Fashion is one of the most attention-grabbing aspects of the red carpet and a key factor that makes A-list celebrities stand out at major events. Therefore, what famous stars wear on the red carpet always garners the most attention.
In fact, these days some celebrities are forced to decide upon their wardrobe choices for a given event way ahead of time… since certain dresses can take as long as 800 hours to make!
That was the case, at least, for the dress Jennifer Lopez donned at this year’s Met Gala earlier this month. The theme was “Garden of Time”, and the singer – who currently finds her name in the headlines as a result of speculation surrounding her marriage to Ben Affleck – certainly went all in.
As per reports, Lopez’s sheer, mermaid-style silver gown demanded more than 800 hours of hand embroidery to bring it to life.
Not only that, but it was put together with 2,500,000 silver foil bugles and beads, resulting in a truly breath-taking spectacle when Lopez donned it for the red carpet.
Needless to say, there was plenty of praise showered on the This Is Me Now singer in light of the event, though if we’re being honest, Lopez’s detractors were out in force too.
Online, fans showered praise upon the Maid in Manhattan star for her glamorous appearance and fabulous silhouette. One fan exclaimed, “Gorgeous and stunning as always!” while another noted, “Incredible. She’s an inspiration.”
But there were also some pretty harsh comments about her aging and how she’s clearly trying to hide it. Someone wrote, “She shows her age. Face.” Others said she looked too tired or pointed out that, from the pics she posted on Instagram, her face looked unnatural or photoshopped. “We’ve seen the unfiltered picture of this and it’s not the same.” Comments like “Your face is old and wrinkled,” and “Why does she edit her pics? Everyone knows she’s older,” flooded in.
However, despite the harsh comments, JLo always makes headlines with whatever she wears on the red carpet or while walking down the street. She continues to age gracefully, no matter what people say.
Besides commenting on her looks, people also criticized her for the rude behavior she displayed towards a fan while walking the red carpet at the 2024 Met Gala.