Jennifer Lopez made headlines at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) with a bold opening performance that included kissing her backup dancers. The moment sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans cheering and others criticizing the act.
The 55-year-old singer and host of the night performed a high-energy medley of 23 hit songs in just six minutes. During the performance, she kissed both a male and a female backup dancer, creating a viral moment.
Tiffany Haddish, who presented an award later, joked about the moment on stage:
“Save a dancer for me, J.Lo, damn! You ainโt the only one thatโs single.”
Lopez wore a sparkling nude jumpsuit and danced to popular tracks like Kendrick Lamarโs “Not Like Us,” Bad Bunnyโs “NUEVAYoL,” and Billie Eilishโs “Birds of a Feather.” The performance also included her own 2012 hit, “Dance Again.”
Fans on social media had strong opinions. Some loved the daring act, while others called it unnecessary.
“JLo kissing her back-up dancer. BTCH WE WON,”* one fan tweeted.
“What is this JLo performance and why is she kissing her dancers lol,” another wrote.
Some critics called the moment “cringeworthy” and compared it to past controversial award show kisses, like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguileraโs 2003 MTV VMAs moment. Others defended Lopez, praising her for keeping the performance exciting.
Lopez recently finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck in January 2025. She told People magazine that she feels “really healthy and good” after the split.
Before the AMAs, Lopez shared that she suffered a facial injury during rehearsals. She posted a photo of a cut on her nose and thanked her plastic surgeon for fixing it.
The 2025 AMAs took place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and aired live on CBS and Paramount+. Other performers included Janet Jackson, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani.
Lopez last hosted the AMAs in 2015, where she also performed a dance medley. This year, she promised to “make people sing and dance and have a good time.”
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