Following the release of her latest album, This Is Me..Now, Jennifer Lopez is spending a lot of time with husband Ben Affleck and their blended family as she prepares to go on tour. After two years together, they’re stronger than ever and a huge mutual source of support, according to a source speaking with Entertainment Tonight.
“Jen has not been paying much attention to any outside hate,” said the insider. “She has always had to deal with criticism and knows that she is misunderstood by some. She realizes that will always be the case because she’s an artist and there are people who don’t get her or know her.”
They continued, “Ben is 100 percent supportive of Jen and keeps it real with her. They both know this is part of the business and remind each other that you can’t please everyone. They acknowledge what really matters, lift each other up, and encourage each other’s talents and capabilities.”
J.Lo’s tour commences in June. Meanwhile, she has been seen in both Los Angeles and New York City the past few months, occasionally with one of her 16-year-old twins, Emme. She is also the mother of Max, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony. Affleck is the dad to 18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. After two years together, the family had really coalesced.
“Jen and Ben are doing well and are very happy together. Their kids bring them even closer together and keep them humble,” said the source. “Jen and Ben are supportive of one another and just want the best for their relationship and family…Their kids love being a blended family and mesh well together. They’re all kind and get along well.”
The couple have apparently been considering spending more time in New York City and even buying property there.
The source added, “It just depends because it has to be perfect and something they really want to invest in. Jen is a New York girl at heart and loves being back close to where she was raised.”