Jennifer Lopez lit up the stage at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., delivering a fiery performance that matched her fearless fashion. At 55, the pop icon proved once again that she’s not one to play it safe—showcasing a lineup of barely-there looks that had fans either raving or recoiling. But as always, she commanded attention.

During her headline appearance, Lopez stunned in a series of dramatic costumes, including a shimmering silver bodysuit by The Blonds, encrusted with rhinestones and cut high to flaunt her famously sculpted legs. Another standout look? A black patent leather catsuit designed by Rey Ortiz, accented with nude illusion panels at the hips. And in true diva fashion, she didn’t just wear a sequined flame outfit—she became the flame.

On Instagram, Lopez gave credit where it was due.

“Major shoutout to The Blonds and Rey Ortiz—you didn’t just understand the assignment, you rewrote it,”

she wrote, praising her glam team for helping create what she called “a fierce black catsuit moment.”
But while many fans applauded her bold style and high-energy presence, others weren’t quite as impressed. Online criticism flooded in, with some accusing her of trying too hard.

“For the love of God, put on some clothes,”

one commenter pleaded.

“We get it—you’re in shape. But seriously, why bother with clothes at all?”

Others called the looks “desperate” and questioned why Lopez continues to push boundaries at her age.
Still, JLo’s loyal fanbase clapped back hard. Supporters hailed her confidence and applauded her for aging gracefully without going overboard on cosmetic enhancements.

“Still a 10/10,”

one fan declared.

“If I looked like her, I’d expose everything too.”

Another added,

“She’s the last of the real superstars—and she still looks like herself, not a plastic version.”

Beyond fashion, Lopez used the moment to express love for her LGBTQ+ fans.

“Over the years, your support has been a source of strength for me,”

she told the crowd.

“Today, I’m here to celebrate you—community, diversity, love, and freedom.”

The set included an emotional tribute and high-octane choreography, but it also echoed controversy from her recent hosting of the 2025 American Music Awards. During a medley that included Birds of a Feather, Not Like Us, and Espresso, Lopez shared steamy onstage kisses with both a male and female dancer. The move drew backlash, with some accusing her of queerbaiting for clout.

“Nobody else wants to kiss her, so they have to,”

a troll sniped. Others called her “thirsty” and claimed she was leveraging LGBTQ+ themes to stay relevant.
Speculation even turned personal, with some suggesting the kisses were designed to provoke ex-husband Ben Affleck. Their brief 2022 marriage ended earlier this year, and the couple reportedly slashed the asking price on their Bel Air mansion to $60 million—down from the original $68 million.

“Ben just wants it sold,”

a source told *Daily Mail*.

“He’s ready to sever the final tie to J.Lo. Losing a few million is worth the peace of mind.”

Despite the drama, insiders noted that Lopez and Affleck will remain loosely connected, as their respective children are close. But for Affleck, the house represents the last tangible symbol of a relationship he’s ready to leave behind.

 

Yet through the applause and the noise, Lopez remains undeterred. Whether she’s draped in rhinestones or drawing fire online, she continues to own her spotlight. At World Pride, she didn’t just perform—she claimed her space. Love her or loathe her, Jennifer Lopez refuses to fade quietly.