During the world premiere of the Wicked movie in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez showed off her toned abs in a stunning dress. Despite going through a divorce from Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old singer walked the red carpet alone at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. She exuded glamour in a form-fitting gown adorned with intricate brocade in earthy tones. Lopez’s outfit featured a daring thigh-slit that highlighted her dancer’s leg as she posed for photos. Rocking a pair of high stilettos, the Jenny From The Block star styled her caramel locks in an elegant updo.
Jennifer Lopez proudly flaunted her toned abs in a daring peekaboo dress during the star-studded world premiere of the Wicked movie in Los Angeles over the weekend. Enhancing her age-defying beauty with expertly applied makeup, she accessorized her look with stunning jewelry from the acclaimed Indian designer Sabyasachi. Completing her ensemble with a shimmering silver clutch that sparkled under the premiere lights, JLo made a stylish statement at the event for the highly-anticipated first part of the Wicked film.
Inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel, the Broadway hit Wicked delves into the untold tale of the Wicked Witch Of The West from The Wizard Of Oz. In the upcoming movies, Cynthia Erivo is set to take on the lead role, with Ariana Grande portraying her best friend Galinda, who ultimately transforms into Glinda The Good Witch Of The North.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez is immersed in her own project – a Broadway adaptation of the 1990s musical Kiss Of The Spider Woman, featuring music by the acclaimed songwriting duo Fred Ebb and John Kander of Cabaret and Chicago fame.
This latest appearance follows JLo’s decision to cancel her summer tour earlier this year, which she described as the ‘best thing she’d ever done’ in the midst of her split from Ben. Taking time off to prioritize her family, the singer-songwriter shared her commitment to being present with her children during a recent appearance on the Graham Norton show.
In the midst of her separation from her fourth spouse, Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old singer walked alone on the red carpet at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, surrounded by fellow celebrities.
She looked absolutely stunning as she flaunted her dazzling beauty in a form-fitting gown adorned with shimmering details in earthy tones.
Perched gracefully on sky-high stilettos, the pop sensation known for “Jenny From The Block” swept her luscious caramel hair up into a sophisticated updo.
The singer canceled her This Is Me… Live tour in May, expressing deep regret for disappointing her fans and feeling saddened by the decision (Picture of Ben and Jennifer in January).
Jennifer made a public announcement that she was stepping back from the limelight to spend more time with her children. During an appearance on the Graham Norton show, she revealed that taking the summer off to be with her kids was the best decision she ever made. Jennifer, who has 16-year-old twins with her ex-husband, admitted that it was unusual for her to take such a break and apologized to her fans for any disappointment caused by her canceled gigs.
She shared a touching encounter with a fan who had bought tickets to one of her shows, but reassured her that he still loved her despite the cancellation. The fan even attended the talk show taping, which moved Jennifer to tears. She thanked him for his understanding and support with a warm hug.
Despite her sadness over canceling the tour, Jennifer expressed her gratitude to her fans through her website and promised to make it up to them in the future. She assured them that she would be back on stage with them soon, expressing her love and appreciation for their loyalty.
According to a source, Jennifer was indeed heartbroken to cancel the tour, which was doing well in terms of ticket sales. However, she felt the need to prioritize being at home with her family during that time.
Jennifer, who is the proud mother of 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, admitted, “It was out of character for me to behave that way, so I feel the need to apologize to my fans.”
She remembered meeting a fan the previous day who shared that he had purchased a ticket to one of her cancelled shows. He told her, “Don’t apologize, we love you.” This brought tears to her eyes instantly.
Jennifer became emotional when she found out that the fan was actually in the studio audience. She gasped in disbelief and exclaimed, “Is that really you? I can’t believe it!” (pictured with Jharrel Jerome)
After expressing their gratitude for his generous words, Graham Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez, and Jharrel Jerome embraced him with a warm hug.
According to a source, Jennifer decided to take a break and spend time with her family and close friends, despite having rehearsed for the show and being prepared to fully commit. This was a tough choice for her and she apologizes to her fans for any inconvenience. The decision was not influenced by ticket sales, as the tour was actually doing well in most major cities. Initially, there were rumors that the tour was not selling well under the name This Is Me… Now, but after changing it to This Is Me… Live with a focus on greatest hits, ticket sales picked up. Jennifer appeared on a BBC chat show to promote her new movie Unstoppable with co-star Jharrel Jerome, and received great praise from her estranged husband Ben for her performance in the film.
Jennifer made an appearance on a popular BBC talk show to talk about her upcoming movie Unstoppable. Ben had nothing but high praise for his estranged wife’s performance in the highly anticipated film.
The Actor-Director of Air, at 52 years old, praised Jennifer for her outstanding performance as Judy Robles in the sports drama.
Jennifer initiated divorce proceedings in August, marking the two-year milestone of their wedding at the acclaimed actor’s property near Savannah, Georgia on August 20, 2022 (as shown in the 2023 photograph).
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ben Affleck, the actor-director known for his work on “Air,” praised Jennifer Lopez’s performance as Judy Robles in their sports drama project. He described the film as unique and highlighted the passion of the talented artists involved, including Lopez, Don Cheadle, Jharrel, and Bobby Cannavale. Affleck mentioned that “Unstoppable” is another project that he and Matt Damon are proud of, emphasizing their belief in collaborating with the right people.
In August, there were speculations about the relationship between Jennifer and Ben, which led to her filing for divorce on the two-year anniversary of their marriage at Affleck’s estate in Georgia. The high-profile couple made headlines in 2021 when they got back together, 17 years after calling off their engagement. Fans can catch Ben Affleck discussing their latest project on The Graham Norton Show, airing on BBC One on Friday, November 8th at 10:40 pm and also accessible on BBC iPlayer.
From left to right in the picture, we can see Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Graham Norton, Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome, and Celeste all together.