Jennifer Lopez's New Face? Shocking On-Set Photos Ignite 'Plastic Surgery' Frenzy

Photographs of Jennifer Lopez on a Manhattan set have rekindled debate over whether the 56-year-old entertainer's recent appearance is the result of cosmetic procedures, digital editing or simply makeup and lighting.

Lopez was photographed Friday while filming scenes for the Netflix thriller "The Last Mrs. Parrish," wearing a crimson tailored blazer and skirt with a black belt, wide-brimmed hat, cat-eye sunglasses and black gloves.

As per DailyMail, close-up images published by several outlets and shared widely on social media prompted a flood of comments about the actress and singer's facial features.

"J.Lo's eyes look slanted, like they've been pulled," one critic wrote on a social media X platform. Others demanded to know, "What happened to her face?" while a separate group of observers defended Lopez, praising her appearance and suggesting that age and natural changes were being unfairly interpreted as evidence of plastic surgery.

Speculation about celebrity appearance is not new to Lopez. The Bronx-born star has frequently faced scrutiny about her looks in photographs and on social media, where fans and critics alike debate the influence of filters, lighting, makeup and cosmetic enhancements.

Lopez's spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the recent photographs. Cosmetic surgeons and image experts cautioned that close-up photos, camera lenses and post-production edits can alter perceived facial proportions and texture.

Other aesthetic specialists note that only a medical evaluation or a statement from the person involved can confirm whether procedures were performed. Social media users often make judgments based on limited visual information. The discussion can quickly escalate.

Lopez, who divorced Ben Affleck earlier this year after a brief marriage, has remained professionally active.

According to Atlanta Black Star, J.LO recently appeared in public for the premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a musical drama produced by Affleck's company, and is slated to star in "The Last Mrs. Parrish," directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on the best-selling novel featured in Reese Witherspoon's book club.

The conversation about Lopez's appearance is part of a larger discussion about beauty standards and aging in the entertainment industry. Public figures often face judgment for getting or skipping cosmetic procedures.

Some commenters have seen the images as proof of Lopez's lasting appeal. Others said that this scrutiny shows the unrealistic expectations placed on women in Hollywood.

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