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Jennifer Lopez | Source: Getty Images
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Jennifer Lopez's Interaction with a Homeless Man While Holding a $79K Bag Sparks Online Frenzy

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Jan 22, 2026
10:04 P.M.

Actress Jennifer Lopez's brief gesture toward a homeless man in Los Angeles is stirring debate, with some calling it kind and others questioning her intent.

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A short video of Jennifer Lopez quickly lit up social media. Cameras caught her outside a meeting in Los Angeles, briefly interacting with a homeless man.

Viewers shared mixed opinions, not only about what she did but also about what she held in her hand.

Jennifer Lopez spotted in New York City on December 5, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez spotted in New York City on December 5, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Lopez was seen leaving a business meeting in Los Angeles when a homeless man approached and asked for help. The moment, captured on video by TMZ, quickly drew attention.

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Dressed in a tailored blazer, jeans, and sunglasses, she walked toward her waiting Cadillac Escalade without appearing to respond. The man, seemingly excited, stayed near her SUV and remarked that he had just seen a celebrity.

As the door closed and cameras kept rolling, Lopez rolled down her window, handed him a bill, and drove off with a smile.

Jennifer Lopez walks past a homeless man after a business meeting in Los Angeles, holding a coffee cup and a handbag | Source: Youtube/TMZ

Jennifer Lopez walks past a homeless man after a business meeting in Los Angeles, holding a coffee cup and a handbag | Source: Youtube/TMZ

Additionally, the clip also captured what was on Lopez's arm: a $79,500 Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier in Blue Saphir Shiny Alligator. The glossy handbag, with its gold hardware and structured shape, stood out against the curbside scene.

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The video spread quickly across social media and triggered a flurry of reactions. Some praised the gesture. Others questioned the timing, calling it a calculated move.

Jennifer Lopez seen inside her SUV moments before handing money to the man outside her window | Source: Youtube/TMZ

Jennifer Lopez seen inside her SUV moments before handing money to the man outside her window | Source: Youtube/TMZ

On Instagram, many users praised the moment. One person wrote, "i like her again 😊," while another said, "👏 awww, that is so sweet. I could always tell she had a very warm heart." A third added, "Wow the 1st nice thing I’ve ever seen her do in 30 years! 👏"

Over on Facebook, however, not everyone was convinced. One commenter typed, "She did it for the cameras lol." Another viewer chimed in, "She totally ignored him when she came out but then…. She saw the cameras. 🙄" Someone else commented, "Is about time she dishes out some green 😳😳😳😳."

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