Jennifer Lopez showcased her glamorous style in a daring black-sequin halter dress by Mônot while posing beside her towering Christmas tree on Sunday. The 55-year-old star completed the sultry look with a $2,100 Tyler Ellis ‘Aimee Clutch’ and matching peep-toe heels, styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.
The multi-talented performer, who boasts an impressive 389.5 million social media followers, shared a video of herself confidently strutting to a TikTok audio clip of choreographer Brandon O’Neal proclaiming, “And 5, 6… believe in yourself!” Lopez captioned her post with the same empowering phrase, ensuring to highlight the backless design of her dress.
In May, during her appearance on LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Lopez shared that she was in “fighting shape,” declaring she was “the thinnest I’ve ever been,” despite her age. The video was reshared by her agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and her nail artist Tom Bachik, receiving glowing praise from her fitness trainer Tracy Anderson and makeup artist Scott Barnes.
Personal Life Amid the Spotlight
The stunning display came amid news of her estranged husband Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner spending Thanksgiving together at The Midnight Mission. The former couple also plans to celebrate Christmas with their three children. Meanwhile, Affleck, 52, was recently spotted driving in Brentwood with Jennifer Garner and Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, sparking interest in their ongoing family dynamics.
Garner recently shared her holiday plans with People, emphasizing family traditions like attending The Nutcracker. “That is a huge part of Christmas for me and my kids,” she said, adding, “Just being together with family.”
As for Lopez, she will likely spend the holidays with her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Maximilian Muñiz, from her marriage to Marc Anthony, which ended in 2011.
Career Highlights and Recognition
Lopez currently stars as Judy Robles, a struggling single mother-of-five, in Unstoppable, a biopic directed by William Goldenberg about disabled wrestling champion Anthony Robles. The film, streaming on Prime Video starting January 16 after a limited theatrical release, has garnered a certified fresh 78% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
For her performance, Lopez will be honored with the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Impact Awards brunch on January 4. Reflecting on her acting process in a recent Guardian interview, Lopez said:
“As an actor, it’s not about doing an imitation. It’s about understanding emotionally what’s going on and bringing that through. I learned this during Selena when Edward James Olmos told me, ‘Take all of it in, get everything you can. Then throw it all away. Just do it. It’s in there.’”
Even Affleck, who executive produced Unstoppable, praised Lopez, telling ET on November 3, “Jennifer is spectacular.”
Upcoming Projects and Romantic Comedy Return
Lopez is set to star in a Netflix rom-com Office Romance, alongside Ted Lasso alum Brett Goldstein, who co-wrote the screenplay. She is also taking on three roles in Bill Condon’s upcoming Kiss of the Spider Woman remake, produced by Affleck.
The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 after originally splitting in 2004, faced turbulence in their marriage, with Lopez filing for divorce in August, coinciding with what would have been their second wedding anniversary. They are still working to sell their $68M marital mansion in Beverly Hills.
Despite her personal challenges, Lopez remains focused on her thriving career, continuing to inspire fans with her resilience, talent, and undeniable star power.