Jennifer Lopez Shares First Instagram Story Since Divorce Announcement and It Has a Christmas Tree

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez.Photo:Lionel Hahn/WireImage

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopezhas returned to social media after filing for divorce fromBen Affleck.

TheAtlasactress, 55, reposted a selfie image from a fan page to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Aug. 23, and it had a festive twist.

In the snap, Lopez is seen posing for a sultry selfie rocking voluminous blonde hair and a comfy blush two-piece. But the large Christmas tree in the background — with gift boxes and florals underneath — also deserves an honorable mention, along with a clothing wardrobe rack.

Jennifer Lopez Instagram Stories.Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

Jlo’s first post back to instagram after news of divorce filing

Jennifer Lopez/Instagram

The selfie appears to be from a December 2020 glam session.In a similar photofrom a different angle, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton described the look as “Deluxe Glam Barbie.”

The photo marks the first time Lopez has posted on social media sincefiling to end her and Affleck’s two-year marriageon Tuesday, Aug. 20.

TheThis Is Me…Nowsinger and Affleck, whowed in Las Vegason July 17, 2022, before hostinga wedding celebrationin Georgia the next month,reportedly did not have a prenuptial agreement.

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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck.Marc Piasecki/WireImage; Gary Miller/WireImage

Jennifer Lopez; Ben Affleck

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A source told PEOPLE on Thursday, Aug. 22, that theyhad the best intentionswhen rekindling their romance, stating that the pair “really loved each other — and it happened quickly.” (Affleck and Lopez were previously engaged in the early 2000s before calling it quits days before their wedding.)

“They were really going to give it a try, and they did,” added the source of the now-exes getting back together. “These are two people who are in love with love, and who wouldn’t jump into that? And the world wanted it.”

The source also told PEOPLE thatThe Accountant 2actor and Lopez are “very different people.”

“She’s super public and wants to go out, and he’s more of an introvert and is happy to hang out at home,” the source said.

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Lopez and Affleck spent much of the summer apart, but just last week, she wasseen leaving Affleck’s rental homein Brentwood, Calif., as he celebrated his 52nd birthday on Aug. 15.

source: people.com