Jennifer Lopez bares washboard abs in racy flesh-flashing gown as she poses solo at Wicked premiere
Jennifer Lopez showed off her toned abs in a revealing dress during the world premiere of the Wicked movie in Los Angeles on Saturday.
During her divorce from her fourth husband, Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old pop singer attended the event alone, standing out on the red carpet at the prestigious Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Her dazzling charm was on full display as she struck a pose in a figure-hugging, shimmering dress adorned with elaborate patterns in earthy hues.
JLo's dress had a daring thigh-high slit that showcased one of her long, elegant legs as she struck a pose for the photographers.
Standing tall in a stunning pair of high heels, the singer known for "Jenny From The Block" styled her brown hair into a sophisticated updo.
Jennifer Lopez showcased her toned abs in a revealing dress during the world premiere of the Wicked movie in Los Angeles on Saturday.
She highlighted her timeless glowing skin with makeup and accessorized her look with jewelry from the famous Indian designer Sabyasachi.
JLo completed her look with a shiny silver clutch that sparkled in the spotlight at the premiere of the first part of the two-part Wicked movie.
Inspired by a book by Gregory Maguire, the 2003 Broadway musical Wicked explores the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz.
In the film, Cynthia Erivo takes on the lead role, while Ariana Grande stars as her close friend Galinda, who eventually transforms into Glinda The Good Witch Of The North.
She is currently developing a Broadway adaptation of her own, which is a film based on the 1990s musical Kiss Of The Spider Woman. The music for this production is composed by the renowned songwriting duo Fred Ebb and John Kander, known for their work on Cabaret and Chicago.
Her most recent appearance follows her statement that calling off her summer tour earlier this year was the "best decision she ever made" during her breakup with Ben.
The singer canceled her This Is Me... Live concert series in May, expressing to her fans that she felt "heartbroken and crushed" about disappointing them. Soon after, she revealed in divorce papers that she and her partner had separated the month before.
At that time, it was announced that Jennifer was stepping back from public life to spend more time with her children. During an appearance on Friday's Graham Norton show, she shared, "I took the summer off to be with the kids, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made."
During her divorce from her fourth husband, Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old pop icon attended the glamorous event at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on her own.
She radiated star power as she struck a pose in a figure-hugging, sparkling dress adorned with detailed designs in earthy colors.
Teetering on a high pair of stilettos, the singer known for "Jenny From The Block" styled her golden-brown hair into a sophisticated updo.
The singer canceled her This Is Me... Live concerts in May, expressing her deep sadness and disappointment in letting her fans down during that announcement (Ben and Jennifer seen together in January).
At that time, it was announced that Jennifer was stepping back from the public eye to spend time with her children. During an appearance on Friday's Graham Norton show, she mentioned, "I took the summer off to stay at home with the kids, and it was the best decision I ever made."
Jennifer, mother of 16-year-old twins Max and Emme, whom she shares with her former husband Marc Anthony, added, "I don't usually act that way, so I really want to say sorry to my fans."
The successful artist reminisced about meeting a fan the day before her talk show appearance. The fan shared that he had purchased a ticket for one of her shows that has since been canceled.
He approached me and mentioned, "I had tickets to see you." When I expressed my apologies, he replied, "No need to apologize; we love you." I instantly burst into tears.
Jennifer became overwhelmed with emotion when she discovered that the fan was actually present in the studio audience. She gasped in disbelief, saying, "Was that really you? I can’t believe it!"
Before expressing my gratitude again for his thoughtful words with a warm hug.
After the tour was called off, Jennifer Lopez, who noted that her separation date is April 26, 2024, shared a heartfelt message with her fans on her OntheJLo website.
"I'm absolutely crushed and heartbroken about disappointing you," started the star of Hustlers.
I want you to understand that I wouldn’t take this step unless I truly believed it was essential.
"I vow to make it up to you, and we’ll reunite once more. My love for all of you is immense. Until we meet again..." the producer expressed.
An insider informed DailyMail.com that JLO was upset about having to pull out of the successful tour, but she felt it was important to be at home.
Jennifer, the mother of 16-year-old twins Max and Emme (shown in 2022), expressed, "That behavior wasn't typical of me, so I want to sincerely apologize to my fans."
She remembered meeting a fan the day before, who mentioned he had purchased a ticket for one of her canceled shows. He told her, "Don't apologize; we love you." That made her tear up immediately.
Jennifer felt a wave of emotions when it was disclosed that a fan was present among the studio audience. She exclaimed in disbelief, “Was that you? I can’t believe it!” (shown alongside Jharrel Jerome)
Before expressing gratitude again with a warm hug, Graham Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez, and Jharrel Jerome gathered together.
"She’s stepping away to spend time with her family and close friends," revealed a source, mentioning that she had been practicing regularly for the show and was prepared to dive in, but sensed it was the right moment for a pause.
Jennifer faced a tough choice this week, and she wants to express her apologies to her fans.
According to a source who spoke with DailyMail.com, the choice wasn’t influenced by ticket sales since the tour was performing well in many major cities and was seeing a positive increase.
There were whispers that ticket sales for the tour were struggling when it was promoted under the title This Is Me... Now, aimed at supporting her latest album tied to her movie.
However, once it was renamed to a greatest hits tour named This Is Me... Live, ticket sales took off.
Jennifer was guesting on a BBC talk show to advertise her latest film, Unstoppable, with her co-star Jharrel Jerome.
Ben expressed high admiration for his estranged wife's role in the upcoming movie.
Jennifer was featured on the BBC talk show to promote her upcoming movie, Unstoppable. Ben had high praise for his estranged wife's performance in the film.
The 52-year-old actor and director of Air stated that "Jennifer is amazing" in her portrayal of Judy Robles in the sports drama.
Jennifer initiated divorce proceedings in August, marking the two-year milestone since their wedding at the Oscar winner's property near Savannah, Georgia, which took place on August 20, 2022 (see photo from 2023).
The 52-year-old actor and director of Air shared with Entertainment Tonight on Sunday that "Jennifer shines" in her portrayal of Judy Robles in the sports drama.
"Unstoppable is quite a distinct film, but it shares a common foundation in the dedication of incredibly skilled artists," Ben shared. "Goldenberg, Jennifer, Don Cheadle, Jharrel, and Bobby Cannavale all brought a genuine passion to this project."
Ben mentioned that Unstoppable is yet another instance of the types of movies that he and Damon feel extremely proud of. He expressed his confidence in having partnered with the right people on this project.
In August, Jennifer initiated divorce proceedings against Ben after a period of ongoing rumors about their relationship, which involved the A-list singer-actress and the actor-director.
She submitted the paperwork on the second anniversary of their wedding at Affleck's property near Savannah, Georgia, on August 20, 2022.
The pair attracted attention in 2021 when they reignited their relationship, almost 17 years after breaking off their initial engagement and delaying their wedding that was scheduled for September 2003.
Catch The Graham Norton Show on BBC One this Friday, November 8th, at 10:40 PM. You can also watch it on BBC iPlayer.
(From left to right) Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Graham Norton, Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome, and Celeste.