Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About 'Tough Time' After Marc Anthony Divorce

The singer details her struggles as a single mom following the end of her marriage.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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During a recent performance in Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez opened up about the difficult period she went through after her divorce from Marc Anthony in 2014. Lopez said she was "really about to give up on it all" as a single mother of twins, but a conversation with a mentor inspired her to keep pushing forward. The singer shared how she overcame the challenges of her divorce and emphasized the importance of perseverance, telling the audience to "dance, and you dance, and you dance, again, again and again."

Why it matters

Jennifer Lopez's candid remarks about her personal struggles after her high-profile divorce provide a rare glimpse into the emotional toll that can come with the end of a marriage, especially for public figures. Her story of resilience and finding the strength to move forward resonates with many who have gone through similar experiences.

The details

Lopez and Anthony were married from 2004 until 2014 and share twins Max and Emme. During her Las Vegas residency show, Lopez told the audience that the period after her "third divorce" was "a really tough time." She said she was "a single mom, with two 3-year-old twins" and was "really about to give up on it all." Lopez then shared how she called a mentor, the late self-help author Louise Hay, who encouraged her to keep dancing through the difficult steps, which inspired Lopez to persevere.

  • Lopez and Anthony married in 2004.
  • Lopez and Anthony welcomed twins Max and Emme in February 2008.
  • Lopez and Anthony announced their split in July 2011.
  • Lopez and Anthony's divorce was finalized in 2014.
  • Lopez opened up about the divorce during a March 6, 2026 show in Las Vegas.

The players

Jennifer Lopez

An American singer, actress, and dancer who was previously married to Marc Anthony.

Marc Anthony

An American singer and actor who was previously married to Jennifer Lopez.

Louise Hay

A late self-help author who provided mentorship to Jennifer Lopez during a difficult period after her divorce.

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What they’re saying

“After my third divorce, that's when I really started getting good at it.”

— Jennifer Lopez (Instagram)

“It was actually a really tough time. I was really about to give up on it all. I mean, I was a single mom, with two 3-year-old twins.”

— Jennifer Lopez (Instagram)

“When you're learning a dance and you get the steps wrong, what do you do?" "I said, 'I just keep going until I get the steps right.' And she said, 'That's right Jennifer. Always keep dancing.'”

— Jennifer Lopez (Instagram)

“And I wish the same for each and every one of you — that no matter what life throws at you, that you dance, and you dance, and you dance, again, again and again.”

— Jennifer Lopez (Instagram)

The takeaway

Jennifer Lopez's candid account of her struggles after her divorce from Marc Anthony serves as an inspiring reminder that even the most challenging personal setbacks can be overcome through resilience, self-care, and a commitment to moving forward. Her message of perseverance resonates with anyone facing difficult life transitions.