Jennifer Lopez Drops Bombshell: ‘My Exes Are Dead to Me’

Pop icon opens up about past relationships, self-love, and why she’s never truly experienced real love

American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her past relationships, saying her exes are “dead” to her and admitting she has never truly experienced real love.

Speaking during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, the 55-year-old pop icon reflected on her romantic history and emotional growth over the years. Lopez, who has been married several times and has dated several high-profile figures including Ben Affleck, Marc Anthony, and Alex Rodriguez, said she tends to move on completely once a relationship ends.

“When I’m done, I’m done. My exes are dead to me,” Lopez stated firmly. “I don’t hold on to the past.”

She went on to make a more personal admission, revealing that despite her many relationships, she has never felt truly loved in the way she desires.

“I don’t think I’ve ever truly been loved the way I needed to be loved,” Lopez said. “They weren’t capable. And to be honest, I didn’t love myself enough back then either.”

The singer’s remarks have since stirred debate online, with fans and commentators sharing mixed reactions. While some applauded her honesty and self-awareness, others questioned the comments in light of her marriage to actor Ben Affleck, whom she remarried in 2022 after rekindling their early 2000s romance.

Lopez emphasized that her perspective has changed over time and that she now values self-love and healing more than romantic attachments.

“You can’t find real love until you know and love yourself completely,” she added.

The comments follow a wave of personal revelations from Lopez, who recently spoke about overcoming heartbreak and rediscovering herself after public scrutiny surrounding her marriage and career.

Lopez, who released her latest album, This Is Me… Now, continues to explore themes of vulnerability, strength, and emotional rebirth through her music and personal interviews.