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Jennifer Lopez’s Look Sparks Buzz as Her Ex Joins Her at Red Carpet Premiere

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Oct 07, 2025
07:25 A.M.

The "Anaconda" actress doesn't have to seek attention — but this time, she shared the spotlight with a familiar face.

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Jennifer Lopez turned heads at the New York screening of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" on October 6, 2025 — not just for her daring ensemble but also for the unexpected reunion with her ex, Ben Affleck, who joined her at the event.

A netizen comment dated October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram/justjared

A netizen comment dated October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram/justjared

The global superstar arrived at The Shed in Manhattan wearing a statement gown by British designer Harris Reed from his Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

Jennifer Lopez is seen at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Screening held at The Shed in New York on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez is seen at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Screening held at The Shed in New York on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

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The dress combined sheer floral fabric with a bold black sculptural frame that curved dramatically around Lopez's body. As she posed confidently on the red carpet, the futuristic design framed her silhouette like a work of art, while her sleek hairstyle and glittering earrings completed the look.

Jennifer Lopez stuns at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York Screening held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez stuns at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York Screening held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Sculptural Gown Transforms Before Cameras

In later moments, she appeared to remove the black outer structure of the gown, revealing a softer, more fluid floral layer underneath that seemed to transform the look entirely.

Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Huvane are at "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Screening after party at the Crane Club in New York on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Huvane are at "Kiss of the Spider Woman" Screening after party at the Crane Club in New York on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

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However, while Lopez's bold fashion choice dominated headlines, it was her red carpet companion that set social media alight. Her ex — who appeared alongside her in photos and clips from the event — drew attention from fans who speculated about the body language between the two.

Fans React Online

Online reactions ranged from admiration to confusion. One viewer commented, "He looks embarrassed of her dress [sic] 😮," while another wondered aloud, "Is there a story behind her dress? I'm just trying to understand why she's wearing what it appears to be like 'blockers' or like stay away from me fence [sic]."

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Jennifer Lopez at the New York Screening of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez at the New York Screening of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Another joked, "Ya know he laughed his butt off at the dress." Others interpreted Lopez's look symbolically, with one writing, "She's wearing that dress to keep him away!" And another adding, "Gonna put his eyes out."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" New York Screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" New York Screening on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

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Even casual observers weighed in on her appearance. "The only thing I can see is that hideous dress 😮," one Instagrammer wrote, while another remarked, "I don't like that spider shaped dress [sic] 🕷."

Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck are seen at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York Screening held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck are seen at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" New York Screening held at The Shed on October 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Recent Moments with Emme Add a Softer Touch

Weeks before her high-fashion red-carpet turn at the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screening, Lopez had already captured attention when, in a softer moment shared on August 24, she posted a series of photos from a Hamptons getaway with her child, Emme.

The 56-year-old superstar, still every inch the glamorous goddess, lit up Instagram with a string of radiant photos, perched perfectly on a pastel-colored bicycle, as she showcased her youthful glow during a family retreat.

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Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

Sun, Style, and a Fierce Debate

In the curated collection of snapshots shared, Lopez looked effortlessly chic. She adopted a polished preppy look in a cream sweater layered over a crisp white shirt, paired with skin-tight jeans that hugged her curves.

Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

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She finished off with striped Celine espadrilles and a touch of glamorous makeup that highlighted her youthful glow. The icon posed against the backdrop of a sprawling Hamptons property atop a pale blue electric bike fitted with a front basket. Her post was part of a promotional tie-in with Bluejay Electric Bicycles.

Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

Jennifer Lopez, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

But it wasn't the solo shots that sparked buzz. One photo stood out among the rest: Lopez and Emme, smiling brightly from the backseat, rode together in a convertible with the Hamptons breeze blowing through their hair. And that's when the fan debate over whether mother and child share a resemblance turned fierce.

Jennifer Lopez and Emme, with company, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

Jennifer Lopez and Emme, with company, from a post dated August 24 | Source: Instagram/jlo

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Fans Divided over Whether Lopez's Daughter Emme Looks like Her or Marc Anthony

One observer insisted, "Actually, she does look like her mother, especially when J Lo was younger. Don't forget she's had a lot of surgeries to change her features." Another person with similar views remarked, "Emme is her before the surgeries."

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Meanwhile, one comment bluntly read, "They look nothing like her 🙄." Another commenter concurred, "They look absolutely nothing alike." One person went even further, saying, "They don't look anything alike if fact [sic] her daughter looks more like a boy than a girl."

The twins bonding with their mother, from a post dated February 23, 2025 | Source: Instagram/jlo

The twins bonding with their mother, from a post dated February 23, 2025 | Source: Instagram/jlo

An individual added a humorous spin, "That's Marc Anthony in a wig." Someone else agreed, "Her daughter looks like her ex-husband!" Another admirer pointed out the strong paternal genes, "She is her dad's mini." And to round it off, a fan summed up the general sentiment with, "Erm....nope. Both those kids are the spitting image of their father."

Jennifer Lopez's recent appearances — one wrapped in high-fashion spectacle, the other in quiet maternal warmth — highlight the duality that has long defined her public persona. For Lopez, glamor and groundedness aren't contradictions but coexisting truths, each revealing a different side of a woman who, after decades in the spotlight, remains as fascinating and fiercely discussed as ever.

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