Jennifer Lopez made a stunning appearance in a bold red dress and coordinating high heels during her recent guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The 52-year-old entertainer, who was nominated for a Grammy, was on the show to talk about her upcoming film, Marry Me, which also stars Owen Wilson, Maluma, and Sarah Silverman. Later, she joined Maluma on stage to perform the movie’s title track, changing into a striking two-piece outfit that flaunted her well-defined abs.
Jennifer Lopez stunned in a vibrant red dress and coordinating high heels during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last Friday.
The celebrity, aged 52, later appeared on stage alongside Maluma, 28, to perform the main song from her recent film, Marry Me. She wore a daring two-piece outfit that highlighted her well-toned midriff. In Marry Me, a romantic musical comedy-drama, she portrays Kat Valdez, a famous singer who is betrayed just before her wedding and then decides to marry one of her fans. The movie is set to be released in theaters on February 11th.
To celebrate the release of her new film, Lopez and Fallon engaged in a series of wedding-themed games. They began by catching roses fired at them from cannons, then proceeded to carry mannequins of a bride and groom through a doorway and onto a wedding bed. While Lopez emerged victorious in the first two games, Fallon won the third challenge, which involved searching through wedding cakes to find a hidden wedding ring.
Crimson sight: The acclaimed singer was present to boost her most recent movie featuring Owen Wilson, Maluma, and Sarah Silverman, which has garnered Grammy nominations.
Upcoming film: “Say I Do” is a sweet rom-com musical about Kat Valdez, a famous pop singer who discovers her fiancé’s infidelity just before their wedding. Feeling betrayed, she impulsively agrees to marry one of her devoted fans, Wilson.
“This is so gross, there’s no ring in here,” the singer playfully remarked as they both dug into the messy task at hand.
During the interview, Ben Affleck’s partner shared a funny story about crashing Maluma’s concert to film a scene for Marry Me, opting for the real deal instead of a staged concert set.
“He had two shows at Madison Square Garden and I thought, why not make use of this opportunity? We needed a scene in an arena, so why not film it at your concert?” she explained, to which Maluma agreed without hesitation.
To celebrate the release of her latest film, Lopez and Fallon decided to have some fun by engaging in a variety of wedding-themed activities. They kicked things off by trying to catch roses that were being shot at them from cannons.
She showed her strength by lifting bride and groom mannequins over the threshold and playfully tossing them onto the wedding bed.
Having a blast: Lopez dominated the first two rounds, but fell short in the third challenge against Fallon, where they had to rummage through two wedding cakes in search of a hidden wedding ring.
“It was such a blast. This moment is actually in the movie and they totally didn’t see it coming when I showed up at his concert; it was my first time attending one of his shows, the audience went crazy, and we captured it all on camera as we sang together,” she shared.
She also expressed her excitement about creating the soundtrack for the film. “It was a whole new experience for me to work on singing and album production specifically for a movie. It felt like merging my two passions into one.”
“I also got to portray a character who shared similarities with my own life, you know, constantly juggling between personal and public life, trying to find balance, even if I fail miserably at times,” she humorously added.
On the spot: Ben Affleck’s partner shared in the interview how she unexpectedly ended up at Maluma’s concert, where they filmed a scene for Marry Me.
Memorable moment: The surprise appearance in the movie was a concert scene where I made an unexpected entrance. It was my first time attending one of his concerts, the audience went crazy, and we captured it all on camera while singing together. The New York native emphasized that the soundtrack has a distinctive sound, not like a typical Jennifer Lopez or Maluma album. She described it as a Kat and Bastian album, with songs chosen specifically for the characters to enhance the storyline, similar to a good musical. The soundtrack effectively conveys the love story and the journey of discovering true love.
Music: She expressed her excitement about collaborating on the movie’s soundtrack with the Colombian vocalist.
“It’s so awesome to finally blend my love for singing with making an album for a movie – it feels like my two worlds are coming together,” she shared enthusiastically. In addition, she briefly mentioned her teenage twins, Emme and Max, aged 13, from her previous marriage with Marc Anthony, 53. She talked about how her kids transitioned from being adorable babies to forming their own opinions and identities as they grew older. She jokingly mentioned their need for a little space as they express their individuality, even though she still wants to cuddle them like they’re young.
During the interview, the singer also mentioned her teenage twins, Emme and Max, who are 13 years old and were fathered by her ex-husband Marc Anthony, aged 53.
As she reminisced about her children growing up, Jennifer Lopez quipped, “I’m there like, ‘Hey, want to come sit on my lap?’ And they’re just like, ‘Mom, stop it. Don’t touch me.'” With her mother, Guadalupe Rodriguez, in the audience, Lopez shared how her love for singing and dancing stemmed from her childhood watching musicals her mother introduced her to. Coming from humble beginnings in the Bronx, Lopez expressed gratitude for living out her dreams every day, feeling blessed and fortunate to be doing what she loves.
In the film Marry Me, Lopez agrees to marry a fan after they propose to her with a sign at a concert. The actress became emotional when sharing her own personal experience of a similar event in real life.
Emotional: ‘I can still vividly recall the moment when a woman stood before me, clutching a sign that read, “After 14 long years, I finally get to thank you for shaping the person I’ve become,”‘ she shared, her voice choked with emotion.
In the movie Marry Me, the protagonist decides to say yes to a marriage proposal displayed on a sign at a concert by one of her fans. During a discussion, Lopez became emotional as she recalled a similar real-life experience she had once encountered.
She remembered a woman holding up a sign, expressing her gratitude after waiting for 14 years to tell Lopez that her music had played a significant role in shaping the woman she had become. Lopez was deeply moved by this heartfelt confession.
Reflecting on the impact of her music on people, Lopez shared how she was often surprised during meet-and-greet sessions when fans would reveal tattoos of her name on their backs. It was moments like these that made her realize the profound effect her music had on her listeners.
Wow, what a stunning look! The singer known for hits like “Jenny From The Block” then changed into a bold two-piece outfit that highlighted her toned abs while she sang the title song from the film alongside Maluma.
Flaunting her figure, the singer wore a chic outfit consisting of a white skirt with a plunging neckline held up by delicate strings and a matching bra top. She completed the look with a coordinating jacket. During her performance of the movie’s title track with Maluma, she changed into a revealing two-piece outfit that showcased her toned abs. Maluma, on the other hand, donned a mint suit paired with a white t-shirt.
Stylish: Maluma, whose real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias, looked sharp in a mint-colored suit paired with a crisp white t-shirt.
The Colombian vocalist sported white matching footwear and sleek black-rimmed spectacles. Lopez took to Instagram to tease the show, giving followers a sneak peek at the gorgeous red outfit from behind the scenes. NBA sensation Stephen Curry and his acclaimed author wife, Ayesha Curry, also made a guest appearance on the show. The couple joined in via video call, with Stephen dressed in a sophisticated tan suit and Ayesha stunning in a shimmering grey dress.
Showing off the stunning red dress, Lopez flaunted the back detail on her Instagram.
The pair was busy promoting their soon-to-be-released HBO Max gameshow, About Last Night, set to premiere on February 10th. They both serve as hosts and executive producers for the show.
During their appearance on Fallon’s show, the host asked Ayesha and Steph about their first impressions of each other. Ayesha had the audience in stitches as she shared a hilarious memory from when they first met when she was just 14. She jokingly recalled how she thought Steph was cute, but her family teasingly remarked that he looked like her brother.
Steph added to the humor by recounting a funny story about President Barack Obama questioning his title as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Steph revealed that Obama actually believes his Golden State Warriors teammate, Klay Thompson, holds that prestigious title.
During the show, NBA superstar Stephen Curry, 33, and his wife, well-known author Ayesha Curry, 32, made an appearance. Stephen shared a memorable moment from 2015 when he and his teammate Klay Thompson visited the White House after winning a championship.
He recalled being praised by President Obama for his shooting skills, but also being told that Klay had a more aesthetically pleasing shooting form. Stephen took it in stride, admitting that Klay’s form was indeed textbook-perfect, but still feeling confident in his own shooting abilities.
Humorous: The player shared a witty story about how President Barack Obama once remarked that his teammate, Klay Thompson, 31, had a “much more elegant shooting form” compared to him.