On March 23, 2025, Jennifer Lopez made headlines during the premiere of Othello on Broadway in New York City. She attended the event alongside her daughter, Emme Maribel Muniz, where an encounter with paparazzi escalated into a protective moment.
According to reports from Page Six, tension arose when a photographer invaded their personal space, aiming a camera towards Emme. This prompted an emotional response from Lopez, who was determined to shield her daughter from unwanted attention.
“[Lopez] yelled at the guy. She went mama bear,”revealed a source.
Star-Studded Affair at the Othello Premiere
The premiere attracted a plethora of stars, including Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, and Spike Lee, among others. Notably, former President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, were also in attendance, emphasizing the event’s cultural significance.
Jennifer Lopez Shines in Zuhair Murad
Lopez turned heads in a stunning navy two-piece ensemble designed by Zuhair Murad, showcasing meticulous embellishment from the Fall/Winter 2024 couture collection. To complement her outfit, she wore a chic black fur coat.
Emme, in a stylish pinstriped suit paired with a gray shirt and chunky loafers, matched her mother’s flair. Lopez later shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, referring to Emme as her “best date ever.”
“Othello premiere with the best date ever,”she captioned her post.
Upcoming Projects: Kiss of the Spider Woman
In other news, Lopez’s forthcoming project, a musical remake of Kiss of the Spider Woman, is nearing a potential deal with several studios, including Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate, for its domestic rights.
This adaptation marks the second film interpretation of Manuel Puig’s acclaimed 1976 novel, following the first adaptation directed by Héctor Babenco in 1985, which garnered an Academy Award for William Hurt’s performance.
Bill Condon directed this adaptation, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, receiving acclaim and a standing ovation, much to the director’s delight. Condon spoke passionately about the project, noting it had long been a dream of his.
“I came here 27 years ago. Kiss of the Spider Woman is a movie I started thinking about all those years ago. It’s a movie I’ve wanted to make my entire life,”he shared.
During the premiere, Lopez expressed her enthusiasm for participating in a musical adaptation, a long-time aspiration fueled by her childhood love for musicals. She shared her heartfelt connection to the art form:
“I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life. The reason I even wanted to be in this business is because my mom would sit me in front of the TV and [West Side Story] would come on once a year. I was mesmerized and was like, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ This is the first time I actually got to do it. This man made my dream come true.”
Lopez’s last film, Unstoppable, premiered in December 2024 and is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime, showcasing her continued presence in the entertainment industry.