During a June 9, 2026 appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” Jennifer Lopez made a declaration about her romantic future that fans are interpreting as a direct jab at her ex-husband Ben Affleck: her “greatest love” hasn’t happened yet.
The 56-year-old singer and actress appeared on host Andy Cohen’s late-night show and delivered a confident response when asked whether she believes her next great love lies ahead of her.
“I think my… yeah,” Lopez said after pausing. “My greatest love is ahead of me 100 percent. Without a doubt.”
The remark carries considerable weight considering Lopez has walked down the aisle four times — to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, Marc Anthony and Affleck. Her most recent marriage to Affleck dissolved in 2024, with the couple finalizing their divorce in February 2025.
Lopez’s forward-looking stance marks a shift from the message in her 2024 documentary, “The Greatest Love Story Never Told,” where she promoted the notion that “some things are forever.” Two years later and one divorce further along, the performer still believes in true love — but now she’s directing her gaze toward what’s coming rather than what’s behind her.
Single, and Saying So
Lopez confirmed she’s not dating anyone during a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel, calling her single status “fantastic” and raising eyebrows when she said she “should have done it sooner” — widely read as a reference to Affleck.
When Cohen asked what she finds most romantic about herself, Lopez didn’t hold back.
“Everything. I’m very romantic,” she replied.
She’s open to meeting someone new, but made clear she has standards for how potential suitors should approach her.
“You’re not going to find me through Instagram or sliding into my DMs,” she told Cohen. “You have to make more of an effort than that.”
As for timing, Lopez kept it casual. “I’ll meet somebody somewhere one day,” she said. “If they’re good enough. I don’t know.”
Romance Rumors With Brett Goldstein
Lopez appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” as part of the promotional tour for “Office Romance,” her new Netflix rom-com with “Ted Lasso” star Brett Goldstein. The film, which premiered in Los Angeles on May 26, 2026, features Lopez and Goldstein as Jackie Cruz and Daniel Blanchflower.
Their on-screen pairing has generated speculation about a real-life connection, which both actors addressed during a joint segment on the “Today” show with host Savannah Guthrie.
“There’s never a time when I’m seen with somebody or working with somebody where they don’t try to put me with the person,” Lopez told Guthrie.
Goldstein, 45, leaned into the humor. “I think if you stand near her, that’s what happens,” he joked. “That’s why I’ve been standing so close this whole time.”
Lopez didn’t help quiet the chatter when she told Cohen that Goldstein ranks as “the best kisser” among her many male co-stars over the years — a comment that quickly circulated on social media.
An Emotional Milestone
During another recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Lopez became emotional while discussing her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, leaving for college — a transition that has the singer entering empty-nester territory while simultaneously launching a new phase of her career.
Lopez’s romantic history has remained a constant subject of tabloid coverage and public fascination, and her latest media appearances — spanning from “Today” to Kimmel to Bravo — have provided fresh material for scrutiny.
But across all the interviews this week, one message from Lopez comes through clearly: she hasn’t given up on finding lasting love. In fact, she appears convinced her best relationship still awaits her.
Whether that person will be a co-star, someone who makes a real-world effort to pursue her, or an entirely unexpected match remains unknown. What Lopez has made unmistakably clear, however, is that she’s done looking backward.
