Jennifer Lopez is officially out of patience for the fashion police, and she’s setting the record straight. During the high-octane opening night of her new Las Vegas residency, the global superstar took a moment between her signature dance numbers to address the constant stream of criticism regarding her wardrobe.
The “Jenny from the Block” singer has spent months navigating a wave of online backlash, specifically following a controversial performance at a billionaire’s wedding in India. While some fans praised her showmanship, others felt her choice of a sparkling leotard and flesh-colored stockings was a bit too much for someone else’s big day.
The drama first ignited in November when footage of the six-million-dollar wedding went viral. Critics swarmed the comment sections, questioning why she opted for a bodysuit instead of a traditional dress and accusing her of trying to upstage the bride. Others took a more personal route, leaning into ageist tropes and asking why she doesn’t “dress her age.” During her Vegas set, JLo admitted that she actually finds some of the internet’s obsession with her life hilarious. She mocked the way people nitpick everything from the way she smiles in photos to the amount of skin she chooses to show on stage.
Her response to the “why is she always naked” crowd was as blunt as it gets. “I was like, ‘Huh?’” Jennifer Lopez told the cheering crowd. “And I said if you had this body, you would be naked too.” The statement served as the ultimate mic-drop moment, reaffirming that the fifty-six-year-old icon has no plans to cover up just to satisfy social media traditionalists.
While the wedding performance in India may have been a point of contention for some, the audience in Vegas made it clear that they are here for the glamour and the grit.
