“You Just Lost My Respect. Stay Away from the Kardashian”
Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian are two of the biggest names in the industry, and whenever they get together, it’s sure to make headlines. Recently, the pop star and the business mogul attended a dinner party celebrating the 25th anniversary of Anastasia Beverly Hills. The event, which included numerous celebrities, also doubled as a celebration of Oprah Winfrey’s birthday. During the festivities, Kim Kardashian took a selfie with Jennifer Lopez, which she later posted on Instagram. However, the post did not sit well with some of Jennifer Lopez’s followers, who expressed their disappointment in her for associating with Kim Kardashian.
Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian: Longtime Friends
Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian share a long-standing friendship. Publicly, they have referred to each other as mentors and express great affection for one another. They enjoy a routine of karaoke nights and Taco Tuesdays together. According to Lopez’s ex-husband Alex Rodriguez, “Kim and Jennifer are very, very close, and she’s almost like a mentee of Jennifer, and Jennifer’s mentored her a lot over the years.” The two often spend holidays together and frequently meet up for movie nights and dinners. Reflecting on their friendship, Kim Kardashian once shared on her Instagram story, “If you would have said to me 10 years ago, ‘Jennifer Lopez is coming over to your house to watch a movie and to have dinner,’ I never would have imagined this would have been my life!” Their close bond is evident, but not all fans are supportive of Lopez’s friendship with Kardashian. Fans React Negatively to Lopez’s Association with Kardashian As Lopez and Kardashian celebrated the silver jubilee of Anastasia Beverly Hills together, they were seen taking multiple pictures. Some of Lopez’s fans were unhappy about this, particularly given Lopez’s recent rekindling with Ben Affleck, which has generally delighted her fanbase. One Instagram user commented, “You just lost my respect. Stay away from the Kardashian,” while another remarked, “Anytime there is a Kardashian, it ruins the photo. I’m so over them.” The star-studded party included appearances from Kris Jenner, Heidi Klum, Rita Wilson, and many more, with Oprah Winfrey celebrating her 69th birthday. The trio of Lopez, Kardashian, and Winfrey was seated together in a photo that also drew criticism. One commenter stated, “JLo & Oprah worked hard to be where they are, can’t say the same about the other person in the picture—if the truth hurts.” Despite the backlash from some fans, Lopez and Kardashian enjoyed their time together at the event. Their enduring friendship remains strong, even if not all fans approve.