Jennifer Lopez Cancels Tour Amid Personal Struggles, Sparks Divorce Rumors

 

Jennifer Lopez was seen leaving a dance studio in Burbank, California, on Friday with a somber expression, just hours after announcing the cancellation of her "This Is Me… Live" tour. The 54-year-old pop icon appeared in beige sweats and a knit top, her demeanor notably different from her upbeat presence in recent rehearsals .

>Lopez's decision to halt her tour comes amid growing speculation about the state of her marriage to actor Ben Affleck. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and married in 2022, are reportedly facing significant marital issues. Sources close to the couple have hinted that Affleck, 51, feels "worn down" by their relationship and disagrees with Lopez's lifestyle.

The "Hustlers" star addressed her fans in her "On the JLo" newsletter, expressing her devastation over the tour's cancellation. "I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down," she wrote. "Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary."

Representatives for Live Nation, the tour's promoter, supported Lopez's decision, stating, "Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends."

Despite rumors of low ticket sales being the real reason behind the cancellation, insiders have denied such claims. The tour, initially named after her ninth studio album "This Is Me… Now," was rebranded in April, leading to further speculation.

Lopez and Affleck share a blended family of five children from their previous marriages. Lopez has 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

The couple's turbulent relationship history dates back to their initial engagement in 2002, which ended in 2004. After nearly two decades apart, they found love again and eloped in Las Vegas in July 2022, followed by a formal ceremony at Affleck's Georgia estate.

As Lopez prioritizes her personal life, her fans await updates, hoping for a return to the stage in the future. For now, the "Let's Get Loud" singer remains focused on her family and navigating her current challenges.