Jennifer Lopez appeared to reference her previous marriage to Ben Affleck during the opening night of her Up All Night Las Vegas residency on December 30. While the 56-year-old singer and actress did not name Affleck, she alluded to her marital history during a brief interlude between songs, joking about the number of times she had been married. According to fan-recorded video footage, Lopez initially stated, “At that time I’d only been married twice,” before correcting herself and adding, “That’s not true, it was only once. It felt like twice,” and then clarifying, “I’m just kidding! It’s over, and I just — boom — we’re fine.”
Lopez used the occasion to thank fans who had attended her previous Las Vegas residency, All I Have, which ran from January 2016 to September 2018. She also emphasized personal growth and positivity, declaring, “We’re in our happy era now,” and encouraging others to make choices that support their own and their families’ well-being.
The singer’s remarks came amid ongoing public interest in her personal life. Lopez and Affleck were married in July 2022 in Las Vegas, followed by a larger ceremony in Georgia, but she filed for divorce in August 2024, with the marriage dissolved in January 2025. Despite their separation, the two have maintained a public friendship, attending premieres and holiday outings together, including a recent shopping trip with Affleck’s 13-year-old son, Samuel.
During the residency, Lopez also addressed critics of her stage attire. She wore a series of elaborate costumes, including lace bodysuits, cut-out ensembles, and sequined gowns, responding to comments regarding her age and figure by highlighting her confidence and the physical demands of performing.
The show, which marked the start of a second residency following her 2018 All I Have residency, featured a two-hour set combining her greatest hits with theatrical performances and multiple costume changes. The opening numbers included Broadway-inspired pieces and songs such as Let Me Entertain You, Waiting for Tonight, Jenny From the Block, and Do It Well, concluding with Let’s Get Loud.
Lopez also shared holiday moments on social media, including a Christmas celebration with family members wearing matching pajamas. Separately, a festive photo she posted on X drew attention from fans over a perceived editing anomaly, though Lopez did not publicly comment on the matter.#newsafro_
