Jennifer Lopez locks lips with backup dancers in electric AMAs 2025 opening performance
Jennifer Lopez, the ageless icon of pop culture, delivered a career-defining opening act at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las
Jennifer Lopez, the ageless icon of pop culture, delivered a career-defining opening act at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, blending jaw-dropping choreography, daring theatrics, and a headline-making kiss with two backup dancers. The performance, which trended globally within minutes, solidified Lopez’s reputation as a boundary-pushing entertainer unafraid to keep audiences on their toes.
Jennifer Lopez makes out with her dancers during her opening number at the #AMAs.
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A Daring Opening Act: Medley, Kisses, and Unapologetic Energy
Kicking off the awards show, Lopez launched into a six-minute medley of 2025’s biggest tracks, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Bad Bunny’s reggaeton anthem “NUEVAYoL,” and Billie Eilish’s haunting “Birds of a Feather.” Clad in a crystal-embellished nude bodysuit that highlighted her famously toned physique, Lopez executed razor-sharp choreography alongside her troupe, but it was her bold interaction with two dancers that stole the show.
Mid-routine, the star locked lips with both a male and female backup dancer, a move that sent shockwaves through the audience and social media. Fans immediately flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok with clips, with one viral post declaring, “JLo said LOVE IS LOVE while serving 1000% talent. ICON BEHAVIOR.”
Tiffany Haddish’s Hilarious Reaction: “Save a Dancer for the Rest of Us!”
Host Tiffany Haddish wasted no time addressing the viral moment. While presenting the first award of the night, Haddish grinned and teased, “After that opener, I’m just saying… save a dancer for the rest of us, J.Lo! Some of us are flying solo too, okay?” The crowd erupted in laughter, and Lopez, watching from the wings, blew a playful kiss to the comedian.
The exchange highlighted Lopez’s newly single status following her divorce from Ben Affleck, finalized earlier this year. In a recent People interview, Lopez reflected on her post-split mindset: “This is a summer of freedom—no rules, no regrets. I’m here to live out loud.”
Tiffany Haddish’s Hilarious Reaction: “Save a Dancer for the Rest of Us!”
Host Tiffany Haddish wasted no time addressing the viral moment. While presenting the first award of the night, Haddish grinned and teased, “After that opener, I’m just saying… save a dancer for the rest of us, J.Lo! Some of us are flying solo too, okay?” The crowd erupted in laughter, and Lopez, watching from the wings, blew a playful kiss to the comedian.
The exchange highlighted Lopez’s newly single status following her divorce from Ben Affleck, finalized earlier this year. In a recent People interview, Lopez reflected on her post-split mindset: “This is a summer of freedom—no rules, no regrets. I’m here to live out loud.”
Behind the Scenes: Injury Drama and Last-Minute Recovery
The flawless performance nearly didn’t happen. Days before the show, Lopez shared a photo on Instagram Stories revealing a deep cut across her nose, sustained during an intense rehearsal. “When you go too hard before the AMAs…,” she captioned the post, showing herself icing the injury.
Fans feared the worst, but Lopez later credited celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond for “stitching me up like a masterpiece.” By show night, the injury was undetectable. “A little ice, a little glam, and we’re back!” she wrote ahead of her performance.
Cultural Impact: Praise, Backlash, and the Art of Reinvention
As with any JLo moment, reactions were polarized. Conservative critics called the dancer kiss “overly provocative,” while LGBTQ+ advocates praised it as a celebration of fluidity. Pop culture analyst Dr. Emily Torres noted, “Lopez has always used her platform to normalize bold choices—this wasn’t just a kiss; it was a statement about autonomy at 55.”
Meanwhile, choreographer duo Tania and Paul, who worked on the routine, revealed Lopez’s hands-on approach: “She wanted the performance to feel dangerous, like anything could happen. Those kisses? Improvised during dress rehearsal.”
A Night of Triumph: Why JLo Still Dominates
At 55, Lopez continues to redefine longevity in entertainment. Beyond hosting duties, her AMAs 2025 appearance showcased her dual role as a legacy artist and trendsetter. Social media metrics tell the story:
- 15.2M views of her performance clip on YouTube in 12 hours.
- #JLoAMAs and #IconOrRebel dominated Twitter/X trends.
- TikTok creators posted 40K+ recreations of her choreography overnight.
[Image 6: Lopez waving to fans after her performance. Caption: *Lopez’s AMAs 2025 set cemented her status as a live-performance legend. (Credit: Shutterstock)*]
What’s Next for Lopez?
With rumors of a “Hustlers 2” in the works and whispers of a global tour, Lopez shows no signs of slowing down. As she told People: “My goal is to make people feel alive. If I’m still shocking you, I’m doing my job.”
For now, the AMAs 2025 opener stands as a testament to her relentless drive—and proof that Jennifer Lopez remains in a league of her own.
