Jennifer Lopez didn’t just open the 2025 American Music Awards. She detonated them. The newly single superstar left jaws on the floor when she locked lips with both male and female backup dancers during her explosive six-minute medley.
And the internet? Well, it’s having a full-blown meltdown.
Fresh off her high-profile divorce, Jennifer Lopez hit the stage in Las Vegas with an opening performance that’s left the internet buzzing and, apparently, many fans “cringing.”
The “I’m Real” popstar, 55, opened the Monday Memorial Day event in Las Vegas, belting out a six-minute medley of 23 top hits from the evening’s nominees. Despite many A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift skipping the event, J.Lo truly tried to bring all the star power herself. She covered massive hits, including Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,” and even Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold’ Em.”
But it wasn’t the song choices that had everyone talking. The unexpected lip-locking session with her dancers really sent shockwaves through the audience and online.
As J.Lo transitioned from Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” into Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” she unexpectedly swooped in for a kiss. First, she shared a smooch with a male dancer, and then, a female dancer grabbed her head for an “extended snog.”
The unexpected kisses sparked a massive reaction from fans, leaving many confused and even blasting J.Lo’s behavior. Some viewers outright branded it a “desperate” attempt to make ex-husband Ben Affleck jealous, especially since their two-year marriage had been finalized just four months prior. Others quickly blast her for “going too far” with the girl-on-girl kiss, with one X user emphatically declaring, “Jennifer Lopez has lost the plot.” Another viewer tweeted, “Just looked up from my phone, and JENNIFER LOPEZ IS KISSING A GIRL?!?!”. It seems the internet was collectively picking its jaw up off the floor!
For her performance, J.Lo was a dazzling vision, stripping down to a semi-sheer catsuit adorned with silver panels and jewel details. Her hair was styled poker-straight, adding to her glam figure. She kicked off her medley with her 2012 hit “Dance Again” before diving into the year’s chart-toppers.
So, what do you think? Was this a bold, artistic statement from J.Lo, pushing boundaries and owning her stage? The debate is raging, and everyone has an opinion! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
