Jennifer Lopez stepped onto the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles — and quickly found herself at the center of an uncomfortable fashion debate. The 56-year-old star attended the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton as one of the evening’s co-hosts, but her outfit choice drew far more attention than her role on stage.
For the event honoring film and television achievements of 2025, Lopez chose a sheer gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer. The dress was made of translucent fabric and left little to the imagination, with only brocade-style patterns covering the most revealing areas. A voluminous mesh ruffle finished the skirt, adding drama to an already bold silhouette.
Platform heels and a matching clutch completed the look. Lopez opted for diamond drop earrings and several rings, while her makeup focused on defined eyes and neutral lips. Her hair was styled into a sleek, high updo, keeping the focus on the dress itself.
Despite the intention, the reaction was harsh.
Fashion observers criticized the outfit almost immediately, labeling it one of the weakest looks of the night. Many felt the cut and transparency worked against Lopez, visually shortening her figure rather than enhancing it. The comparison was unavoidable, especially since just a day earlier she had appeared at a Golden Globes-related party wearing a far more flattering and widely praised ensemble.
Lopez wasn’t the only star to test the limits of the red carpet. Jennifer Lawrence also appeared in a revealing mesh gown, choosing a lingerie-style design by Givenchy adorned with floral details across the bodice, hips, and hem. While her look also drew mixed reactions, it highlighted her toned figure following the birth of her second child.
Lawrence completed her outfit with a beige clutch, matching stiletto sandals, diamond jewelry, and a delicate gold watch. Even so, critics remained divided, with many placing her look only slightly above Lopez’s in terms of reception.
In a night full of calculated glamour, Jennifer Lopez’s dress stood out — not as a risk that paid off, but as one that sparked debate long after she left the carpet.
