Jennifer Lopez's former co-star, Luis Guzmán, has raised eyebrows after making a less-than-enthused comment about her during an interview, contrasting with his glowing words for other stars.
The deadpan remark revived interest in the singer's own blunt 1998 comments about fellow actresses, which she later said were misquoted.
Meanwhile, a year after divorcing Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has thrived on her "Up All Night Tour" and has sparked Oscar buzz amid the release of her upcoming musical, "Kiss of the Spider Woman."
Luis Guzmán's Blunt Comment About Jennifer Lopez Leaves Fans Talking
Guzmán caused a stir when Lopez's name came up during a playful interview with his "Wednesday" co-stars, seemingly due to his memories of working alongside the singer in 1998.
The 68-year-old actor joined Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Georgie Farmer, and Joy Sunday on "Hot Ones," where Myers asked him to describe some of the biggest Hollywood names he's collaborated with in just one word.
Guzmán enthusiastically praised Adam Sandler as "amazing" and described Catherine Zeta-Jones as "bellísima."
But when it came to Lopez, his "Out of Sight" co-star from the late '90s, Guzmán gave a nonchalant shrug and dismissed her with a flat "OK."
The blunt response left the group stunned, with Sunday gasping and Ortega and Myers breaking into laughter.
Guzmán, who played Chino in the 1998 crime drama, didn't elaborate on why he brushed off Lopez, leaving fans curious about whether there's lingering tension from their time on set.
Fans Divided Over Luis Guzmán's Comments As Supporters Defend Jennifer Lopez's Legacy
Fans couldn't stop laughing at Guzmán's deadpan response, flooding social media with comments about the "brutal" but hilarious diss.
On X, one user joked, "Actually, he's being polite. Love for J Lo is at a low in Hollywood, it seems. She's not the most popular person among her peers, it seems."
Another viewer chimed in bluntly: "There's nothing 'Shocking' about this. She is known to be (unty to fans, co-workers, and staff."
Still, plenty of Lopez supporters fired back. One person wrote: "He's upset because since the movie 'Out of Sight,' she's become more well-known and relevant than him and has opened doors for Latinos in Hollywood."
Others highlighted Lopez's impact: "Beautiful and talented singers and actors always praise JLO and say JLO is their inspiration."
Another commenter who said they worked alongside her on "Hustlers" in 2019 praised the actress: "I worked with her and technically for her in 'Hustlers' in 2019. I had a scene with her, and she was great, a real professional, great sense of humor, even the people close to her in her inner circle were really wonderful."
The Singer Reflects On Her 1998 Controversial Comments About Fellow Stars
Back in 1998, the same year "Out of Sight" premiered, Lopez stirred controversy with a blunt Movieline interview where she didn't hold back on fellow Hollywood stars.
According to Page Six, she dismissed Gwyneth Paltrow with, "I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in." She described Cameron Diaz as a "lucky model," said she was "in a different realm" compared to Salma Hayek, and admitted she was "not a fan" of Winona Ryder.
The comments resurfaced over the years, with Lopez later telling Vanity Fair in 2001 that she had been "so misquoted and so taken out of context."
Reflecting again during a 2018 NPR conversation, the singer admitted she was still relatively unknown at the time and never meant to upset anyone.
"You know I never wanted to hurt anybody. I didn't realize that my words could impact people that way," she said.
Jennifer Lopez Embraces New Chapter With Tour Success
These days, Lopez is focused on the future, one year after officially ending her marriage to Ben Affleck.
Over the past year, the 56-year-old has balanced film projects with a globe-spanning "Up All Night Tour," performing to packed arenas and reconnecting with fans.
According to a source close to her, the singer-actress has been thriving on the road.
"She's been having the time of her life this summer," the insider told People Magazine. "She loved connecting with fans all over the world. The tour was amazing. It's been a great focus for her. She's been doing what she really enjoys."
The Singer's Upcoming Movie Has Sparked Major Buzz
Next on Lopez's schedule is the release of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a movie musical she filmed in New York while navigating a difficult chapter in her marriage.
Speaking about the project, the insider noted: "This is the movie she filmed last year in New York when she and Ben were going through a difficult time."
"She's come a long way since. She's very happy and just grateful for her life," they added.
Ahead of its release, Lopez has already started to receive praise from critics for her performance, sparking serious Oscar buzz.