Jennifer Lopez Drinks 'Lethally Strong' Alcohol Amid Ben Affleck Divorce, Can't 'Handle Reality': Report

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s rollercoaster romance has finally ended with Lopez filing for divorce on August 20. Two years after their second wedding in 2022, rumours of split-up began to surface again as they were rarely seen together. It was then confirmed that Lopez had filed for a divorce, marking another twist to their on-and-off relationship. However, new reports claim that the singer has taken to alcohol to help her cope.

As per reports, Jennifer’s friends are concerned about her as she has started drinking strong cocktails regularly to cope with the pain of her divorce. A report also mentioned that Jennifer needed ‘liquid’ courage to face Ben Affleck recently.

“The fact she needed booze in her belly before her latest meeting with Ben kind of says it all. She appears to be self-medicating and unable to handle the raw reality of this divorce without some type of pick-me-up,” a source told Radar Online. They added, “She used to only drink socially, but now it’s a bigger part of her daily routine and the cocktails she mixes up are apparently lethally strong.”

The source added, “JLo was not prepared for this breakup. She genuinely thought they would work through their troubles, but Ben just threw in the towel and walked. He’s left her totally wrecked.”

While their high-profile relationship is nearing its end, Jennifer and Ben have left fans confused after they were seen holding hands and having brunch with their children last week. Last Saturday, JLo and Ben made their first appearance after the singer filed for a divorce. In viral videos, Jennifer and Ben were seen stepping out for a brunch. They arrived at the venue in the same car with their children.

It is worth noting that Jennifer was seen wearing her engagement ring and wedding ring during the brunch. The couple has yet to comment on their current relationship status. Sources earlier indicated that Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce after Ben Affleck showed little interest in saving the marriage. Another source reportedly added that Lopez was deeply invested in trying to make things work.