Jennifer Lopez just wanted to film a thriller in peace, but fans quickly turned her latest on-set appearance into a debate over her face.
Viewers zoomed in on close-up shots of the actress shooting a new movie in a bold and daring monochromatic look. But the conversation quickly shifted from her outfit to what fans noticed about her face, igniting rumors about plastic surgery.
The 56-year-old superstar was photographed while shooting scenes for her upcoming Netflix film “The Last Mrs. Parrish” in New York City on Friday, decked out in a crimson red tailored blazer and skirt ensemble cinched with a black belt.
Lopez completed the look with plaid shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, cat-eyed sunglasses, and black gloves while carrying a long clutch purse.
The former Fly Girl from “In Living Color” wore black eyeliner and a mauve lip color, paired with diamond-and-pearl earrings that matched her brooch. But instead of applauding her sophisticated style, social media users zeroed in on what they perceived as changes to her facial features, convinced she’s recently had work done.
Jennifer Lopez Sizzles in All-Red Look on NYC Set of New Thriller https://t.co/dYvrIYOEa9
— Zicutake USA Comment (@Zicutake) October 11, 2025
When Daily Mail readers weighed in with mixed reviews.
“J.Lo’s eyes look slanted, like they’ve been pulled. It seems she’s had some work done on her face,” one person observed.
“What happened to her face ?!?” one person tweeted.
Another chimed in with harsh criticism: “Jesus, she looks shocking amazing what filters can hide. Age finally catching up with your face, Jennifer.”
However, not everyone agreed with the negative assessments.
“She looks beautiful here. I can’t lie,” one commenter admitted, while another celebrated what they saw: “Jlo aging naturally was not on my bingo card. Refreshing to see. That’s what 50 plus skin looks like that’s void of fillers and hasn’t been pulled or stretched.”
Jennifer Lopez filming ‘The Last Mrs. Parrish’ in NYC. pic.twitter.com/uEQrRfghR4
— Jennifer Lopez Updates (@JLopezUpdate2) October 10, 2025
The “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer was previously accused of enhancing her look in other images posted on her Instagram page. She took a mirror selfie wearing a thick layer of eyeliner, a long-sleeve shirt and jeans.
Even then, fans begged her to lay off the filters, as they compared to looks over the years.
Lopez also recently made headlines for her on-camera reunion with ex-husband Ben Affleck at the premiere of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” the musical drama he produced through his company Artist Equity.
Cameras captured a somewhat awkward moment between the former couple as Affleck desperately tried to get his ex-wife’s attention while she conducted interviews.
After noticing him, Lopez turned to say, “You’re here!” prompting Affleck to ask for a picture together. The two managed to pose and smile, though they appeared to almost avoid a kiss in other images captured by photographers.
Despite the swirling press, Lopez appears focused on her work and personal growth following her divorce from Affleck.
In a recent “CBS Sunday Morning” interview, she revealed that filming “Kiss of the Spider Woman” during the summer of 2024 was bittersweet — she was “so happy” on set, but “back home it was not great.”
The actress filed for divorce in August after just two years of marriage, with the split being finalized in January 2025. She now describes the heartbreak as transformative, saying it changed her and helped her grow in ways she needed to.
“It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Lopez explained, adding that she feels more self-aware and like a “different person” after the experience.
Lopez is already moving forward professionally with her next movie, “The Last Mrs. Parrish,” a high-profile project directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on a best-selling novel featured in Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Lopez serves producer alongside former Vegas actress Molly Sims, with co-stars Isabel May and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Whether her appearance has changed due to cosmetic work, lighting, makeup, or simply the passage of time remains speculation. What’s clear is that social media’s amateur plastic surgery detectives won’t be abandoning their theories anytime soon.
