Jennifer Lopez is making waves online after a sultry and explicit performance at the Cook Music Fest in Tenerife, Spain, over the weekend of July 18.
The 55-year-old entertainer hit the stage in a daring outfit, dancing provocatively with her backup dancers, leaving fans and critics fiercely divided.
Dressed in a tight white corset, thong, and glittery fishnet stockings, Lopez performed raunchy routines alongside her dancers—also in white corsets.
At one point, she crawled toward her male dancers, mimicked a kiss with one, and pressed herself suggestively against another. Later, she was hoisted onto a dancer’s shoulders, her crotch near his face, and climbed atop another while wrapping herself around two more.
As pink lights illuminated the stage, Lopez’s routine grew increasingly provocative, simulating x-rated moves that sparked online debate.
Online Backlash: “Give it a Rest, Granny”
While some praised Lopez’s energy and boldness, many social media users criticized her for going too far—especially for her age. Comments ranged from, “Grandma thinks she’s 16,” to “Nobody wants to see grandma onstage dirty dancing.” Others compared her to Madonna’s controversial performances or accused her of copying pop stars like Sabrina Carpenter.
One user wrote, “She’s trying to copy Sabrina Carpenter,” while another labeled the show “cheap” and called Lopez out for “seeking attention.”
Language Matters: Fans in Spain Want Spanish
Beyond the provocative visuals, Lopez was also under scrutiny for her lack of Spanish-speaking on stage—especially given her Puerto Rican roots. Fans across Spain noted that during past performances, she barely spoke the language, despite being in Spanish-speaking countries.
In Tenerife, however, Lopez appeared to take that criticism to heart, greeting fans in Spanish and telling the crowd, “Let’s dance! We are going to make this the best night of our lives!” That brief moment of connection was better received by fans in the region than her outfit or choreography.
Not Her First Viral Moment: The Green Versace Dress Legacy
Jennifer Lopez has a long history of going viral for bold fashion choices. Her now-iconic green Versace dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards became one of the most talked-about red carpet moments in history. The sheer, tropical-print gown plunged down to her navel and featured flowing material that shifted with her movements.
Two decades later, she wore an even more revealing version of the dress on the runway—this time paired with sparkly green hip-cut underwear.
That original dress didn’t just stun fans—it helped shape the internet. Lopez’s jungle dress moment was so widely searched that it directly led to the creation of Google Images.
According to GQ, Google’s director of engineering Cathy Edwards confirmed that the viral interest in Lopez’s dress made the company realize the need for a dedicated image search tool. “When the Lopez dress moment happened in February of 2000, it became clear that this was important,” she said. “It wasn’t overnight, but Lopez was definitely the impetus.”
Still Pushing Boundaries at 55
Whether admired or criticized, Lopez remains a pop culture force. Her recent performance proves she still knows how to capture the spotlight—sparking global conversations, just as she did over two decades ago.
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