Jennifer Lopez Appears at AMAs After Divorce Filing

Jennifer Lopez made her first significant public appearance since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck during a pre-recorded segment for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special. Reflecting on her childhood memories of the show, she expressed how watching the AMAs inspired her journey to fame, stating, "Fifty years of the American Music Awards, I remember watching them at home when I was a little girl." Lopez, who wore a pink blouse, reminisced about her 2001 debut and her 2011 win for Favorite Latin Artist, emphasizing the importance of fan-voted awards. She filed for divorce on August 20, coinciding with their two-year wedding anniversary after a lavish ceremony in 2022. The awards special showcased Lopez's long history with the AMAs, and she expressed excitement for the future of music, highlighting its unifying power. The AMAs will now air on CBS after being on ABC for nearly five decades.