Jennifer Lopez has found herself at the centre of online ridicule after sharp-eyed followers noticed a curious distortion in a festive selfie she shared on social media platform X.
The Curious Case of the Curved iPhone
On Thursday, the 56-year-old superstar posted a glamorous mirror selfie to wish her followers a Merry Christmas. In the photo, Lopez wore a sparkling red dress with her hair styled in an updo, smiling as she held up her orange iPhone. However, fans were quick to point out that the bottom of the smartphone appeared to be strangely curved where it met her hand.
This visual anomaly led many to accuse the Jenny From the Block singer of using a filter or digitally altering the image, though Lopez has not publicly addressed the speculation. One X user commented, "No hate but your iPhone is crooked which means you used some filter that you don’t really need. Aging is cool when you don’t care who thinks aging is uncool."
Another supporter advised, "I love you, girl. But you’ve got to double check for unintended distortion in any photo you edit before posting." The observation sparked a wave of humorous comments, with one person joking, "Why is your iPhone doing Bend It Like Beckham?" and another quipping, "Damn had no idea iPhone 17 also curves."
A Festive Morning and a Notable Reunion
Earlier on Christmas Day, Lopez had shared more traditional holiday content, posting snaps of her morning celebrations. One image showed her wearing pink-and-white striped pyjamas while cooking French toast in the kitchen, followed by a shot of the finished dish garnished with oranges and powdered sugar.
These festive posts came just days after reports surfaced of a friendly reunion between Lopez and her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. According to an insider speaking to People magazine, the Oscar winner and his 13-year-old son, Samuel, met Lopez for shopping and a meal at Brentwood Country Mart earlier in the week.
The source stated that the focus of the outing was mostly on Affleck's son, who was reportedly very talkative while picking out presents. Lopez was said to be attentive and even bought gifts for Affleck's other children. The two stars, who finalised their divorce in January 2025 after Lopez filed in August 2024, arrived and left the shopping centre separately.
The Perils of Perfection in the Public Eye
This incident highlights the intense scrutiny celebrities face regarding their online images. The rapid fan reaction to the potentially altered selfie underscores a growing public discourse about authenticity, ageing, and the use of filters in the entertainment industry. While intended as a simple holiday greeting, Lopez's post inadvertently became a talking point about the pressures of maintaining a flawless public image.
The episode serves as a reminder that even global icons like Jennifer Lopez are not immune to the pitfalls of social media posting, where every detail can be magnified and analysed by millions of followers worldwide.
