Jennifer Lopez faced mockery for what some described as 'diva' behavior during a recent outing in New York City. The 56-year-old singer and actress was photographed waiting for people to clear the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday, ensuring photographers outside could capture a clean shot of her.
Staged Exit Draws Criticism
Lopez lingered near the door as numerous individuals exited the building before finally making a runway-worthy walk outside. She briefly waved to fans before entering her vehicle. Many on social media criticized the apparent staging, with one commenter writing, 'This is peak celebrity nonsense: Jennifer Lopez literally waiting for the crowd to clear before doing a 20 foot walk to her car, just to stage her paparazzi exit. I'm so over celebrity culture.'
Another user remarked, 'This is next-level narcissism. JLo pausing like a diva for the 'peasants' to clear out so she can strut 20 feet to her SUV?' A third added, 'Ngl I would be so embarrassed to be seen doing all that in public on purpose.' One commentator noted a woman carrying a baby who had to hurry out, suggesting, 'If I was her I would have really, really taken my time. There's nothing more satisfying than annoying and delaying self-important people with fake self-righteousness.'
Office Romance Promotion
Lopez was en route to a screening of Netflix's Office Romance at AMC Newport Centre in Jersey City. She wore a belted fur coat over a chic brown skirt, paired with pointed-toe brown heels and a brown clutch. Later that evening, she was seen flirting with co-star Brett Goldstein on the red carpet at the Netflix upfront event.
The actress, who split from husband Ben Affleck in 2024, wore a plunging dress as she giggled with Goldstein, 45, amid rumors they have 'grown close' after filming. The Ted Lasso star has been single since 2022, when he ended his relationship with Beth Rylance.
Chemistry On and Off Screen
Sources have described their chemistry as 'electric.' One insider told The Sun earlier this year, 'It was an open secret during filming about Brett and J-Lo – they got on like a house on fire from the start, and the chemistry was electric, which viewers will see. They were very touchy, feely, and always laughing, and everyone suspected they were hooking up.'
Another source added, 'During the wrap party, they were all over each other during the dinner and drinks with the rest of the cast. They had a lot of fun while shooting; it was just what Jen needed after Ben Affleck. He put a smile on her face.' In September 2024, the duo attended the Broadway show Oh, Mary! together to watch co-star Betty Gilpin perform.
Lopez has also made flirty comments about Goldstein. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live in October 2025, she named him the best onscreen kisser she has ever worked with, gushing, 'I'm gonna say I just did a movie with Brett Goldstein, and I would say he was the best kisser.'
Office Romance Film Details
Netflix shared an official synopsis for the film on Instagram: 'Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein star in OFFICE ROMANCE. A raunchy romantic comedy about a secret office romance and the trouble two workaholics get in when they start thinking with their hearts.' The film, which debuts on Netflix on June 5, follows Lopez's character, CEO Jackie Cruz, who falls for a new employee named Daniel Blanchflower, played by Goldstein.
