Jennifer Lopez recently proved that when it comes to her children, she’s every bit the fierce, protective mom — and fans couldn’t love her more for it.
The 55-year-old superstar stepped out in New York City with her 17-year-old child, Emme, to attend the Broadway premiere of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. The pair turned heads outside the Barrymore Theatre with a coordinated fashion moment — both dressed in sleek black and gray suits.
Lopez wowed in a two-piece ensemble that showed a hint of toned abs beneath a cropped top, paired with a floor-length skirt, fur coat, and glamorous hair. Emme embraced a cool, casual style that perfectly complemented their mom’s chic look.
But the night’s most talked-about moment wasn’t on the red carpet.
According to an eyewitness who spoke with Page Six, Lopez transformed into a full “mama bear” after a paparazzo allegedly hit Emme in the face with a large camera as they were leaving the theater. “She went mama bear,” the insider said, noting that Lopez “yelled at the guy” for crossing a clear boundary and invading her child’s personal space.
The incident resonated deeply with fans, especially those who have long admired Lopez’s unwavering support for Emme’s non-binary identity.
That support made headlines back in 2022, when Lopez introduced Emme at the Blue Diamond Gala in Los Angeles using they/them pronouns — a respectful and heartfelt gesture that quickly went viral.
“The last time we performed together was in a big stadium like this, and I ask them to sing with me all the time — and they won’t,” Lopez told the crowd with a smile. “So, this is a very special occasion.”
With a playful nod to Emme’s busy schedule, she added, “They are extremely busy, booked, and expensive. They’ll cost me when they come out. But they are worth every single dime because they are my all-time favorite duet partner. So, please indulge me.”
From Broadway premieres to viral onstage moments, one thing remains crystal clear: when it comes to her kids, Jennifer Lopez is protective, proud, and unapologetically devoted.