Jennifer Lopez is making it clear that her latest movie look did not happen by accident.
The 56-year-old stars opposite ‘Ted Lasso’ actor Brett Goldstein in the new Netflix film ‘Office Romance,’ which arrived on June 5. While promoting the movie, Lopez opened up about the preparation that went into filming a revealing swimwear scene and said the answer was not complicated.
It came down to discipline. “You know that you’re gonna be on-screen,” Lopez told Extra. “You gotta be prepared, in the gym and eating right.”
She added, “It’s about eating healthy and eating the right things and working out and being consistent. I say these things all the time.”
Lopez Said Consistency Is The Real Secret
Lopez has long been known for maintaining a strong, athletic image, and she said the key is staying consistent rather than relying on shortcuts.
Goldstein joked that Lopez was not the only one feeling pressure before the scene. “Of course I did,” he said when asked if he also prepared. “I’m doing a scene with this one.”
Lopez’s comments gave fans another look at the strict routine behind her public image. She has spent decades performing, touring, acting, and appearing on red carpets, and her approach to fitness has shifted over time.
Now, she says she works smarter.
Her Workouts Changed With Age
Lopez said her fitness routine has changed as she has gotten older.
During an appearance on ‘CBS Mornings,’ she explained that she no longer pushes herself the same way she did earlier in her career.
“I think I’ve gotten good at working out what I need to work out without killing myself,” she said.
She said her trainers now focus on making the most of limited time. “I have 40 minutes for you right now, and we need to maximize that, and we do,” Lopez said.
She also said weight training has become a major part of her routine. “I lift heavy, I do a lot of weights now because as you get older you need to start doing that in your 30s,” she said. Lopez explained that building muscle is important because people naturally lose muscle as they age.
Lopez Reflected On A Difficult Time During Ben Affleck Marriage
Lopez also spoke about how her body changed during a painful period in her personal life.
Looking back at her 2024 Met Gala appearance, she said the moment was tied to a difficult chapter in her marriage to Ben Affleck.
“It’s funny, that was a tough time in my life at the time,” she said. “I remember I had lost a lot of weight.”
Lopez said she had just finished ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ and was wearing a Schiaparelli dress by Daniel Roseberry, which made the look meaningful to her.
But when she looks back at the photos now, the memory feels more complicated. “When I look at it, I remember it was a tough time,” she said. “I look at those pictures, and I feel like I look sad.”
Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in August 2024 after two years of marriage. Their split was finalized the following January.
Lopez Keeps Her Diet Clean
Lopez’s routine also includes a clean diet.
She told Us Weekly that she eats plenty of green vegetables, including asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale. She also said she enjoys cooking Puerto Rican food because it is what she grew up eating.
When dining out, Lopez said she looks for meals that fit her lifestyle. “I’ll have a salad or some fish with veggies,” she told HELLO!. “And I make sure I drink lots of water throughout the meal.”
For Lopez, the message is simple. The polished film look, the red-carpet image, and the on-screen confidence all come from the same formula: training, clean eating, and staying consistent even when life gets difficult.
