Jennifer Lopez, 57, marked Labor Day weekend with a series of social media posts featuring her in a plunging swimsuit. The singer shared her celebratory moments, posting sultry selfies on Instagram Tuesday, which included her enjoying lunch in a garden while wearing a jungle print one-piece.
Lopez complemented her swimwear with a matching sheer robe and captioned the post, "Happy Labor Day everybody." The holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the American labor movement. Fans responded positively to her post, with comments such as "Gorgeous as always" and "There’s no stopping Jennifer Lopez."
However, the social media activity comes as reports emerge that friends are concerned about Lopez's demanding schedule. These concerns are reportedly linked to fears that the star may be heading towards burnout due to her extensive workload. Lopez has recently secured a reported $20 million deal with Dolce & Gabbana, is planning a world tour, and is involved in acting projects, including promoting two upcoming films: "The JLo Show," which focuses on her Las Vegas residency, and the crime thriller "The Last Mrs Parrish."
Sources close to Lopez have indicated that her friends are worried that her current pace mirrors a period in 2002 when she experienced a nervous breakdown. Insiders suggest that this relentless work ethic stems from a desire to remain occupied during a "weird time in her life," referencing her recent divorce from Ben Affleck and her twins preparing for college. "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.
According to the insider, Lopez finds solace in constant work, stating, "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 further described her as "incredibly driven, a typical Type-A Leo who wants to never be out of the spotlight" and preferring long workdays over staying home alone.
Lopez herself has spoken about reaching a breaking point in 2002. While filming the thriller "Enough," where she portrayed an abused wife, she described experiencing a "kind of nervous breakdown" due to lack of sleep and an overwhelming workload encompassing music and movies. At that time, she recalled freezing up and feeling unable to move or speak, attributing it to an intensely demanding period in her career.