Jennifer Lopez, 57, was recently photographed during a workout session in Santa Monica, showcasing her physique in a form-fitting black ensemble. The outing comes amid reports that close friends are concerned about her demanding workload, fearing she may be headed for burnout.
Sources close to Lopez indicate that her intense work schedule is a coping mechanism during a period of significant personal change. The singer has reportedly secured a $20 million deal with Dolce & Gabbana and is planning an international tour for the upcoming year. In addition to these ventures, she is also involved in promoting two films: "The JLo Show," which focuses on her Las Vegas residency, and the crime thriller "The Last Mrs. Parrish."
Friends have voiced concerns that Lopez's current pace echoes a past period of intense work that led to a nervous breakdown in 2002. "She is working her tail off because she wants to stay busy, though there is some concern she may burn out," a source told the Daily Mail. "But this is how she stays sane during this weird time in her life."
Lopez's demanding schedule follows her divorce from Ben Affleck and her twins, Max and Emme, heading off to college. Insiders suggest that she finds comfort in constant work, viewing it as preferable to being idle. "It's not an easy time for Jennifer, there are a lot of changes, it's very emotional, but she finds comfort in working nonstop, which is great because her career is still doing very well," the source added.
The singer has previously spoken about reaching a breaking point in 2002 while filming "Enough." In a 2008 interview, Lopez described experiencing a lack of sleep and a "nervous breakdown" on set, where she felt unable to move or speak.
"She just works, works, works! She likes to be a workaholic, she is incredibly driven, a typical Type-A Leo who wants to never be out of the spotlight," an insider commented. "For her, working is better than staying at home eating takeout from Nobu alone in front of the TV. She would rather wake up at 5 a.m. and put in a 14-hour day and never complain. But one day she may wake up completely exhausted."
One reported reason for her intensified work ethic is that Lopez has "sworn off men" since her difficult split from Affleck. "She is incredibly driven, a typical Type-A Leo who wants to never be out of the spotlight," the source said.
