Kaylah Walton
Following her recent breakup with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez is reportedly turning to alcohol to manage her emotions. Those close to her are becoming more concerned about her mental health as she faces this difficult time.
At 55, Lopez has been spotted indulging in her Delola Margarita, a drink from her own line, and insiders noted that she felt the need for a drink before her meeting with Affleck on September 4.
According to a source, “The need for alcohol before her meeting with Ben speaks volumes.”
There are worries that she is resorting to self-medication to cope with the reality of her divorce.
Changes in J-Lo’s drinking habits concern friends
Lopez’s recent changes in her drinking habits have raised red flags among her acquaintances. Once primarily a social drinker, she is now consuming alcohol more frequently and some of her cocktails have been described as “very strong.”
Friends are concerned that her initial casual drinking is evolving into a more hazardous routine as she deals with the emotional toll of her breakup.
The relationship between Lopez and Affleck, 52, has had its ups and downs. After reconnecting romantically in July 2021 and marrying the following year, the couple separated again in April 2024. A source mentioned that Lopez felt blindsided by the split, thinking they could work through their problems, only for Affleck to leave her feeling heartbroken.
Compounding this situation, Lopez faced criticism after launching her alcohol brand, Delola, in 2023, as observers pointed out her long-standing image as a non-drinker and Affleck’s struggles with alcohol. Although Lopez defended her decision by saying she had only embraced social drinking, insiders now fear that she is turning to alcohol to deal with her emotional distress.
As Lopez navigates the repercussions of her marriage, her friends grow increasingly worried about her reliance on alcohol.
“It just feels so out of character,” commented one insider.
