Jennifer Lopez attracted attention with her choice of fashion at Wimbledon by donning an oversized hat. Over the weekend, the 56-year-old actress and singer attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final at the All England Club’s Centre Court in London. Her wide-brimmed Ralph Lauren hat stirred controversy, particularly among social media users who expressed varied opinions about her choice of accessory.
Lopez’s hat became a talking point as fans noticed her sitting in the Royal Box alongside Tom Hiddleston at the tournament. Criticism came swiftly. One user remarked, “That’s obnoxious; she needs two extra seats just for the hat.” Another criticized the hat’s suitability, saying it was “inappropriate for such events” and suggested she should have chosen something more fitting.
Additionally, a comment noted the potential inconvenience caused to other spectators: “With that hat, guests who paid considerably to be there couldn’t watch properly as she intended to enhance her Instagram appeal.” Another voice shared the sentiment, “Ridiculous hat; if I were seated behind her, words would be exchanged.”
There were humorous comments too. “Jenny from the Block, blocking views,” joked one user. While some fans admired the outfit, they disapproved of the hat at such a prestigious event, with someone pointing out that it resembled a “crumpled paper bag.” Tennis tournaments, according to several opinions, call for attire that is conservative, crisp, and clean.
However, not everyone opposed Lopez’s style. Many defended her look, noting she removed the hat later during the match. Supportive voices praised her appearance. “Big hat energy,” a fan proclaimed. Another echoed the sentiment, “JLo looks absolutely adorable!” Applauding her appearance, a user wrote, “She looks stunning in a hat.”
The discussion around the hat also touched on Wimbledon’s etiquette for the Royal Box, where large hats should be removed to prevent obstructing views. While hats are generally discouraged, exceptions were reportedly made due to unusually high temperatures. Official fedoras were provided to guests, as temperatures soared during the UK’s third heatwave of the summer. Kate Middleton also wore a hat at the event, although she, like Lopez, mostly removed hers while seated.
Among other celebrities present in the Royal Box were Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Anna Wintour, and Ben Stiller. Attending royals included Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
On the court, Jannik Sinner of Italy secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev of Germany in four sets. Kate Middleton, royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, was responsible for handing trophies to both Sinner and Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic, following her victory in the women’s singles final.