Jennifer Lopez has been spotted demonstrating a compassionate side during a recent outing in Los Angeles, just days after a controversial red carpet moment was clarified by the director involved. The 56-year-old actress and singer, who has faced recent criticism for perceived diva behaviour, was seen sweetly donating cash to an unhoused man from her ultra-rare Hermès handbag, valued at over $80,000.
Generous Gesture Amidst Controversy
During the Los Angeles outing, Lopez initially walked past the man to enter her waiting SUV. However, as he approached the passenger side, she promptly lowered the window and handed him a wad of cash. The recipient expressed visible excitement at the A-lister's generosity, exclaiming 'I don't care, I love you. Thank you Jennifer. Oh, yes baby.'
Lopez maintained her signature stylish appearance throughout the encounter, sporting a grey blazer over a fitted white top, complemented by baggy blue jeans and brown leather heeled boots. Her ensemble was completed with a pair of aviator sunglasses and the aforementioned exclusive Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, crafted from blue crocodile skin.
The Glambot Explanation
This compassionate display follows closely after Cole Walliser, director of E!'s Glambot at the Golden Globes, addressed the viral controversy surrounding Lopez's red carpet interaction. A tightly edited video had circulated online, appearing to show Lopez ignoring Walliser as he prepared her for the high-speed camera shot that produces slow-motion glamorous images.
Walliser took to Instagram on Sunday to provide context, stating 'the internet needs to just calm down' about the incident. He explained that Lopez was 'down to business' as the carpet was closing and she was preparing to enter the venue. 'It's just unfortunate that the position was she was facing away from me,' Walliser noted, adding 'I knew what she was doing. I knew she was getting ready.'
The director made it clear he took no offence, stating 'I didn't take it personally. It didn't feel rude in that moment.' He emphasised that red carpet environments are 'generally insane' and that celebrities are essentially 'at work' during these events, there to promote projects or fulfil professional obligations.
Public Reaction and Aftermath
Prior to Walliser's explanation, hundreds of social media comments had accused Lopez of being 'rude' and 'a snob,' with thousands more liking these critical remarks. One commenter had written '@jlo buy some manners,' while another declared 'She didn't even look at him.'
Despite the online backlash, Walliser stressed that posing for the Glambot is entirely voluntary for celebrities. 'Anybody that stops, I already like you because you're taking the time to do my thing and this is generous of you because you don't have to do it,' he shared.
Daily Mail has reportedly reached out to Lopez's representatives multiple times regarding the Glambot incident, though they have declined to comment. The recent sighting of Lopez's charitable act in Los Angeles presents a contrasting image to the red carpet controversy that had dominated social media discussions.
