Jennifer Lopez shared an emotional empty nester update on September 25 after her 18 year old twins, Max and Emme, left for their freshman year of college. In a video posted to JLO Beauty's Instagram, Lopez explained how exercise, self care, and familiar routines are helping her adjust to a much quieter home. Lopez said the transition has brought plenty of tears, baby photo nostalgia, and uncertainty, but she also sees it as a fresh chapter for herself. The singer encouraged parents in the same position to return to interests they paused while raising children, whether that means reading, working out, or simply creating a daily ritual. What Is Jennifer Lopez Doing Now? Jennifer Lopez spent years focused on parenting Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex husband Marc Anthony . Lopez and Anthony finalized their divorce in 2014 after 10 years of marriage, and Lopez previously said on the SmartLess podcast that she sometimes felt she had very little help while raising the twins. Lopez said both children were accepted into their chosen colleges and received scholarships. Before the school year began, the family marked the milestone with a European vacation, giving Lopez as much time with Max and Emme as possible before the college era officially began. For Lopez, the message is less about pretending the transition is easy and more about making room for a life beyond full time parenting. Her advice to fellow empty nesters is refreshingly practical: keep moving, stay hydrated, protect your joy, and use the extra space to revive a dream that got shelved.