JLo And Her Best Friend Both Lost Their Partners, But For Different Reasons. Now She Opens Up About ‘Grieving’ Together

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage has ended permanently as their divorce was finalized this year. Despite seeming to progress independently since then, sources suggest that parting ways was a challenging experience for both of them. Recently, a close friend of Jennifer Lopez, who tragically lost her own husband, shared insights on how they coped with their grief together.

Loren Ridinger, an entrepreneur, shares a close friendship with JLo. In a conversation with US Weekly, Ridinger discussed their bond and the resilience they’ve shown, having mutually navigated through periods of grief. She expressed…

For a long time, she’s been not just my friend, but a crucial source of support. I appreciate her deeply, respect her greatly, and aspire to be like her. In difficult times, she’s shown incredible resilience, even when she was struggling herself. She truly is a force to reckon with.

At a wedding in 2022, Loren Ridinger and her husband, JR Ridinger, were present as Ben Affleck and Lopez exchanged vows. Regrettably, just a few days after the event, JR Ridinger unexpectedly passed away. Since then, Loren has penned a book titled Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love. Although Lopez’s loss may have been less severe, Loren expresses that both women experienced grief together in the aftermath. Loren went on to say…

During that entire experience, a week prior to JR’s passing, we attended a wedding. Upon completing the book, she shared in my mourning. I came to understand that grief isn’t solely triggered by losing someone. It can stem from the end of a relationship or the loss of a loved one through divorce, and one can still grieve.

It’s not unexpected that Lopez and Ridinger might have formed a connection given their shared experience of ending long-term relationships, albeit in distinct circumstances. While Lopez initiated the divorce, it was reportedly not her preferred choice, making the process likely challenging for her.

During tough times, the burden becomes easier to bear with the support of friends. As such, these two women found solace and assistance in one another. Ridinger stated that they frequently wept together, yet eventually emerged stronger on the other side. She elaborated…

It’s truly heartwarming how blessed we were to have one another in those trying times. Whenever we felt like shedding tears or sharing laughter, we had the freedom to do so. What’s more, we discovered that the sun was shining and rainbows were appearing once more. She’s an incredibly inspiring individual.

Despite their separation being finalized, it doesn’t necessarily imply that neither Affleck nor Lopez have fully moved on from the pain of their parting. Their deep love for one another is a bond that many find challenging to completely let go.

Given the continued connection between some members of Affleck’s and Lopez’s families, it seems likely they may always have a presence in one another’s lives to some extent. Time will tell if this shared history brings ease or adds complexity to their situations.

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2025-02-13 18:37