‘It’s a testament to resilience, grit, and the human spirit. This film is a celebration of the fighters and the dreamers who refuse to give up, no matter the odds,’ added the former Fly Girl
This magazine cover is being released just after JLo’s ex Affleck was seen getting chummy with his ex wife Jennifer Garner on Thanksgiving Day.
Together they share three children: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12.
The two volunteered for The Midnight Mission, which helps the homeless in downtown Los Angeles
The 52-year-old actor’s former partner, also 52, was also pictured. Ben filmed a video for the organizations Instagram page.
A source told Page Six that Ben ‘felt blessed’ to spend Thanksgiving with his ex-wife and children, adding that he ‘can just be himself’ around Garner.
The former couple were married from 2005 until their split was announced in 2015. Three years later, their divorce was officially finalized in 2018.
‘Even though Ben and Jen have been split for a while now, he feels a certain level of comfort with her,’ the insider continued.
‘Ben has a strong relationship with Jen that will never dissipate because they have a lot of history together and she’s the mother of his kids.’
The 55-year-old crooner ended with: ‘Thank you EW. It was such an honor playing Judy Robles in this incredible story about her son Anthony Robles. Both Anthony and Judy are real examples and define what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE’
The source further informed the outlet that Affleck and Garner have spent other Thanksgiving holidays together since their separation.
‘They’ll always be close because they share children together and maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship.’
At Midnight Mission the pair donned matching aprons that had ‘I [heart] the Midnight Mission’ as they served special meals to those in need on the holiday.
During the outing, the two stars were seen standing close to each other and at one point, Affleck was seen whispering into Jennifer’s ear with a small smile on his face.
Body language expert, Judi James, informed DailyMail.com that Ben’s ‘demeanor suggests he is where he wants to be, without any pressure to perform as an A-lister.’
‘His smile registers a fun, playful approach and at one point he whispers in Jennifer’s ear in an act of intimacy.’
This magazine cover is being released just after JLo’s ex Affleck was seen getting chummy with his ex wife Jennifer Garner on Thanksgiving Day as they volunteered for The Midnight Mission, which helps the homeless in downtown Los Angeles
This comes after Lopez’s ex Ben Affleck spent Thanksgiving with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner; seen in 2012
James added, ‘Ben is in pure alpha mode here, standing with arms folded and head cocked, looking immersed in the event, in contrast to his rather disconnected public signals with J-Lo.’
In 2022, Affleck married Lopez – whom he previously dated in the early 2000s before their first split.
However, earlier this year in August, the On The Floor songstress filed for divorce from the Oscar winner on their second wedding anniversary.
‘Ben looked so dour and irritable towards the end of his marriage to J-Lo but here he looks relaxed and in charge of the event,’ the body language expert continued.
‘Both he and his ex-wife Jennifer are smiling here and apparently happy to be photographed, with none of the rejection signals Ben had tended to display towards photographers until recently.’
‘Ben looks happy and comfortable fitting back into the family unit, as though the high levels of A-list fame he achieved with J-Lo were a burden that he struggled to cope with, just as he had the first time he was in a relationship with her.’
Later on Thursday, the Good Will Hunting actor was seen heading to his ex-wife’s home in Brentwood to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.
He kept it casual wearing a cream-colored button up as well as a pair of denim jeans and comfy sneakers that were secured with laces.
