Minnie Dlamini, Jennifer Lopez, and Enhle Mbali. (Instagram/@minniedlamini/@jlo/@enhlembali_/)
- Breakup glow-ups have been a hot topic for many years and are fresh on our lips after spotting Jennifer Lopez looking hotter than ever after her split from Ben Affleck.
- Other stars who have had post-breakup glow-ups include Minnie Dlamini, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Khloé Kardashian.
- Research reveals that post-traumatic growth may be the reason behind these glow-ups.
- For more lifestyle news, go to the News24 Life front page.
There appears to be nothing like a good breakup to evoke a glow-up in some people, and this has been proven time and time again. While breakups can bring grief, heartache, and resentment, they also offer the opportunity for change and starting over. The women below have shown that reinventing oneself can be liberating and inspiring.
They’ve also made bouncing back from a failed relationship appear effortless.
Just a few weeks ago, American actor and singer Jennifer Lopez announced her divorce from fellow Hollywood star Ben Affleck, and she is already dropping jaws on social media.
The Jenny from the Block hitmaker headed to Instagram with a series of photos of herself enjoying a holiday in The Hamptons, and let’s just say she’s looking as good as ever.
Take a look at her post below:
Up next with the epic glow-up has got to be South African actor and presenter Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini. The Soccer Zone presenter split from her husband, Quinton Jones, in 2022 and almost immediately snapped back online.
Social media users have been buzzing about her glow-up ever since. Here are a few of her hottest IG snaps since she parted ways with Jones:
Minnie Dlamini’s split from husband Quinton Jones brought a wave of sultry IG posts. (Instagram/@Minniedlamini)
Another local beauty, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, split from her superstar DJ husband, Black Coffee and didn’t wait one minute to hit us with a glow-up.
While scandals and nasty headlines threatened to steal her shine, Enhle has stood on business and continues to serve top-tier content.
While this one happened a while ago, it’s a glow-up too big to ignore—Khloé Kardashian’s post-Tristan Thompson glow-up.
The youngest Kardashian sister appears to be putting her glow on overdrive and has levelled up after every big breakup.
Her first glow-up came after she ditched NBA star Lamar Odom, and it’s been uphill for her ever since.
Khloé Kardashian. (PHOTO: Instagram/ @khloekardashian)
Now that we’ve marvelled at those glow-ups, let’s examine why people feel this strong urge to level up after a breakup.
According to a Marie Claire article, some glow-ups occur due to ‘post-traumatic growth’, which is characterised by a positive psychological change experienced due to going through a period of adversity.
During post-traumatic growth, people may feel the sudden urge to make their lives better both mentally and physically.
While not everyone who experiences a breakup will experience post-traumatic growth, those who do certainly reap the benefits of making the most of their newfound freedom, as proven by the celebrities above.
READ ALSO | Angelina Jolie hints at the ‘despair’ and ‘pain’ of her bitter divorce from Brad Pitt