Jennifer Lopez has always been known for her resilience, but 2024 tested her in ways even she couldn’t have predicted. After filing for divorce from husband Ben Affleck on what should have been their second anniversary, the pop icon also faced the disappointment of canceling her highly anticipated tour and lackluster reception for her latest album. Many assumed she would take a step back from the spotlight. But, according to sources close to the singer, 2025 will see a completely revitalized J.Lo, with her eyes set on a different kind of prize: an Oscar.

“She’s determined to make next year the best one yet,” a source revealed to the Daily Mail. “She’s not letting her personal life slow her down. She’s ready to rise.” And rise she will, with her latest project, Unstoppable, which could mark a turning point in her career.

The film, which insiders describe as a potential game-changer for Lopez, has reignited her passion for acting. “She’s known for her glamorous image, but this movie will show people she’s more than that. She can really act,” the source shared, adding that Lopez’s performance is nothing short of “sensational.”

Lopez has had her eye on the Academy Award for a while, especially after what she felt was a snub for her role in Hustlers. This time, she’s determined to take home the coveted trophy. “She believes she deserved the Oscar for Hustlers and is now more motivated than ever to get it for Unstoppable,” the insider continued. “Plus, her public split from Affleck has painted her as the underdog, and voters may be swayed by her comeback story.”

But Lopez’s ambitions for 2025 don’t stop at the Oscars. Despite the lukewarm reception of her album This Is Me…Now, she’s reportedly planning a new release aimed at topping the charts. “She’s after a massive dance hit,” a source told Page Six. “She knows she needs something big, something that reminds everyone of the classic J.Lo sound.”

Lopez is also ready to return to the stage, with plans for a 2025 tour already in motion. After canceling her 2024 tour amid her marriage troubles, the star is gearing up for a triumphant return. “The tour was always going to happen in 2025,” the source confirmed. “It’ll be a greatest hits show, full of energy and those iconic outfits fans love.”

With her eyes on the Oscars, a fresh album in the works, and a tour that promises to be a spectacle, Jennifer Lopez is gearing up to remind the world that no personal setback can keep her down for long. 2025 could very well be her year to shine.