Jennifer Lopez made a bold appearance at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, wearing a striking black gown that generated mixed reactions online. Designed by Valdrin Sahiti, the gown featured an intricate spiderweb design made with jewelry by Hassanzadeh. To stay warm, Lopez added a white fur coat and accessorized with a black clutch, simple heels, and a chic updo.
While many admired the daring style, some online commenters were less impressed, likening the outfit to a Halloween costume or a snare in the ocean. Others, however, defended her unique choice, calling it a bold statement. One person even remarked on Lopez’s timeless beauty, while another noted the outfit was “not for everyone.”
The gown was inspired by Lopez’s role in the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which premiered at the festival. In the film, she portrays Aurora/Ingrid Luna, a character originally brought to life by Chita Rivera and Sônia Braga. Despite mixed reactions to the dress, Lopez’s performance and the film’s message on acceptance, especially for non-binary and LGBTQ+ communities, stood out.
