Tiffany Haddish brought the laughs at the 2025 American Music Awards with some good-natured teasing aimed at Jennifer Lopez following the pop icon’s bold and energetic opening number.
The event took place on Monday, May 26, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where J. Lo, 55, kicked off the show with a medley of hits, striking visuals, and a few on-stage kisses with backup dancers—proving she’s still the queen of the spotlight.
J. Lo Opens the Show With a Bang
Lopez started the night by singing a snippet of her classic track “Dance Again”, then stunned the crowd with a six-minute dance-filled mashup of recent chart-toppers. Her set included:
- “HOT TO GO” by Chappell Roan
- “Nasty” by Tinashe
- “I Had Some Help” by Morgan Wallen and Post Malone
During the performance, J. Lo shared a few kisses with her dancers, adding heat to an already high-energy show.
Tiffany Haddish’s Hilarious Reaction
After Lopez’s opening act, Tiffany Haddish, 45, took to the stage and playfully commented on the jaw-dropping routine:
“Our host has just danced to 23 hits in six minutes. Just from that opening number alone, Jenny From the Block has got all her steps in for the day and she got all her kisses in.”
She followed it up with a cheeky jab:
“Save a dancer for me, J. Lo! Damn. You ain’t the only one out here single.”
J. Lo’s Life After Divorce
Lopez finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck in January 2025, after filing in August 2024. The couple had tied the knot in July 2022, 20 years after their first engagement in 2002, which they called off in 2004.
Following the split, sources say J. Lo has been focusing on herself—both emotionally and professionally. A close friend told Us Weekly that she’s not ready to date again just yet but still “believes in love.”
A Busy Season for Jennifer Lopez
Despite personal changes, Lopez has kept her calendar full. Highlights of her current projects include:
- World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C. this June
- International tour in July and August across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
- New film releases, including Kiss of the Spider Woman in October
- Upcoming movie roles in Office Romance and The Last Mrs. Parrish (Netflix)
Lopez is also spending time with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
AMAs Host Duties and Rehearsal Injury
This year marked Lopez’s second time hosting the AMAs. While preparing for the show, she suffered a facial injury during rehearsals, sharing photos of a cut on her nose via Instagram on May 13. She thanked Dr. Jason Diamond for stitching her up and assured fans she was healing quickly.
She posted videos of herself rehearsing dance routines, showing off the same determination that’s made her a long-standing star in the industry.
Final Thoughts
Jennifer Lopez proved once again that she’s a force to be reckoned with—balancing hosting duties, live performances, and a demanding career with grace. While Tiffany Haddish may have joked about Lopez’s flirtatious dance routine, it only highlighted how confidently J. Lo is stepping into her next chapter.
Single, powerful, and shining on stage—J. Lo is doing just fine.
