When Jennifer Lopez was recently told she’s “getting up there” in age during an interview, she didn’t flinch. Instead, she turned the moment into yet another example of why she remains one of the most timeless figures in the entertainment industry.

At 55, J.Lo has reached an age where most would assume she’s winding down—but not her. She’s just getting started.

This memorable exchange took place at a screening for her latest project, Unstoppable. In the film, Lopez’s performance is already being hailed as one of her best. During the event, Variety’s Senior Awards Editor, Clayton Davis, made an offhand comment about Lopez’s career, reflecting on the upcoming 30th anniversary of her iconic role as Selena.

But As He Mentioned How She’d Be 60 by Then, Things Took an Awkward Turn

Davis, trying to joke, remarked, “You’ll be 60 by then, which is… getting up there.” While the comment clearly caught Lopez off guard, she responded with a poised yet subtly amused “I am.” And just like that, she turned the moment into an opportunity to share gratitude with her fans for the long journey they’ve been on together.

Lopez’s reaction didn’t stop there. She addressed the slight jab with humor and deflection. She said, “It’s funny when you say that I’m ‘getting up there,’” with a smile that let the audience know she was both unbothered and, in her own words, “unstoppable.”

As the room buzzed with a mix of laughter and gasps, one audience member was heard questioning, “Did he really just say that?” Davis quickly backpedaled, clarifying that it was just a joke, but Lopez—ever the pro—kept the energy light.

“I honestly feel that the best is yet to come,” Lopez declared, her confidence unmistakable. “It’s that thing, of like, what a journey this has been,” she continued. She went on, talking about how performing songs like If You Had My Love—her first hit from 1999—reminds her of the incredible path she’s walked.

Age Is Just a Number—For Jennifer Lopez, It’s About Growth

J.Lo’s recent comments echo sentiments she’s shared in the past. She has consistently challenged society’s narrow definitions of beauty and value, especially when it comes to women and aging. In a 2023 interview with Elle, she boldly stated, “The idea of ‘There’s nothing really valuable about watching a woman over 30’ is so ridiculous. It’s the opposite of right. It just makes me laugh.”

And she’s right. With age comes more experience, more wisdom, and an unapologetic self-assurance that makes Lopez as captivating as ever. She’s always been about breaking boundaries, and at 55, Lopez is the living embodiment of the idea that age isn’t something to be feared or hidden—it’s something to be embraced.

In the same Elle interview, Lopez also remarked, “People have realized that women just get sexier as they get older… the beauty that you gain as you get older, the wisdom you gain.” And in the case of Lopez, it’s clear that the best is yet to come.

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