Jennifer Lopez expresses gratitude to fans for birthday messages: ‘Feeling completely overwhelmed’

• Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 55th birthday on Wednesday, July 24, and later thanked her fans for their wishes in a heartfelt Instagram post
• “I’ve been seeing all of your birthday wishes, beautiful videos, and posts all last night and this morning from all over the world. I have laughed, smiled, shed some tears,” the singer wrote
• The actress’ post came after she shared a video offering a glimpse inside her Bridgerton-themed birthday bash, which was held in the Hamptons, New York on July 20

Jennifer Lopez is feeling thankful on her 55th birthday!

In the early hours of Thursday, July 25, the singer marked her special day on July 24 by sharing a reflective message on Instagram alongside two photographs of herself celebrating the occasion.

Wearing a pair of pale blue silk Lady Lynne pajamas that had “JL’s Golden Bday” written on them with the date, Lopez was all smiles as she was treated to a huge cake and multiple bouquets of flowers.

She posed in front of a “Happy Birthday” sign and wore a birthday headband as she put a party blower in her mouth in the snaps.

“I’ve been seeing all of your birthday wishes, beautiful videos, and posts all last night and this morning from all over the world. I have laughed, smiled, shed some tears, and when I saw the billboard in Times Square, I was completely overwhelmed,” the “On the Floor” singer captioned the post, referencing a “Happy Birthday Jennifer Lopez” sign in the New York City location, as seen in one of her Instagram Stories posts.

“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. 🤍🙏🏼,” Lopez added.

The Atlas star shared, “It’s hard to believe we have spent all this time together. 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. I have so much love for you.” 

“I want you to know on my birthday that YOU are my biggest gift. Besides my family and friends, you have always been there for me in the good times and in the tough times. I can always count on you. And I want you to know that you can always count on me. Thank you for your caring, your understanding, your loyalty and most importantly your love. 🤍,” she concluded.

Lopez then thanked fans three times and signed the post, “Always, Jennifer.”

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Over on her Instagram Stories, Lopez gave fans another look at one of the lavish gowns she wore for her Bridgerton-inspired party she held on July 20 in the Hamptons, New York.

On Wednesday, she shared a glimpse of the glitzy bash on her Instagram, posting a dramatic video montage — set to orchestral music — showing a collection of images of Lopez throughout the night, as well as videos of guests, attendees and performers dancing as if they were at a 19th-century English ball.

“Dearest Gentle Reader… And a splendid evening was had by all,” she captioned the clip, which ended with the singer blowing out candles on a cake.

Lopez also marked her birthday by sharing a sexy photo of herself wearing a plunging white swimsuit. “This Is Me…Now 🎂,” she captioned the post.

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Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Lopez’s husband Ben Affleck was not in attendance at the musician’s recent birthday party.

Amid news that their marriage is “not in the best place at the moment,” per a source connected to Lopez, The Mother star has been spending time on the East Coast over the summer following a trip to Europe, while Affleck, 51, has been in California.

“Her summer isn’t exactly what she originally had planned, but she’s making the best of it,” a source told PEOPLE of Lopez earlier this month. “She’s always grateful for family time.”