Singer Jennifer Lopez has spoken for the first time since her split with husband of seven years Marc Anthony.
Talking to Vanity Fair magazine the 42-year-old mother-of-twins says she is eternally optimistic when it comes to love.
“That was my biggest dream, and I really worked hard at it. We both did,” she said of the marriage.
“Sometimes it doesn’t work — and that’s sad. But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love.”
The American Idol judge, who has had relationships with Sean “P Diddy” Combs and Ben Affleck, says love is still her “biggest dream”.
“I am positive — determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person. I now look forward to new challenges. I feel strong,” she said.
Following their split, multiple sources spoke out about Marc’s treatment of Jennifer, saying that he controlled her and was jealous at times.
Although she didn’t go into detail about his behaviour during their relationship, J-Lo did say that she has always loved who she is.
“Sometimes we don’t realise that we are compromising ourselves,” she said.
“To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself … if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me. I love myself enough to walk away from that now.”
The pair, who have three-year-old twins Max and Emme together, say they are not bitter with one another over the break-up.
“I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer,” she said.
“We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children.”
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