Jennifer Lopez handles age joke gracefully amidst media buzz

During an interview with Jennifer Lopez, journalist Clayton Davis from "Variety" attempted an unfortunate joke. People gathered around did not hide their surprise or outrage at his words. "Did he really say that?" was heard in the room.

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez met with journalists at a special press screening in Los Angeles. During the conversation with Clayton Davis from "Variety," the journalist referenced her role in the 1997 film "Selena," which was highlighted by TMZ on social media.

- I can't believe it's been 30 years since Selena - Davis began, then added: - I can't believe that in 30 years we're going to do a retrospective of this, and you will be 60 by then, which is...

The journalist commented on Jennifer Lopez's age

These words caused consternation among the audience, although some people in the room laughed. "Did he really say that?" one of the people in the room remarked. Jennifer Lopez reacted with composure, smiling and admitting that she indeed is getting older.

Recently, media worldwide have been focusing not only on Jennifer Lopez's professional activities but also on her relationship status with Ben Affleck. After getting back together, many fans hoped for a happy ending, but the couple decided to part ways again.

Recently, there have been speculations suggesting that the divorce might not happen at all. American media report that the couple remains on good terms and sees each other regularly.

There’s still a lot of love between them, but the divorce is still going forward. When they’re together as a family and see the kids together, it reminds them of how good they are as a team and what’s important, an informant for "US Weekly" conveyed.
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