Merry Christmas Gone Awry for JLo

Poor Jennifer Lopez just wanted to send out some Christmas cheer, but instead, she faced a wave of backlash from her fans online.

The singer, known as JLo, shared a mirror selfie on X, captioned simply, “Merry Christmas, everyone!” It was meant to spread holiday joy and, perhaps, a bit of glamour, as she sported a striking red sparkling dress with a plunging neckline.

With semi-natural makeup and her hair pulled back, she added a hint of sparkle with a matching bow and jewelry.

But the sweet moment quickly turned sour when fans started pointing out that the image looked, well, overly edited.

One astute observer noticed something odd about her hand holding an orange iPhone; it appeared strangely bent, raising suspicions of digital manipulation. “Why is your iPhone doing Bend It like Beckham?” one fan quipped, while another said they couldn’t see the bent phone at all.

The criticism didn’t stop there, with some comments veering into personal territory. “JLo is getting older and struggling with the filter game,” someone said, while another remarked, “The filter has gone rogue.”

Despite the harsh judgments, some commenters took a kinder approach, telling her she doesn’t need filters because she’s beautiful just as she is. “I love you, girl! Just check your edited photos for any weird distortions before you post,” another fan advised.

Interestingly, some speculated that the less-than-perfect photo could have been a clever strategy to draw more attention to her profile. “Looking at the way the phone bends, this could all be intentional,” one fan suggested, pondering whether it was all part of a bigger plan.

If this was indeed a “thirst trap,” it certainly followed another headline-worthy moment from earlier this month, when JLo showed off her six-pack abs in a tiny bra and G-string while getting ready for her Las Vegas return. In a short Instagram clip, she danced along to a ’90s hit in that daring outfit. Who knows what she’s plotting next?