Jennifer Lopez sees her milestone birthday as a moment of renewal and a chance for a "fresh start," sources have revealed.
The "Jenny from the Block" singer celebrated her 55th birthday Wednesday without her husband, Ben Affleck, amid ongoing rumors surrounding their marriage's fate.
Despite the persistent speculation, an unnamed source close to Lopez revealed to Entertainment Tonight that she is "doing her best to stay positive and focus on the great things in her life."
The mom-of-two reportedly "always loves getting to spend time on the East Coast, especially during the summer, and it's been nice for her to be surrounded by friends and family who love her," the source added.
"It has been a hard year with some unexpected realizations, changes, and obstacles, but Jen is trying to view her 55th birthday as a fresh start," the insider told the outlet. "She is trying not to let her situation with Ben bring her down."
Lopez marked her birthday on Wednesday and expressed her gratitude to her fans for their support. The "Atlas" actress felt touched by the love pouring in from around the world.
In a heartfelt message to her 251 million Instagram followers, the "All I Have" singer shared that she was moved by their care and described them as her most precious gift, acknowledging her vulnerability amid the festivities.
She also said she felt a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation when she saw a birthday billboard display dedicated to her in Times Square. The heartfelt gesture was a touching tribute from her loyal supporters that truly warmed her heart.
The "Maid in Manhattan" star also took a moment to ponder her extensive showbiz career spanning over three decades and reminisced about how her fans have witnessed her transformation into a top-tier celebrity.
"It's hard to believe we have spent all this time together. It's funny as I sit here contemplating on the most extraordinary journey I still feel like the same girl starting out so full of energy and bravado, so ready to take on the whole world on the outside and yet so tender, fragile and sometimes frightened but always full of love on the inside," she wrote.
Meanwhile, Lopez hosted an early birthday celebration with a "Bridgerton" theme over the weekend. Saturday's bash included her loved ones, such as her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez, manager Benny Medina, and her teenage twins, Max and Emme.
Affleck's absence raised eyebrows amid rumors of a potential divorce between the couple, as they have not been seen in public together in almost two months.
During the summer season, Lopez and Affleck found themselves often separated, even missing the chance to celebrate their second wedding anniversary on July 16.
Their last public appearance traces back to the beginning of June when they attended his son Samuel's basketball match.
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