It’s been a tough year for the iconic Jennifer Lopez. In 2024, she not only ended her marriage to Ben Affleck—announcing their divorce just last month—but she also had to cancel her North American tour before it even started.
And things didn’t get any better. At last week’s Toronto Film Festival, some fans were quick to call her the “worst dressed” of the event. The festival, a hot spot for A-list celebrities, saw Lopez make a bold entrance on the red carpet in a dress that aimed to dazzle but ended up causing quite a stir.
The 55-year-old star wore a shiny metallic gown by Tamara Ralph. The dress was designed to stand out, with large sections of her sides exposed and fastened with black velvet bows. While it was definitely eye-catching, the outfit didn’t win everyone over.
The internet was buzzing with comments, and not all of them were kind. Many critics went so far as to declare Lopez the “worst dressed” of the night.
Lopez was at the festival for the premiere of Unstoppable, a film she worked on with Affleck. But Affleck was notably missing from the event, reportedly busy with other commitments.
Lopez, known for her bold fashion choices, seemed to push the envelope even further with her disco ball-inspired dress. Almost immediately, social media lit up with mixed reactions. Some users were harsh in their critiques.
One user wrote, “[Definitely] a worst-dressed winner 🏅,” while another added, “It’s ridiculous. I feel like she showed no class with that dress.” A third chimed in, “Desperate times call for tacky dresses,” and someone else suggested, “She needs to take revenge on her stylist.”
Some people even questioned if the dress was right for the occasion. One Facebook user commented, “This outfit just wasn’t suitable for the type of film being premiered.” Another noted, “I admire her fitness and drive, but as a mom, I don’t think this outfit is appropriate. Plus, how could anyone move comfortably in that?”
This news comes right after Lopez’s divorce filing, which followed months of rumors about trouble in her marriage. The couple, who seemed to be heading for a fairytale ending after their surprise Las Vegas wedding in 2022, had recently been seen without their wedding rings.
Affleck was even rumored to have moved out of their Beverly Hills home, while Lopez canceled her tour, saying she needed more time with her family.