The esteemed alum of "The King of Queens," Leah Remini, opened up about her enduring bond with her long-standing friend, Jennifer Lopez, revealing that despite their individual journeys—including Leah's 2024 separation from her husband Angelo Pagán after two decades of marriage—their friendship remains steadfast. "Immediately following the divorce," Leah confided to Us Weekly in an interview released on June 4, "we exchanged heartfelt messages of encouragement and support."
Though Leah, who finalized her divorce from Angelo in October of the previous year, may not engage in daily communication with Jennifer, she firmly believes this does not diminish their mutual care. "It's true that sometimes the frequency of our conversations doesn't match past days, but that doesn't signify a loss of affection," Leah elucidated. "Friendships ebb and flow like tides; it doesn't imply discord."
Leah and Jennifer, who likewise concluded her marriage to Ben Affleck in January after a two-year union, have navigated different paths at different times. "I hold my friendships dear, recognizing that not everyone is destined to remain a constant presence in your life," Leah continued. "Outgrowing the person you once were doesn't equate to falling out with them." She further highlighted her relationship with other friends, whom she only catches up with sporadically, stating, "This doesn't imply discord—it simply means we're each at a different stage in life."
Rumors of a potential rift between Leah and Jennifer, who forged a close friendship after meeting at an industry event in 2004, first surfaced in 2022 when Leah was notably absent from Jennifer's wedding to Ben. However, these whispers were swiftly quelled by various reports, clarifying that Leah had missed the celebration to help her and Angelo's 20-year-old daughter, Sofia Pagan, move into college. Though the "Second Act" costars never publicly addressed these speculations, Jennifer has previously shed light on the secrets to their enduring friendship.
"Leah has the unique ability to make me laugh like no one else," the "Hustlers" star told E! News in 2018. "Moreover, she has been a pillar of strength for me during some of the toughest moments in my life."
