Jennifer Lopez Makes a Surprise Appearance in a Wedding Dress at the AMAs, Leaving Fans Speculating about Ben Affleck’s Whereabouts

Jennifer Lopez caused quite a stir and grabbed everyone’s attention at the 2021 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night by wearing a stunning wedding dress. Despite other great performances from various artists, from rising star Olivia Rodrigo to boyband legends New Kids on the Block, it was J-Lo who stole the spotlight. The multi-married and engaged pop sensation chose a beautiful gown to perform her latest single “On My Way” from the upcoming rom-com “Marry Me,” where she stars alongside Owen Wilson.

Marry me! Jennifer Lopez performs a quick change into a WEDDING dress and throws her veil into the crowd… but there's no sign of Ben Affleck at AMAs on Sunday night in LA

Jennifer Lopez surprised everyone at the AMAs on Sunday night in LA by quickly changing into a stunning wedding dress on stage. Despite the romantic gesture, her boyfriend Ben Affleck was nowhere to be seen in the audience. She ended the performance by tossing her veil into the crowd, adding to the wedding theme of the moment.

She's a catch! J-Lo even threw her veil into the crowd as she put on a wedding-themed performance

She’s quite the catch! J-Lo surprised her fans by throwing her veil into the crowd during a wedding-themed performance.

Quick change! Jen had viewers fooled at the beginning of her performance performing in a black gown

A sudden transformation! Jen managed to trick her audience with a surprising twist at the start of her act by appearing in a sleek black dress.

Not so fast: Jen began to unwrap her dress for the surprise as an image of an orchestra appeared behind her

Hold on a moment: Jen started to undo the wrapping on her dress in anticipation of the surprise, when suddenly an image of an orchestra materialized behind her.

Ready for the reveal: Jen shocked audiences by switching her outfit to a wedding dress

Excitement mounts as Jen stuns the crowd with a surprising outfit change to a wedding dress. This unexpected performance follows her recent statement on the Today show, expressing her belief in marriage. When asked about walking down the aisle again, J-Lo responded, “I don’t know, yeah, I guess. I still believe in happily ever after, for sure, 100 percent.” With two children from her previous marriage, the actress proudly embraces her romantic past and is content with where she stands today.

Here comes the bride: The crowd went wild for Jenny in a wedding dress

The bride arrived and the crowd couldn’t contain their excitement as they cheered for Jenny in her stunning wedding gown.

Will Ben be watching from home? J-Lo wowed the crowd in a wedding dress performing her song

Coming soon: The song features on her new rom com Marry Me

Is Ben going to tune in from home? J-Lo stunned everyone by singing her song in a wedding gown.

Belting it out: The singer certainly looked happy wearing the white gown

Singing her heart out: The vocalist appeared to be absolutely delighted in her white dress.

Beyond the veil: J-Lo looked every inch the bridge-to-be at the AMAs

Loving it: The singer seemed to be having the time of her life at the show

J-Lo was the epitome of a soon-to-be bride at the AMAs, exuding elegance and grace.

That's not Ben! The singer is seen next to a video of Owen Wilson, as he appears in her movie Marry Me

That guy isn’t Ben! Just recently, the singer was spotted near a video of Owen Wilson from her movie Marry Me.
Jen recently got back in touch with her ex-fiancé Ben Affleck after breaking off her engagement with Alex Rodriguez.
The two of them used to date from 2002 to 2004 and fans lovingly called them ‘Bennifer.’
Adding more excitement to the mix, Jen’s former publicist Rob Shuter suggested last month that he could envision the two of them tying the knot, hinting that Ben was the one that got away.

Giving them something to talk about: It seems J-Lo isn't shying away from being a bride

Giving everyone a topic of conversation: J-Lo doesn’t seem to be avoiding the idea of being a bride.

Bride on time: She appeared in the dress just days after admitting she would walk down the aisle again

Promo: The performance was to promote her new rom-com

Arriving right on schedule, the bride stepped out in her stunning dress shortly after revealing her plans for another trip down the aisle. Their love story has only gotten stronger this year, causing speculation to run wild. With her confident attitude and bold fashion choices, J-Lo definitely knows how to make a statement. The night also featured performances from Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, and Tyler, The Creator.

Is she ready to walk down the aisle again? J-Lo recently admitted she does want to get married again

Is Jennifer Lopez ready to take another trip down the aisle? Recently, she revealed that she is open to the idea of marriage once more.

Singing for Ben? There have been rumors that J-Lo and Affleck - who first dated in the early 2000s - could be getting engaged

Could it be true that J-Lo and Affleck, who reunited after many years, are on the brink of getting engaged? Rumors are swirling about the possibility of Ben getting down on one knee for Jennifer.

This one is for you! Jen gets ready to throw her veil into the crowd

This is for you! Jen is about to toss her veil into the crowd.

Who needs a bouquet! Jen throws the veil for one lucky fan to catch in the audience

Who needs flowers when Jen throws her veil for a lucky fan in the crowd! But before J-Low stole the spotlight, it was Silk Sonic – the dynamic duo of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars – who kicked off the show with a bang. Their performance of the chart-topping hit “Smokin Out the Window” had the audience buzzing with excitement. To top it off, it was announced before the show that their band had clinched the award for Favorite Song.

Big entrance: Silk Sonic – Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars – opened the show this year

Major debut: The dynamic duo Silk Sonic, comprised of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, kicked off the event with a dazzling performance.

Winning: The star duo performed their hit Smokin Out the Window to a rapturous response

Victory: The dynamic duo wowed the crowd with a sensational performance of their popular song “Smokin Out the Window.” Chloe Bailey also stole the spotlight as she showcased her solo talents with a captivating rendition of her hit track “Have Mercy.” Although she rose to fame as part of Chloe x Halle with her sister, all attention was on Chloe as she portrayed herself as a solo artist at the AMAs. Her grand entrance involved descending from the ceiling in a stunning white cape ensemble.

Heavenly: Chloe Bailey appeared on a swing from the ceiling at the start of her performance

Absolutely divine: Chloe Bailey kicked off her performance by descending onto the stage on a suspended swing from above.

Bailey would slip out of her gown and into a white leotard-style ensemble for her perfoance at the annual awards show

For her appearance at the yearly awards ceremony, Bailey opted to trade her dress for a sleek white leotard outfit before taking the stage.

Movin' to the groovin': The Chloe x Halle star have a bevy of backup dancers in pink leotards

Getting down to the beat: The talented duo Chloe x Halle are joined on stage by a group of backup dancers dressed in vibrant pink leotards.

Splittsville: Bailey is poised to drop her first solo studio album, following the release of her lead single, Have Mercy in August

In Splitville news, Bailey is gearing up to release her first solo album, following the success of her lead single “Have Mercy” that dropped in August. She slayed in a leotard-style outfit, flaunting her legs and midriff while charming the audience with her powerful vocals. Her backup dancers, all dressed in matching pink outfits, added to the lively performance.

Maneskin, the Italian rock band that took home the Eurovision crown this year, delivered a show-stopping performance of their hit track “Beggin’.” Meanwhile, the legendary country star Carrie Underwood brought the house down with her duet “If I Didn’t Love You” alongside Jason Aldean.

Adding a sweet touch to the event, Walker Hayes wowed the crowd by dancing his way over to his wife Laney during his performance of the uber-popular track “Fancy Like,” earning some extra romantic points in the process.

Down with the kids: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs My Universe at the American Music Awards

Getting in touch with the younger crowd: Chris Martin from Coldplay took the stage at the American Music Awards to perform the hit song “My Universe.”

Unlikely pairing: Coldplay and BTS perform during the show

A surprising collaboration took place when Coldplay and BTS shared the stage for a performance during the show.

On top: As it was their night, BTS ended the event with a performance of their chart-topping hit Butter

In a fitting finale to the evening, K-pop sensation BTS took the stage to close out the event with a show-stopping performance of their smash hit, Butter.

Incredible: They showcased their amazing cardio throughout the closeout performance

Wow, they really impressed everyone with their incredible endurance during the final performance.

Tearing it up: There was no one in their seats as they put on arguably the best performance of the night

Setting the stage on fire: Not a single person remained seated as they delivered what could easily be considered the standout performance of the evening.

Debut: Sensation Olivia Rodrigo performed at the AMAs for the first time singing the track Traitor

Strong: Country star Mickey Guyton gave a rousing performance days after revealing her son had a health scare

Debut Alert! Rising star Olivia Rodrigo took the stage at the AMAs in a show-stopping performance of her hit song “Traitor.” Not to be outdone, country sensation Mickey Guyton also delivered an electrifying performance shortly after sharing the news of her son’s health scare.

Cute: Walker Hayes got some romantic points for dancing his way through the crowd to his wife Laney during his performance of his hit Fancy Like

Adorable: Walker Hayes scored major romance points by grooving his way through the audience to reach his wife Laney while singing his popular track Fancy Like.

Remote: Kane Brown performed his new hit single One Mississippi at Tennessee State University, rather than at the event

Kane Brown decided to perform his latest hit single “One Mississippi” at Tennessee State University instead of the scheduled event. Fans of classic R&B and boy bands were in for a treat as New Edition, formed in 1978, joined forces with New Kids on the Block for the very first time. The special night, known as the ‘Battle for Boston’ as both bands hail from the city, saw each group taking turns to showcase their hits before coming together for an electrifying performance on stage. New Kids on the Block, made up of Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood, kicked off the show with crowd favorites like “The Right Stuff” and “Step by Step.”

Country stars: Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood perform onstage in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2021 AMAs

Country music icons Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood rocked the stage in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2021 AMAs.

Creative: Tyler, The Creator performed his song Massa around a snowy stage set

Artist Tyler, The Creator gave an unforgettable performance of his track Massa on a stage adorned with snow decorations.

Out there: Bad Bunny delivered a futuristic performance of Lo Siento BB with Tainy and Julieta Venegas

Out in the world, Bad Bunny put on a forward-thinking show with Tainy and Julieta Venegas while performing Lo Siento BB.

Powerful: The 19-year-old German singer Zoey Wees sang her song Girls Like Us, flanked by dancers

The 19-year-old German singer Zoey Wees wowed the audience with her performance of Girls Like Us, accompanied by dancers. Following her act, the legendary group New Edition, made up of members Brown, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill, took the stage with their hit songs Candy Girl, Mr. Telephone Man, and Can You Stand the Rain.

A memorable moment of the night occurred when New Edition and NKOTB came together to perform a medley of their songs Is This the End and Please Don’t Go Girl, with all 11 men showcasing their dance moves and vocal talents in harmony. This collaboration marked New Edition’s first appearance at the AMAs in over two decades, with NKOTB’s last performance on the show dating back to 2010.

Both groups have been recognized with two AMA awards throughout their storied careers. Exciting plans are in store for New Edition in 2022, including a tour and a residency in Las Vegas, following the announcement made when they signed with CAA earlier this summer.

New edition: Marking their first time back on the AMAs stage since 1997, Brown, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill of New Edition took the stage in top hats and matching coats

In their first appearance at the AMAs since 1997, the members of New Edition, including Brown, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill, made a stylish comeback wearing top hats and coordinating coats on stage.

Collaborative: New Edition and NKOTB then joined forces to combine their respective songs Is This the End and Please Don't Go Girl, with all 11 men dancing and singing alongside each other

Working together, the groups New Edition and NKOTB came together to blend their hit songs “Is This the End” and “Please Don’t Go Girl.” All 11 members showcased their impressive dance moves and vocal talents as they performed side by side.

Battle for Boston: Dubbed the 'Battle for Boston' — where both bands originated — the groups alternated performing some hits separately before coming together on the big stage

The showdown in Boston, known as the ‘Battle for Boston,’ featured bands from the same area taking turns playing their popular hits before joining forces on stage.

NKOTB: New Kids on the Block (which consists of Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood) took the stage first and performed The Right Stuff

NKOTB, also known as New Kids on the Block, hit the stage with members Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. They kicked off their performance with the catchy hit song, The Right Stuff.

Talented: Giveon - who is a native Los Angeleno - put on an incredible performance of Heartbreak Anniversary

Gifted artist Giveon, hailing from Los Angeles, delivered a stellar rendition of Heartbreak Anniversary during his performance.

Rocking out: Italian rock band Måneskin impressively performed a cover of 1976 The Four Seasons hit Beggin'

Jamming out: The Italian rock group MÃ¥neskin put on a remarkable show with their rendition of Beggin’, a hit from the band The Four Seasons back in 1976.

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