Jennifer Lopez makes first award show appearance at AMAs after divorce, reflects on childhood inspiration
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez made her first significant public appearance since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck during a prerecorded segment for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday, October 6.
The 55-year-old actress and singer shared in the segment that her childhood memories of watching the award show inspired her journey to global fame.
Jennifer Lopez reflects on her journey from childhood fan to award-winning artist
"It's pretty incredible, right?" Jennifer Lopez said. "Fifty years of the American Music Awards. I remember watching them at home when I was a little girl."
The 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' artist reflected on her debut at the American Music Awards in 2001, recalling the experience, "It was so long ago but the energy in the room was very electric."
The singer known for 'Jenny from the Block' filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, coinciding with their second wedding anniversary after their lavish Georgia ceremony in 2022, the Daily Mail reported.
The 'On the Floor' singer wore a pink blouse for the show's segment. Lopez reflected on her 2011 win in the Favorite Latin Artist category, calling it "just a humbling experience."
She also stated, "Winning a fan-voted award is incredibly special because it's directly from the people that you make the music for."
Jennifer Lopez recalls the honor of hosting the AMAs in 2015
Jennifer Lopez conveyed that it was "a huge honor" to host the event in 2015, where she showcased multiple styles through a range of ensembles during the ceremony.
"I decided that I was gonna change for every time I came out there," Lopez said. "We did this dance medley to all of these amazing songs from that year, and I wanted everyone to feel that love and energy."
She added, "Maybe I'll do it again one day. Who knows?"
Lopez, who has performed at the event multiple times, expressed her belief that "music really does have the power to heal, uplift, and connect us, and the AMAs have been showcasing that for half a century now."
She stated that she was "excited for the next 50 years of music and magic."
The two-hour retrospective special aired on Sunday, taking over the time slot originally allocated for the 2024 AMAs, which have now been rescheduled for May 2025.
The prestigious awards show, which first aired in 1974, is set to make its CBS premiere after 49 years on ABC. These changes were announced by Dick Clark Productions in late April.
Fans shower Jennifer Lopez with love during the AMAs
Once the video went viral on YouTube, fans began expressing their appreciation for Jennifer Lopez in the comments section.
One wrote, "I admire how you always keep moving forward like light J. Lo and you keep doing what you love and you never come out trying to explain yourself to no human....as you dont have to!"
Another added, "She’s the queen. her Celia tribute is one of the best performances EVER Q."
The third commentator remarked, "I love you. You are incredibly talented."
"We can't deny that JLo gave us several best AMAs performances ever! I still rewatch the breathtaking amazing Celia tribute. I was scared for her doing all those stunts! I'm excited to see more of your spectacular performances you're gonna give us in the future! Love you, Jennifer Lopez!" A fan wrote in praise of Lopez. [sic]
Another person dubbed the iconic singer as "THE QUEEN OF QUEENS!!!!!!!!"
A user stated, "Jlo just made a pre-recorded video and still took way more attention than mariah lmaoo. Lambs must be crying."
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