Conservative journalist and commentator Megyn Kelly lashed out at Jennifer Lopez after a performance in Tenerife (Spain) on July 18, 2025, part of her Up All Night tour.
Kelly shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) of Jennifer performing “I’m Into You” with sensual choreography that included half-naked male dancers. In the message she wrote: “So she’s a soft porn star now. Great choices!” (So she’s a soft porn star now. Great choices!).
Megyn Kelly VS Jennifer Lopez
Kelly compared the routine to “soft porn” acting and questioned her wardrobe, dancing and overall talent at 55 years old.
This wasn’t the first time Kelly criticized JLo.
In June and July he also called her “classless,” ironized about her divorce from Ben Affleck, her political positions and her presence at an LGBTQ+ Pride event, where he claimed she was trying to show off her body to appear politically empowering.
Kelly has argued that the singer is past an appropriate age to sexually display herself and downplayed her popularity, claiming that her songs are not successful and that her tour has been “a disaster.”
And Jennifer Lopez’s response? A coded message
JLo has not responded directly to Kelly’s criticism. However, she recently posted a carousel of very ’80s-style images on her Instagram.
The last photograph in the carousel shows the word “CUNT,” making a deliberate play on each letter: Confident, Unbothered, Nasty and Tough.
This textual and visual message, placed behind several images of her explosive tour, was interpreted by her followers as a powerful vindication of her self-esteem, femininity and artistic freedom.
Although Megyn Kelly is not explicitly mentioned, the context has been picked up by many as a conscious and empowering response.
What JLo is doing on stage
Jennifer Lopez continues her Up All Night tour, her first in six years, presenting a vibrant show, with extravagant costume changes and intense choreography.
In cities such as Madrid, Lucca and Barcelona he has proven to be in great shape at 56 years of age; his fans highlight his energy, stage production and renewed presence in front of crowds of up to 15,000 people.
Jennifer López ha sido duramente criticada los últimos años pero ella prefiere centrarse en su trabajo como actriz y cantante
Relevance to Hispanics
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Visibility of the double standard toward mature women in entertainment: Kelly’s reviews reflect biases about age, gender and sexuality.
Personal empowerment in the face of public opinion: JLo’s networking gesture reinforces how artists can respond indirectly to attacks without engaging in direct controversy.
Stage resilience: although there are critics, his tour continues to fill large international venues and connect with a diverse audience, including Latino communities.
Emotional health of public figures: how an artist integrated in global circles balances exposure, art, age and femininity in times of digital scrutiny.
In the midst of the artistic success of her explosive Up All Night tour, Jennifer Lopez is facing fierce criticism from Megyn Kelly, who called her a “soft porn star” and questioned her musical relevance.
JLo, with elegance and symbolic strength, posted a powerful visual message that reaffirms her stance as a confident, unapologetic and empowered woman.
A lesson on how to transform media attacks into a statement of dignity and style.
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