Tears welled up as Brie Larson and Jennifer Lopez met for the first time at the 2024 Golden Globes.

During a red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier on January 7, Larson became emotional upon noticing Lopez approaching her at the star-studded event.

“Oh my God! I can’t deal with JLo,” Larson exclaimed to host Frazier, who shared the actor’s excitement, humorously stating, “We all get this way.”

“No, I can’t. I’m going to cry,” Larson continued, expressing to Lopez, “You mean so much to me,” as they exchanged a heartfelt hug.

Referencing 1997’s Selena as an early source of inspiration in her career, Larson also shared with Lopez: “It made me want to be an actor, and you’ve always meant so much to me.”

“It’s been a dream of mine,” she continued. “Thank you so much. Your work ethic is so important.”

A visibly emotional Lopez responded, “Oh my God, don’t make me cry,” as the pair wiped away tears and shared another warm embrace.

Lopez commented on the heartwarming exchange, saying, “How sweet is that? It’s amazing that you — she brought up the movie Selena — that so many years later it still touches people. It’s very moving to me too.”

Fans were evidently moved by the emotional encounter, with one YouTuber describing Larson’s admiration as “such a sweet moment.”

“It’s wonderful to see artists being inspired and appreciating each other,” another wrote, while one fan commented: “Brie Larson, an Academy Award winner, recognized someone who hasn’t won an acting award yet, but she won her over with her work ethic. Selena forever.”

“What a lovely moment. How many of us get the chance to meet people we look up to and admire from afar?” another added.

Lopez attended the ceremony alongside husband Ben Affleck, whose 2023 film “Air” was nominated for Best Motion Picture. Meanwhile, Larson received a nomination for her portrayal of Elizabeth Zott in the Apple TV+ series “Lessons in Chemistry.”