Jennifer Lopez apparently transformed into a furious mom bear on a recent outing with Emme, prompting fans to once again emphasize the singer’s unwavering love for her children.
The 55-year-old singer and actress attended the Broadway premiere of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, with 17-year-old Emme by her side.
During the high-profile night out in New York City, the couple made a coordinated style statement by posing for pictures outside the Barrymore Theatre while dressed in sleek black and gray suits.
Lopez looked stunning in a two-piece ensemble that highlighted her stomach beneath a little cropped top. She finished off her style with a floor-length skirt, a fur coat, and a beautiful hairdo, while Emme went for a casual, trendy look that complemented their mother’s dress.
People were talking about more than just their red carpet clothes.
J.Lo goes ‘Mama Bear’ over a paparazzi moment.
According to an eyewitness who spoke with Page Six, Lopez went into full “mama bear” mode when a paparazzo allegedly slammed a “huge paparazzi camera” into Emme’s face as they departed the theater.
“She went mama bear,” the insider added, adding that Lopez “yelled at the guy” for breaching her child’s personal space.
The protective moment struck a chord with many followers online, particularly those who are aware of Lopez’s continuous support for Emme’s non-binary identity.
@christinathesupermom Jennifer Lopez JLO surprises audience at at the Blue Diamond Gala by the Dodgers foundation. Excuse shaky camera at end I was in shock myself.#jlo #jenniferlopez #jloandemme #dodgersfoundation #bluediamondball #jlosurpriseguest #tmz #jloperformance ♬ original sound – ChristinaTheSupermom
Remembering the Viral 2022 Gala Moment
Lopez made news in 2022 during the Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles when she presented Emme on stage with they/them pronouns, a gesture that soon went viral.
“The last time we performed together was in a big stadium like this, and I ask them to sing with me all the time, and they won’t,” Lopez remarked as Emme joined her onstage. “So, this is a very special occasion.”
She added with a humorous allusion to Emme’s schedule, “They are extremely busy, booked, and expensive.” They’ll cost me when they come out. But they are worth every dime since they are my all-time favorite duet partner. So, please indulge me.”
The beautiful scene was extensively shared and praised online. One fan remarked on X (previously Twitter), “JLo, you are a wonderful mother, and you both sang beautifully.”
Another person commented, ‘”They’ are how Emme identifies. This was JLo giving that knowledge, and it’s wonderful to see her support her child.”
“Awww, JLo respecting the pronouns,” a third said, while another said, “Aw, I love her support.”
Lopez has Emme and their twin brother Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, whom she married from 2004 until 2014.
The two had previously performed publicly, but the 2022 gala was a watershed moment in the public’s understanding of Emme’s gender identity—and Lopez’s strong support.
Despite the unnerving interaction with the paparazzi at the Othello premiere, Lopez and Emme seemed to enjoy their evening out. The celebrity subsequently posted a touching snapshot of the two of them on Instagram with the comment, “Othello premiere with the best date ever.”