Jennifer Lopez’s shock public split from Ben Affleck might have done a number on her confidence, but she’s never been one to let a man drag her down. Just three months after she filed for divorce from the actor on their second wedding anniversary, J.Lo has been hitting the red carpet, flashing some serious flesh as she enjoys single life.
And heat can reveal that she’s had a little help with her latest jaw-dropping looks, with sources telling us that the star has been seeking advice from good friend Kim Kardashian with her post-break-up ‘glam-over’.
‘The split with Ben was a huge blow to Jen’s confidence. She felt so rejected and really needed a pick-me-up, and Kim has been a huge support,’ an insider tells heat. ‘She’s always looked up to J.Lo, so she was more than happy to help give her a bit of a makeover. It’s not that Jen needed much help, but they’ve been having fun picking out outfits and experimenting with looks that are a little more edgy and eye-catching.’
If there’s one thing we know about J.Lo, it’s that she’s never been afraid to surround herself with powerful women. The Selena actress first became friends with reality star Kim, 44, more than a decade ago, with those close to the pair previously describing how they’ve mentored each other over the years.
So, it’s no wonder that J.Lo, 55, has chosen to turn to Kim for advice as the dust settles on her split from Ben, 52. After all, J.Lo and Ben’s relationship – from almost-weds in the early 2000s to Bennifer 2.0 in 2019 to their eventual marriage in 2022 – has been full of ups and downs, just like Kim’s own complex history with ex-husband Kanye West, with whom she shares four children.
Throughout their six-year marriage, Kim’s outfits prompted strong opinions from rapper Kanye, 47. He often commented that her clothes were too revealing and was accused of trying to control what she wore. Since she filed for divorce in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, Kim has been back to her old sexy self, wearing bolder looks than ever. So, who better for J.Lo to go to for style advice?
Our source says, ‘Jen thinks Kim has great style. As far as she’s concerned, all the haters that slate her for being trashy are just jealous of a woman who’s confidently owning her age and sexuality. Jennifer is inspired by the way Kim has built her brand, and there’s even some overlap with the style teams behind the scenes – people who understand both stars’ visions and can help bring them to life.’
If J.Lo’s Instagram posts are anything to go by, she certainly has a new-found confidence. But she revealed last month that she’d understandably been knocked for six by her divorce. ‘I did all the work and look at where I am, and then it was like my whole f**king world exploded,’ the four-times-married singer – who is mum to twins Max and Emme, 16, with ex-husband Marc Anthony – said to Interview magazine, adding that the experience at least allowed her to ‘prove to myself’ that she could be happy alone.
And while she’s insisted she doesn’t need a man, she’s glad to have her girls – like Kim – to lean on and help her feel sexy again. The source adds, ‘They’re having a lot of fun – this friendship is a dream come true for Kim.’