Jennifer Lopez is looking to the future and focusing on the positive as you enter a new chapter in your life with its 55th anniversary.
Lopez celebrated her special day on Wednesday, and a source tells ET that the iconic pop star “is doing her best to stay positive and focus on the big things in her life” amid ongoing rumors that She and husband Ben Affleck are heading for divorce.
The source says Lopez — who spent his birthday in Bridgehampton, New York — “She always loves spending time on the East Coast, especially during the summer, and it’s been good for her to be surrounded by friends and family who love her.”
“It’s been a tough year with some unexpected realizations, changes and obstacles, but Jen is trying to view her 55th birthday as a fresh start,” the source adds. “She’s trying not to let her situation with Ben get her down.”
On Wednesday, Lopez stepped out to visit Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton, New York, with her 16-year-old son, Max, and a friend, an eyewitness tells ET.
“She was with a friend who was wearing a birthday tiara and Max. JLo was in a green dress and rode her bike there and back,” the eyewitness said. “Max arrived in a car driven by a friend and left in the car. He left before JLo.”
“JLo looked happy and content,” the eyewitness added. “A fan yelled out to wish her a happy birthday and she obliged. JLo and her other friend then rode away on their bikes.”
Lopez went all out for her big day last weekend when she hosted The Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons. In photos obtained According to several media outlets, the festive gathering featured the appearance of a horse-drawn carriage, luxurious furniture that was brought to the property and several requests for flowers.
While Lopez’s mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, was present at the party, Affleck was not. The couple has been going through marital problems lately, even celebrating their second wedding anniversary separated earlier this month.
Throughout this time, Lopez has remained close to Affleck’s children, especially his and his ex. Jennifer GarnerViolet’s 18-year-old daughter.
A source recently told ET that Lopez and Violet “they came close throughout Jen and Ben’s relationship, and maintaining that closeness is important to everyone.”
Affleck and Garner also share Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, while Lopez has 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex, Marco Antonio.
However, it seems like Lopez isn’t letting any of the rumors and speculation get her down. To celebrate her 55th birthday, the actress and singer took to Instagram to share a swimsuit selfie.
In the photo, Lopez stunned in a white one-piece swimsuit. She completed the look by wearing her hair in a high ponytail and wearing gold jewelry.
“This Is Me…Now,” she captioned the photo, a reference to the album of the same name she released earlier this year.
For more on Lopez’s strained relationship with Affleck, watch the video below.
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