Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette
Jennifer Lopez made a bold style statement with an oversized hat at Wimbledon over the weekend, but her attention-grabbing accessory sparked controversy on social media.
The 56-year-old actress and singer faced backlash after wearing a large, wide-brimmed Ralph Lauren hat while attending the Wimbledon men's singles final at the All England Club’s Centre Court in London on Sunday.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their disapproval of Lopez's headgear after spotting her sitting in the Royal Box next to Tom Hiddleston at the tennis tournament.
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"That’s obnoxious," one X user wrote. "She needs 2 extra seats just for the hat."
"This type of hat is inappropriate for such events! You should do your homework lady!" another critic commented.
"Just so you know, with that hat, guests that paid a lot of money to be right there, can’t watch because you like to look good for Instagram," one social media user added.
"Ridiculous hat," another chimed in. "If I was sitting behind her words would be had."
"Imagine being sat behind that hat. You couldn’t see anything. Should be a rule against that," one detractor wrote.
"Jenny from the Block, blocking views," an X user joked.
"Love the outfit just not the hat for this kind of event," a fan wrote. "First, it looks a bit like a crumpled paper bag. Maybe the Kentucky Derby because it's a hat show. But tennis matches are conservative, crisp, & clean so the attire should match the sport. You have great hair. Work it."
However, some fans defended "The Wedding Planner" star's courtside look, with many noting that Lopez later removed the hat while enjoying the match with Hiddleston.
"She took the hat off. People leave this woman alone," one fan wrote on social media.
Other fans praised the actress's appearance, including the statement-making accessory.
"Big hat energy," a fan wrote on X. "JLo looks absolutely adorable!"
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"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes," another agreed.
"She looks stunning in a hat," one X user wrote.
"Love her, she looks amazing as usual," another fan commented. "What an elegant lady."
"JLo & Tom Hiddleston already living their best tennis life," an X user wrote. "Pure elegance in the stands!"
Fox News Digital has reached out to Lopez's representative for comment.
While hats are not prohibited in Wimbledon's invitation-only Royal Box, guests are generally expected to remove large or wide-brimmed hats while seated if they block others' sightlines.
Per Wimbledon's website, "Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them."
However, Wimbledon reportedly eased its usual hat etiquette amid soaring temperatures as the United Kingdom grapples with its third heatwave of the summer and even provided official fedoras to guests.
Along with Lopez and Hiddleston, other celebrity guests seated in the Royal Box for the men's final included Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Anna Wintour and Ben Stiller. Royals in attendance included Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Jannik Sinner of Italy, who is ranked No.1 in the world, defeated German player Alexander Zverev in four sets to capture his second straight Wimbledon title.
Middleton, 44, who serves as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presented trophies to both Sinner and Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic, who won the women's singles final on Saturday.
The Princess of Wales was also spotted wearing a wide-brimmed hat at the tournament over the weekend, though she mostly removed it while seated and when presenting the Wimbledon trophies.