Ep 174. Jennifer Lopez
- November 29, 2018
Jennifer Lopez is one of the most talked about celebrities in showbiz and her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 16, Episode 174 was definitely a must-see! Fans of the superstar singer, dancer, actress, and all-around queen were excited to see what she had in store for her appearance.
The episode was kicked off by Ellen DeGeneres giving her audience a tease of what they can expect from Jennifer Lopez's appearance, saying “She’s an actress, singer, dancer, producer… If that’s not enough, she’s also a business mogul! She’s just amazing!”.
When Jennifer Lopez came to the stage, the audience went wild. She looked stunning in a head-to-toe cream outfit and her hair was styled in bouncy waves. The interview started off with Ellen asking JLo about her recent tour, which was her first in years. Jennifer Lopez revealed that the show took a lot of work and preparation, starting with rehearsals six weeks before the tour even started.
Then, Ellen and Jennifer began to chat about some of the challenges of touring and balancing family life. Jennifer revealed that her twins, Max and Emme, would often join her on tour, and that they loved being on the road with her. JLo also opened up about her relationship with former MLB player, Alex Rodriguez, sharing that they got engaged while on vacation in the Bahamas. Ellen and the audience immediately cheered in excitement and congratulated Jennifer.
The conversation between Ellen and Jennifer was lighthearted and funny, as they joked about Jennifer's age (49 years old) and her upcoming movie role as a stripper in Hustlers. JLo joked that she’s “trying to find a pole class somewhere” to practice for the role, much to the amusement of Ellen and the audience. Jennifer also talked about the responsibility of playing a real-life character in the upcoming film, which is based on true events.
Later in the episode, Jennifer Lopez and Ellen played the game “5 Second Rule”. The purpose of the game is to answer a question in 5 seconds or less. The questions ranged from answering what are the names of the twins (Max and Emme) to naming three celebrities Jennifer would love to work with (Jessica Chastain, Bradley Cooper, and Ryan Gosling). Ellen also challenged Jennifer to perform an impromptu dance routine, which she did flawlessly.
One of the highlights of the episode was when Jennifer Lopez surprised the audience and a deserving fan with an exciting gift. She brought out some merchandise from her and Alex Rodriguez's sunglasses line, Quay Australia. And, surprise! Every audience member got a pair of the sunglasses! It was such a generous gift and the audience was thrilled. Then, Jennifer announced that every audience member would also be getting a two-night stay at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where she currently has a residency. This added to the excitement and the audience was audibly excited and appreciative.
In conclusion, Jennifer Lopez's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 16, Episode 174 was a hit with fans and viewers alike. The conversation between Ellen and JLo was light and fun, while also being informative about Jennifer's recent endeavors, challenges and the responsibility of being an artiste. Jennifer's generosity towards the audience was such a perfect adding surprise that everyone is likely to remember for the rest of their lives. It was an episode not to be missed!