If revenge is a dish best served cold, Jennifer Lopez just served it ice cold on a silver platter. The newly single superstar, 55, commanded attention in a jaw-dropping black gown with a dramatic floor-length cape while attending the opening night of Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway.
Just weeks after her divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized, JLo made sure all eyes were on her as she strutted down the red carpet Thursday night at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre. The message couldn’t be clearer: single life looks good on her.
Lopez’s revenge dress moment featured a daring plunging neckline that left little to the imagination, accessorized with a statement necklace that drew even more attention to her décolletage. The ensemble was completed with a tiny clutch and the kind of confidence that only comes from knowing you look absolutely incredible.
After making her grand entrance with the dramatic cape creating a showstopping silhouette, the fashion icon removed the detachable cloak to reveal the full impact of her revenge look – a move that photographers eagerly captured at every angle.
The “On The Floor” hitmaker wasn’t flying solo for the evening. Lopez brought along her 17-year-old child Emme Muñiz, who uses they/them pronouns, as her plus-one for the star-studded event. Emme showed their own fashion flair in a stylish men’s suit, creating a striking mother-child red carpet moment.
Emme is one of the twins Lopez shares with her third husband, Marc Anthony. Their brother Max, also 17, wasn’t spotted at the event, but the mother-child duo appeared in good spirits as they supported George Clooney‘s Broadway debut.
Good Night, and Good Luck marks Clooney’s first foray onto Broadway, and the production is based on his critically acclaimed 2005 film of the same name. The original film was written and directed by Clooney, who also starred in the project – a testament to his multifaceted talents in the entertainment industry.
The opening night attracted Hollywood’s elite, with Uma Thurman, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, Kylie Minogue, and Gayle King among the A-listers who turned out to support the actor’s stage debut. Even with such star power in attendance, Lopez’s appearance still managed to steal the spotlight.
Lopez’s show-stopping appearance comes on the heels of her divorce from Ben Affleck being finalized last month. The couple, who rekindled their early 2000s romance and married in July 2022, separated just 19 months later in April 2024, marking the end of one of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships.
While JLo was turning heads on Broadway, Affleck has been making his own post-divorce statements. The actor recently unveiled a freshly dyed hair and beard makeover at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, trading his salt-and-pepper look for a more youthful appearance while promoting The Accountant 2.
Last month, Affleck broke his silence about the breakdown of his marriage in a candid interview with British GQ. According to sources close to the actor, he was motivated to speak publicly to counter the narrative portraying him as the villain in their split.
“He is so over this divorce and the narrative that he was grumpy and that Jen was a victim,” an insider revealed to DailyMail.com. The source added that Affleck hoped his interview would provide closure and “stop the constant questions” so he could focus on his career and family.
In his interview, Affleck hinted at their differing views on celebrity as a contributing factor to their breakup, saying: “There are a lot of people who I think have handled celebrity more adeptly and more adroitly than I have, Jennifer among them.”
He continued, “My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers. As happens in relationships, you don’t always have the same attitude towards these things.” Despite the split, the actor maintained that there was “no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue” behind their divorce.
As Jennifer showcases her single status with head-turning fashion moments, sources close to the star reveal she’s ready to move forward romantically. “Jennifer wants to be in love again,” an insider told DailyMail.com last week, adding that the star has taken time to “heal her broken heart” following the divorce.
Intriguingly, the source revealed Lopez has her sights set on a particular type of man – specifically someone reminiscent of the rugged Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on the hit series Yellowstone.
“She had a crush on Rip Wheeler from Yellowstone and wants a guy like that, someone who can have her back and make sure she is OK,” the insider explained. “She wants to be put first and made to feel special. Her life is a lot, she needs a man who can handle all that and still love her unconditionally.”
Professionally, Lopez isn’t missing a beat. The multihyphenate star is set to begin filming her new Netflix project Office Romance alongside Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein – who has previously admitted to having a crush on the performer.
According to sources, “After a very tough start to 2025, Jennifer can’t wait to start a new project and it certainly helps that she will be working with a very handsome and smart star like Brett.” The insider added that Goldstein is “like the younger, better, British version of Ben,” noting that Lopez “thinks he is very cute.”
As JLo continues to dazzle on red carpets and line up exciting new projects, her message is clear: this is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her already legendary career. And if her recent Broadway appearance is any indication, she’ll be doing it all while looking absolutely fabulous.