Jennifer Lopez lit up the stage at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., last week, showcasing her bold fashion sense with a stunning collection of revealing outfits.
The pop star’s sexy looks had fans in awe — but not everyone was impressed.
Critics took to social media to attack JLo, calling her “desperate” for her daring outfit. “For goodness sake, put on some clothes!” one critic shouted.
Jennifer Lopez caught everyone’s attention and stirred up some controversy at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., putting on an unforgettable performance filled with her iconic daring style.
The 55-year-old star walked confidently across the stage in a series of eye-catching outfits, but her bold fashion choices ignited a fierce discussion online, with some fans applauding her bravery while others criticized her as “desperate.”
Shimmering silver bodysuit
One amazing outfit was a shiny silver bodysuit by The Blonds, covered in lots of clear rhinestones and having a deep neckline and super high-cut legs that showed off her fit body.
Another cool look was a smooth black patent leather catsuit by Rey Ortiz, which had fake beige cutouts around her hips. JLo also lit up the stage in a sparkly outfit that looked like flames, making her presence even more fiery.
On Instagram, Lopez gave a big “thank you” to The Blonds for making her looks so awesome and to Rey Ortiz for that “fierce black catsuit moment.” She excitedly said, “You all didn’t just understand the assignment, you rewrote it. Queens of the stage, crowned and confirmed!”
Not everyone was thrilled, though. Critics took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. “I just can’t figure out why she has to perform half nak*d all the time,” one commenter said, as reported by Bored Panda.
“We get it! You have an amazing body for your age. That’s enough. Or why even wear clothes?”
Another person added, “I think someone is getting a bit desperate,” while a third person bluntly remarked, “Seriously, act your age.” Some even referred to her revealing outfits as “desperate attempts for attention.”
On the other hand, JLo’s devoted fans showered her with compliments. “Just when we think we’ve seen it all, you give us MORE. Unstoppable,” one fan gushed. Another said, “If I looked like her, I would show everything.”
“Besides how young she still appears, can we mention how she still looks like herself? By steering clear of fillers and stuff, she’s managed to avoid looking botched while trying to stay youthful, and I really appreciate that. Still a 10/10. We’ll never have a more stunning superstar,” a third person commented.
Kissing a female dancer
During her performance at World Pride, Lopez took a moment to honor her queer fans, saying, “Over the years, your love and your support have been a source of strength for me and today I am here to celebrate you.”
She went on to say, “I’m so happy to be able to be here to celebrate community, diversity, love, and freedom.”
This performance followed closely after her hosting role at the 2025 American Music Awards, where she caused a stir by kissing both a male and a female dancer during a hot medley that included songs like Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.”
The kisses, especially the one with the female dancer, led to accusations of queerbaiting, with some people saying she was using LGBTQ+ themes just for attention. “Nobody else wants to kiss her, so they have to,” one critic commented.
Another person said, “She’s desperate for attention. And she’s getting it by doing silly things.” Some even thought she was trying to make her ex-husband Ben Affleck jealous, with one commenter stating, “After 4 husbands she needed to go to the other side.”
Talking about Affleck, reports this month say that the Gone Girl star is really wanting to break away from Lopez after their marriage in 2022 ended in divorce earlier this year.
Sources say the ex-couple lowered the price of their 12-bedroom mansion in Bel Air from $68 million to $60 million, even though they bought it for $60,850,000 in May 2023.
“Ben and J.Lo dropped the price on their Beverly Hills mansion by $8 million less than what they paid for it, but this doesn’t bother Ben at all,” a source told Daily Mail. “He just wants to sell it so he can finally cut the last tie that connects him and Jennifer.”
The source mentioned, “In the end, he just wishes they can find a buyer quickly and doesn’t mind losing millions. His marriage and divorce cost him a lot, so what’s a few more million? It’s a small price for Ben.” Even with the financial loss, the insider pointed out that Affleck knows Lopez will still be part of his life because of their kids’ friendships, but “this house is the last thing that represents their marriage.”
Whether she’s shining in rhinestones or causing a stir, JLo’s World Pride performance shows she’s still a big deal — some people love her, others criticize her, but she’s definitely hard to overlook.