Jennifer Lopez, 56, Sparks Backlash After Sharing Filtered, AI-Looking Birthday Photos

Jennifer Lopez turned 56 with a new latte and a tsunami of online criticism, with fans calling her out for excessive retouching and asking her to accept her age.

On July 24, 2025, Jennifer Lopez — the iconic singer, dancer, and actress — celebrated her 56th birthday. A day earlier, JLo took to Instagram to announce a special birthday collaboration with a popular coffee shop chain.

In her post, she introduced the JLo Birthday Cake Latte, a limited-edition vanilla bean latte (available with espresso or matcha) topped with colorful cake crumbs. The drink will be available at all La La Land cafés starting July 24.

JLo also revealed that fans visiting La La Land locations can enter a giveaway for a chance to win VIP tickets for upcoming dates in her "Up All Night" tour. Her post featured several photos of herself posing with the new drink.

While the post was meant to highlight her new collaboration, online reactions quickly shifted focus. Many commenters pointed out her striking — and seemingly altered — appearance.

"@jlo filtered photos as usual," wrote one user, with another adding that "JLo doesn't look like JLo anymore." A third user concurred, saying that the singer "Doesn't even look like JLo."

A few found her unrecognizable. One user asked, "Who is this lady?" Others focused on the singer's age, and her acceptance of it. "Please accept your age," wrote a user, with another asking, ""Can a 55 year old woman look naturally 25 ? [sic]."

Many called out what they assumed to be the use of AI. "Pure AI," commented a user, with another asking, "Why do these photos look like AI? 😅" and a third noting "Doesn't look like her…AI?"

"The AI must stop JLO looks great but not like a 20 year old," said one user. Another commented that "this is so photo shopped and faced tuned [sic] it's weird."

While many users were taken aback, not all of the feedback was negative. Many fans showed their support with words of encouragement.

Some fans were enticed by the JLo Birthday Cake Latte, with one saying, "So yummy 😋🎂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ queen JLo," while another wrote, "Love this ❤️." "We're OBSESSED💛💛💛," proclaimed another fan.

Others simply showered the singer with compliments. "Gorgeous queen 🔥" wrote a fan, with another adding, "So lovely you are 🥹❤️," and a third commenting "You're so sweet! Happy birthday beautiful ❤️."

JLo did not react to the backlash. Instead, Instagram Stories posted on her birthday showed her having a great time in what appeared to be a night club.

The 56-year-old singer received a three-tier birthday cake, flanked by champagne-bearing hostesses.

Her cool demeanor in the face of backlash should come as no surprise. After decades in the industry, JLo is no stranger to controversy.

Weeks earlier, she shocked audiences with a bold and raunchy performance during the Cook Music Fest in Tenerife on Saturday, July 19.

Online reactions to her performance came in fast and unfiltered, with viewers sharing a wide range of opinions about her onstage moves.

At 55, the superstar flaunted her toned figure in a skimpy thong bodysuit with racy cutouts, leaving little to the imagination. But it wasn't just the outfit that raised eyebrows, it was the choreography.

Lopez showcased a series of provocative dance moves. First, she performed on all fours in front of a shirtless dancer. In another moment, she was hoisted into the air with her crotch positioned near a performer’s face. Later, she straddled one dancer while placing her hands between the legs of two others.

Surrounded by hunky men dressed only in trousers and white corsets, the singer's sexually charged moves were on full display. While some viewers praised her confidence, others found the performance off-putting or inappropriate.

One viewer didn’t hold back, writing, "Imagine what her kids think." Another took issue with the tone of the performance entirely, declaring, "I’m sorry but this is not entertaining." Some people expressed outright disapproval, "This is repulsive."

A commenter criticized Jennifer Lopez's approach, suggesting, "She doesn't need to sell herself like that, totally unnecessary." Someone else acknowledged, "She is pretty and looks young. However not a good role model for family values."

A conflicted fan admitted, "I’m torn on this one! 😂 She looks amazing sexy and confident, but at the same time, it just feels so inappropriate!" Lastly, one viewer speculated, "She's sending a message to Ben! Like are you missing me?"

Then, as now, Lopez did not respond to the online controversy around her dance routine. It seems it takes more than some loud naysayers for the "triple threat" from the Bronx to bat an eye.

We wish JLo a happy birthday, and may there be many more to come!