Kim Kardashian playing 'matchmaker' for longtime friend Jennifer Lopez after divorce from Ben Affleck
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Longtime friends Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez are planning to turn their single statuses into an adventure-filled 2025.
An insider told In Touch Weekly that the two powerhouses are gearing up to “take the single scene by storm” as they support each other while Lopez navigates through her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Kim Kardashian steps up to support Jennifer Lopez after divorce
According to the source, since Jennifer Lopez's split from Ben Affleck, Kim Kardashian has been a steadfast source of encouragement for her.
“Kim has been a huge source of support for JLo,” a source told the outlet.
“She's really stepped up to the plate and been not only a shoulder to cry on but also a bonafide cheerleader and a stylist, too.”
Kardashian, 44, has reportedly encouraged Lopez, 55, to embrace a sexier, more confident look over the past six months that has “really helped her get her confidence back.”
Lopez has wowed on recent red carpets, signaling a glamorous comeback.
Kim Kardashian becomes Jennifer Lopez's 'matchmaker'
Kim Kardashian is reportedly eager to help Jennifer Lopez embrace singlehood fully.
“Kim wants her to start dating and she’s nominated herself as a matchmaker. JLo is all for it and has agreed to let Kim set her up, on the condition that they double date,” the source revealed.
For Kardashian, this arrangement aligns perfectly with her own 2025 resolution to explore the dating scene more actively.
“It’s great for Kim because her resolution for 2025 is to play the field more herself, the fact that she can do it with JLo as her partner in crime is almost too good to be true,” said the insider.
“Kim has always had JLo on a huge pedestal, she can hardly believe that they’ve become genuine friends," the insider added.
Jennifer Lopez reclaims her identity while Kim Kardashian navigates her own love life
Despite their divorce after a whirlwind two-year marriage, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have remained amicable.
Over the holidays, the former couple exchanged gifts at Soho House in Los Angeles, and Lopez even visited Affleck on the 2025 Golden Globes night, sharing a warm moment with his son Samuel.
Now, with their divorce finalized, Lopez is reclaiming her identity by dropping Affleck as her last name and reverting to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
On the other hand, previously married to Kanye West from 2014 to 2022, the 'The Kardashians' star had a brief relationship with 'Saturday Night Live' alum Pete Davidson.
However, their nine-month romance came to an end in August 2022, shortly before rumors about her connection to Odell Beckham Jr, 32, began making rounds.
“Fact is, he didn’t end it because he wasn’t into her anymore,” an insider reportedly said back then, revealing that “fame was ultimately a factor in the breakup as well as Kanye’s reaction to the romance.”
“Pete simply could not handle the level of scrutiny and insane stress that came with dating her,” the source spilled, before adding, “It was a tough spot to be in, but Kim was very understanding and sweet, they were both sad it had to end.”
