Jennifer Lopez tackles interviewer joking about her age at 'Unstoppable' screening
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez found herself at the center of an unexpected moment during the Sunday screening of her latest film, 'Unstoppable'.
While being interviewed by Variety’s Senior Awards Editor, Clayton Davis, the 55-year-old actress, was caught off guard when Davis made light of her age in front of the audience.
Audience reacts to Jennifer Lopez's interviewer's controversial remarks
In a clip shared by TMZ, Clayton Davis remarked, "I can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Selena," referencing Jennifer Lopez’s groundbreaking role in the 1997 biopic about the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez.
He went on to say, "I can’t believe that in 30 years we’re going to do a retrospective of this, and you will be 60 by then, which is…" Lopez, visibly stunned, responded with a simple, "Wow."
Davis did not stop there, further joking about Lopez "getting up there" in age.
The comment elicited audible gasps from the audience, with one attendee even asking, "Did he just say that?" Lopez herself nodded quietly before responding in a calm tone, "I am."
Davis quickly clarified that his comments were intended as a joke, but the moment left many in the crowd shocked.
#JLo fans were left SHOCKED when, at a screening of her new film "Unstoppable," an interviewer made comments about her age 😳 Watch the full clip here: https://t.co/VvpgQKNpts pic.twitter.com/K21BHEc6X7
— TMZ (@TMZ) December 17, 2024
Jennifer Lopez addresses the comments with grace
Rather than dwelling on the remarks, Jennifer Lopez shifted focus to the audience, thanking them for their longstanding support.
"What a journey this has been. I honestly feel that the best is yet to come," she shared.
"I honestly feel that my creativity and who I am as an artist is like you said... another kind of level of going deeper into who I am as a person or as an artist," Lopez added.
Jennifer Lopez reflects on her role in 'Unstoppable'
Looking stunning in a sheer shirt and powder blue ensemble, Jennifer Lopez reflected on how age has allowed her to explore her artistry on a deeper level.
"These types of roles change you. They come to you at times in your life when you need them, and they help you grow and heal in a way," she said, according to Daily Mail.
'Unstoppable' is produced by her ex-husband Ben Affleck. Lopez filed for divorce from the 'Dogma' actor in April.
Despite the controversy, Davis took to Instagram to share his excitement about the event.
"Jennifer Lopez career retrospective was a delight," he wrote.
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"Had a great time discussing some of her most iconic roles, including Selena, Out of Sight, Hustlers, and her newest film, #Unstoppable," he added.
