Jennifer Lopez set the stage ablaze at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., last week, unleashing her signature fearless fashion with a jaw-dropping array of barely-there outfits.
The pop icon’s sultry looks left fans gasping but not everyone was cheering.
Critics flooded social media to take aim at Jennifer Lopez, calling her “desperate” over her daring outfit choice. “For goodness’ sake, put on some clothes!” one commenter exclaimed.
JLo stole the spotlight at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., captivating the crowd with a high-energy performance infused with her signature flair and fearless fashion.
The 55-year-old icon wowed in a series of bold, skin-baring ensembles that had fans both cheering and debating online. While many praised her for owning her style and confidence, others weren’t shy about voicing their disapproval.
One of the most unforgettable looks of the night was a shimmering silver bodysuit by The Blonds, encrusted with hundreds of clear rhinestones. With a plunging neckline and ultra high-cut legs, the design flaunted JLo’s sculpted physique in true show-stopping fashion.
Another eye-catching moment came courtesy of Rey Ortiz: a sleek black patent leather catsuit, complete with faux beige cutouts that framed her hips and added dramatic flair. And if that wasn’t enough, Lopez turned up the heat in a fiery sequined outfit designed to look like literal flames, cementing her status as the queen of stage presence.
Taking to Instagram, Lopez shouted out her glam squad: “Major shoutout to The Blonds for absolutely slaying, and to Rey Ortiz for that fierce black catsuit moment,” she wrote. “You didn’t just understand the assignment you rewrote it. Queens of the stage, crowned and confirmed!”
But not everyone was applauding. Critics quickly took to social media to voice their disapproval of JLo’s daring wardrobe. “For the life of me, I don’t understand why she always has to perform half nak*d,” one user vented, as reported by Bored Panda.
“We get it you’ve got an incredible body for your age. Enough already. Why even bother wearing clothes?” another chimed in. One blunt comment read, “Act your age, seriously,” while others dismissed her bold fashion as “desperate measures for attention.”
Still, JLo’s devoted fans rushed to her defense, flooding her with admiration. “Just when we think we’ve seen it all, you give us MORE. Unstoppable,” one fan raved. Another quipped, “If I looked like her, I’d be showing it off too!”
A third supporter offered a different kind of praise: “Aside from how young she looks, can we talk about how she still looks like herself? No overdone fillers she’s aging naturally and beautifully. Still a 10/10. We’ll never have a more stunning superstar.”
Kissing a Female Dancer Sparks Debate
During her World Pride performance, Jennifer Lopez paused to honor her LGBTQ+ fans, saying, “Over the years, your love and support have been a source of strength for me. Today, I’m here to celebrate you.”
She continued, “I’m so proud to be here celebrating community, diversity, love, and freedom.”
But the celebration quickly sparked controversy.
Fresh off her hosting duties at the 2025 American Music Awards, JLo made headlines by kissing both a male and a female dancer during a sultry medley featuring tracks like Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso.
The same-sex kiss, in particular, ignited a storm online. Some accused Lopez of queerbaiting—leveraging LGBTQ+ themes for attention and publicity. “Nobody else wants to kiss her, so they have to,” one critic sneered.
“She’s just desperate for attention,” another wrote. “And she’s getting it by doing dumb things.” Others speculated her actions were aimed at making ex-husband Ben Affleck jealous, with one user commenting, “After four husbands, she’s switching teams now?”
Speaking of Affleck, recent reports suggest the Gone Girl star is eager to fully move on from Jennifer Lopez following their 2022 marriage, which ended in divorce earlier this year.
According to insiders, the former couple recently slashed the asking price of their sprawling 12-bedroom Bel Air mansion from $68 million to $60 million despite buying it for $60.85 million in May 2023.
“Ben and J.Lo dropped the price by $8 million, taking a loss just to move on,” a source told the Daily Mail. “But for Ben, it’s not about the money he just wants to sell the house and finally sever the last tie connecting him to Jennifer.”
The source continued, “At this point, Ben just wants a buyer he’s not concerned about losing a few million. His marriage and divorce already cost him a fortune, and to him, this is a small price to finally move on.” While Affleck knows Lopez will still be part of his life due to their children’s close friendships, the insider added, “That house is the last real symbol of their marriage. Once it’s gone, so is that chapter.”
Whether she’s dazzling in rhinestones or igniting controversy, JLo’s World Pride performance made one thing clear: she remains a cultural powerhouse admired by many, criticized by some, but never ignored.
