Jennifer Lopez isn’t holding back. Days after hosting and performing at the 2025 American Music Awards, the global superstar is addressing everything from Tiffany Haddish’s cheeky on-stage message to her headline-making kiss with two backup dancers.
Jennifer Lopez stunned fans with an electrifying opening performance that saw her dance through a high-energy medley of hits. The show-stopping number included a bold moment where she shared a kiss with both a male and a female dancer, a move that instantly lit up social media with mixed reactions. Some viewers called it empowering, while others weren’t quite sure what to make of it.
But according to a source, Jennifer Lopez wasn’t fazed by the chatter. The kiss, reportedly part of a carefully crafted comeback narrative, was something she leaned into confidently. The insider noted she “followed the direction of her PR” and was focused on delivering a performance that marked her return to the spotlight following a whirlwind year. That year included a very public divorce from Ben Affleck, finalized in January after just two years of marriage. But Lopez, by all accounts, is moving forward and fast.
Jennifer Lopez Shuts Down ‘Manhunting’ Plans with Tiffany Haddish
In a post-show interview with Access Hollywood, the “On The Floor” singer laughed off Tiffany Haddish’s playful suggestion that the two go “manhunting” together. “She said that to me,” Lopez confirmed with a grin. “I said, ‘Girl, I’m not looking for no man.’ I’m happy right now. I’m not trying to ruin it.”
Haddish had joked during the show’s opening moments that Jennifer Lopez “got all her steps in for the day” and added, “You ain’t the only one out here that’s single,” to loud laughs from the live audience.
Lopez, who also took on hosting duties for the evening, seemed to embrace the moment and her single status with full confidence. Her focus, it seems, is squarely on what’s next: touring, Pride celebrations, and a summer she’s calling “free and happy.”
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the multi-hyphenate performer shared her excitement about what’s ahead. “Just everything in my life right now feels really healthy and good,” she said, adding that she’s eager to get back on stage and bring fans along for the ride.
With a new $21 million mansion getting a “sexy glow-up” and a high-profile return to music and live events, Lopez is stepping boldly into her next chapter unapologetic, unbothered, and, by her own account, happier than ever.
