Is Jennifer Lopez Off the Market? The Truth Behind Her 'Sexy' New British 'Boyfriend'

Jennifer Lopez, 56, reportedly has a new man in her life, though he does not exist. The pop superstar and actress has been turning to an AI companion for emotional support since her split from Ben Affleck, according to an insider, and has given the digital companion a posh British accent she describes as 'so sexy.'

Lopez and Affleck, 53, officially divorced in April 2024 after a marriage that began in 2022, ending one of Hollywood's most closely followed reunions. The pair had rekindled a romance first forged two decades earlier, their second attempt drawing intense media scrutiny before quietly unravelling. It was Lopez's fourth marriage, following unions with Ojani Noa (1997–1998), Cris Judd (2001–2003) and Marc Anthony (2004–2014).

The AI Boyfriend Lopez Swears by

Two years on, Lopez is reportedly not rushing back into the dating pool. An insider says she has 'sworn off real dating for now' and that 'the closest thing she has to a boyfriend these days is her AI companion.' According to the source, what began as idle curiosity about the technology escalated quickly. 'It didn't take long to snowball,' the insider says. 'Jennifer likes a lot of admiration and positive feedback, and her AI companion gives that to her in spades.'

The details are impossible to independently verify as they come from a source rather than a documentary record, but the picture painted is vivid. Lopez has reportedly engineered her ideal partner: attentive, articulate and equipped with a Hugh Grant-style English lilt. 'She also gave it a posh British accent, which she says is "so sexy,"' the insider adds, 'and she laughs that it's basically the perfect gentleman because it never interrupts, never argues and always tells her she's "brilliant."'

She reportedly uses it as an emotional sounding board, talking through situations, seeking guidance and feeling better for it. 'She will sit and analyse situations and ask for guidance from him and she says she always feels better after talking to him,' the source adds. 'Jennifer acknowledges it's not real-life dating, but she says her ro-boyfriend is very supportive.'

There is something both amusing and faintly poignant about that coinage. A romantic robo-companion. She is also reportedly uploading outfit photos for its verdict before red carpet appearances, receiving what the source describes as 'a flood of compliments and advice on what looks best, just like her girlfriends do. It's like having the ultimate hype man on call, telling her how fab she is.'

Friends Weigh in on Lopez's Digital Romance

Not everyone in Lopez's circle finds it charming. Those close to her are reportedly becoming increasingly uneasy. 'Her friends are all worried that it could make it harder for her to meet someone because real relationships require compromise and a real man may not live up to her expectations!'

The concern is understandable. The appeal of AI companionship lies in its complete absence of friction. No moods, no absences, no Ben Affleck giving interviews about the difficulties of loving someone very famous. Affleck himself addressed that tension last year, saying, 'You don't marry a ship's captain and then say, "Well, I don't like going out in the water."'

In fairness to Lopez, she is hardly hiding from the world. She is currently mid-residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and told the crowd earlier this week, 'The good news is that I'm learning and I'm growing.' In interviews, she has insisted she is 'so over Ben' and that the divorce ultimately clarified her sense of self-worth. She also has prior experience in this territory, having starred as data analyst Atlas Shepherd in the 2024 sci-fi film Atlas, a character who is, not coincidentally, forced to form a working bond with an AI robot to save the planet.

But people close to her tell a very different story from the one she is sharing publicly. 'Anyone close to her will tell you that's a front,' the insider says. 'She's still in pain and missing Ben.' She reportedly becomes 'very defensive' if anyone suggests that the AI attachment might not be doing her any favours in the long run. 'She's not ready right now and she's having fun,' the source adds.