Jennifer Lopez said she received very little assistance while raising her twins, Emme and Max, during a recent podcast appearance [1].

The comments highlight the difficulties of balancing a high-profile global career with the demands of parenting, particularly for women in the public eye.

Speaking on the SmartLess podcast on June 15, 2026 [2], Lopez said she reflected on her journey as a mother to the now 18-year-old twins [1]. She said she had "very little help raising them" [1]. The twins are the children of Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.

Lopez said the experience was a demanding period of her life. She said she has been crying for two months regarding her twins [3] as they approach their high-school graduation. The emotional weight of this milestone coincides with her reflections on the years spent managing her professional obligations and parental duties.

Despite the difficulties, Lopez said she has reached a place of peace and satisfaction with her current life. "Now I can really look at my life, appreciate it for what it is and what I’ve created for myself and be really happy," she said [1].

The interview took place in Los Angeles, where Lopez discussed the intersection of her personal growth and her role as a parent. Her remarks suggest a period of introspection as her children transition into adulthood, a shift that allows her to evaluate the support systems, or lack thereof, that she relied upon over the last two decades.

“I had very little help raising them.”

Lopez's comments reflect a broader cultural conversation regarding the 'invisible labor' of motherhood, even for those with significant financial resources. By publicly stating she lacked support, she emphasizes that professional success and wealth do not eliminate the emotional and physical exhaustion of primary caregiving.