Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to criticism over her bold fashion choices, but this time it wasn’t a red-carpet gown or a stage look sparking conversation—it was her casual street style.
During a recent shopping trip in Beverly Hills with Ben Affleck’s 13-year-old son, Samuel, the singer and actress seemed to take cues from the younger crowd with her outfit. Lopez wore a loose, long-sleeved white crop top that showed off her toned abs, paired with baggy navy trousers and clear plastic heels. She accessorized with a Dior tote bag and wore her hair down in an effortless middle part, perfectly balancing laid-back and chic. See the look here!
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Jennifer Lopez Slammed For Wearing Crop Top During Shopping Trip With Ben Affleck’s Teen Son
Social media users quickly flooded Instagram with their opinions, criticizing her outfit as “inappropriate” for a casual shopping trip and for her role as a stepmom.
“She’s dressed inappropriately not only for the mall but also for playing stepmom to a son,” said one fan. A second wrote, “Why is she always dressing like she’s in high school?” A third wrote, “She looks ridiculous to be wearing that.” A fourth said, “So weird and desperate.” A fifth commented, “There was an amazing outfit in her closet appropriate for shopping with a 13-year-old boy—this was not it.” A sixth said, “She is dressed ridiculously to take a young teen boy shopping.” Another user said, “Dressing for attention as usual.” Someone else wrote, “As a mother first, why would you wear a crop top on an outing with your child and your former stepchild? You’re too old for that, Jennifer.”
It’s been a year since her split from Affleck, and according to a new report, the two remain on friendly terms despite living separate lives.
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Reports Say J.Lo And Ben Affleck Are On 'Friendly Terms'
"Things between Ben and Jennifer are good," a source close to Affleck told PEOPLE. "Even though they’re not together anymore, they’ve stayed on friendly terms."
"The kids are still really close. They have the same groups of friends, they see each other, and they talk all the time. They make sure the kids know they get along. The most important thing to both of them is raising their kids in a supportive environment, so they plan to stay in each other’s lives,” they added.
The Argo actor and Lopez were married for two years before Lopez filed for divorce. The pair, who rekindled their romance decades after calling off their first engagement, tied the knot in 2022 and finalized their split in 2024. Lopez is mom to twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
"She's a great mom and always gave Ben's kids the same love," a Lopez source claimed. "Even though her contact with Ben is now more sporadic, they make sure the kids can spend time together whenever they want."
