Kaylah Walton
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini have recently rekindled their friendship after some time apart, drawing closer due to their recent divorces.
Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after a two-year marriage, while Remini, who ended her marriage with Angelo Pagan in August, has been in touch with Lopez as they cope with their individual situations.
Their recent discussions have helped revive their previously strained friendship, particularly after Lopez’s marriage to Affleck cooled their bond.
Initially, their friendship was very strong, but a disagreement about Lopez’s wedding to Affleck in 2022 caused a notable distance between them.
Background of Their Friendship Issues
The issues between Lopez and Remini arose when Remini voiced her concerns over Lopez marrying Affleck.
She reminded Lopez of their initial fallout and suggested that Affleck was “selfish and not fully committed.” This criticism led Lopez to sever ties with Remini, who was absent from Lopez and Affleck’s wedding in Georgia in August 2022.
While Remini’s absence raised questions, it was reported she was spending valuable time with her daughter, Sofia, before her college journey began.
Despite their past conflicts, when rumors about Lopez and Affleck’s marriage issues surfaced, Remini considered reaching out to offer her support, but she had no desire to gloat.
How Their Friendship Began
The friendship between Lopez and Remini began in 2004 at a red-carpet event while Lopez was still with Marc Anthony, whom she wed that year.
Over the years, their bond grew strong, culminating in co-starring roles in the romantic comedy Second Act. In earlier interviews, Remini humorously recalled her first thoughts about Lopez, hoping that she wouldn’t be as perfect in reality as she appeared in the public eye.
Now, both women find themselves navigating the difficulties of divorce, and their shared challenges may help them solidify their friendship once more. Lopez and Remini are in the process of mending their bond, potentially making it even stronger than it was before.
