Jennifer Lopez Hoping For 'Fresh Start' As She Celebrates 55th Birthday

Jennifer Lopez is hoping for a "fresh start" amid her reported marital woes as she celebrates her 55th birthday.

A source told Entertainment Tonight that Lopez "is doing her best to stay positive and focus on the great things in her life" as she marked her 55th birthday on Wednesday (July 24). The positive mindset comes amid ongoing speculation that she and Ben Affleck are having trouble in their marriage and are potentially heading toward a divorce. The couple recently celebrated their second anniversary on separate coasts .

"It has been a hard year with some unexpected realizations, changes, and obstacles, but Jen is trying to view her 55th birthday as a fresh start," the source said. "She is trying not to let her situation with Ben bring her down ."

Lopez has been seen recently enjoying time spent in the Hamptons while her husband remained at home in Los Angeles , often being spotted with friends and even her stepdaughter Violet . as the source claimed she "always loves getting to spend time on the East Coast, especially during the summer, and it's been nice for her to be surrounded by friends and family who love her."

The This Is Me... Now musician celebrated her birthday with a special lengthy message on Instagram , sharing a photo of her in pajamas, smiling and surrounded by bouquets of flowers and a tiered cake, and thanking everyone for sending their birthday wishes while admitting she has "laughed, smiled, [and] shed some tears."

"I really do have the best, most amazing fans in the world. I could never express how moved I am or how incredibly blessed I feel to have all of you be a part of my life. Thank you sooooo very much," she said, adding, "It's funny as I sit here contemplating on the most extraordinary journey I still feel like the same girl starting out so full of energy and bravado, so ready to take on the whole world on the outside and yet so tender, fragile and sometimes frightened but always full of love on the inside."