Jennifer Lopez made a public appearance at the Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios pre–Golden Globes event held in Los Angeles on Saturday, presenting an overtly theatrical aesthetic consistent with a showgirl-inspired theme.
The 56-year-old entertainer arrived at Bar Marmont wearing a strapless red beaded evening gown featuring a corseted bodice and a semi-sheer skirt. She complemented the ensemble with a cropped red fur jacket, a velvet clutch, a jeweled choker, and styled her hair in voluminous curls, paired with a dark-toned lip color.
Her attendance at the event followed shortly after she publicly referenced, in a lighthearted manner, the well-known “Bennifer” nickname associated with her former relationship with actor Ben Affleck. The reference appeared in a promotional segment released ahead of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, during which Lopez is scheduled to serve as a presenter, alongside the ceremony’s host, Nikki Glaser. In the clip, both women humorously introduced an altered version of the nickname, prompting Lopez to further engage audiences via social media by inviting followers to vote on alternative monikers.
The term “Bennifer” originated during Lopez and Affleck’s initial relationship in the early 2000s, a period that included an engagement and a subsequent separation in 2004. The couple later reconciled, married in 2022, and finalized their divorce in January 2025. Despite the dissolution of the marriage, both parties have publicly indicated that they maintain an amicable relationship, including continued mutual support and positive interactions involving their respective children.
Lopez’s recent public appearances and promotional activity coincide with her participation in the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, notwithstanding the absence of a nomination for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman, a role that nonetheless received favorable critical attention.#newsafro_
