Jennifer Lopez set social media alight after kissing a female dancer during her performance at the 2025 American Music Awards. The singer was branded “desperate” for her provocative show, failed attempts to revive her career, and viral criticism.
Jennifer Lopez has caused a genuine stir online following her opening act at the 2025 American Music Awards, held this Monday at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas. At 55, the iconic Bronx-born singer—fresh from her divorce from Ben Affleck—left no one indifferent.
During a six-minute medley featuring 23 recent hits, JLo shocked audiences by passionately kissing two of her dancers, one of whom was a woman. The gesture triggered immediate backlash on social media. While some labelled her “desperate” and “disgusting,” others remarked: “Jennifer Lopez has lost the plot” and “Why is she kissing everyone at the AMAs?”
It appears Lopez is willing to do whatever it takes to resuscitate a career many believe has run its course. After cancelling tours due to poor ticket sales and facing constant criticism of her vocal abilities, the diva is resorting to provocative stunts she once would have shunned. Viral TikTok videos also highlight her struggle to stay in tune during live performances, fuelling further controversy. This latest episode adds to her recent candid admissions about the rejection she faces on social media.
Despite the absence of stars like Taylor Swift, JLo tried to raise the bar by performing tracks like ‘Birds of a Feather’ by Billie Eilish, ‘Espresso’ by Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ’Em’. However, the same-sex kiss completely overshadowed her musical efforts.
Viewers accused Jennifer of trying to make Affleck jealous and of “taking things too far.” Her look—golden locks and a shimmering silver beaded gown—did little to soften the backlash.
