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ennifer Lopez, 56, finalized her 2025 divorce from Ben Affleck, relisted their Beverly Hills mansion, and secured a new California estate. While her twins Max and Emme, now 17, prepare for college, the pop icon remains upbeat about the transition to an empty nest. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight during her “Up All Night Live” residency, she said she feels good about the next chapter, recalling her years as a single mother since the kids were three. Lopez acknowledged the many people who have entered and left her life, but emphasized that the core of her world has always been her children. She added that they are thriving and ready to step into adulthood, and that she will always provide a solid, loving home for them no matter where they go.

    The emotional moment was highlighted on New Year’s Eve when Lopez brought Max and Emme onto the Vegas stage, sharing a hug with the crowd and posting a celebratory clip on Instagram. The video captured fireworks behind her as she embraced her daughters.

    In addition to the twins’ upcoming college journey, Lopez is navigating major personal changes. On February 19, she purchased a $17.5 million gated estate in Hidden Hills, California, and began renovating it into a family sanctuary. While the renovation proceeds, she continued to stay in the former Affleck–JLo Beverly Hills mansion, which she and Affleck listed for $68 million in July 2024, then reduced to $59.9 million, and finally to $52 million in September after a year on the market. The 38,000‑sq‑ft property, originally bought for $60.9 million in May 2023, features 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, an indoor sports complex, gym, boxing ring, lounge, and bar, all set on a 5.2‑acre lot in Beverly Crest.

    Despite the hefty price tag and extensive renovations, the couple faces a significant loss if the home sells at the current asking price. Lopez’s Instagram holiday posts show her hosting Christmas at the Beverly Hills residence with family, hinting that 2025 might be her last holiday there.

    Overall, Lopez’s 2025 has been a year of endings and new beginnings: finalizing a divorce, selling a high‑profile property, investing in a new home, and preparing her children for the next phase of their lives— all while maintaining a positive outlook on the future.