Jennifer Lopez will not be attending the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on Monday.

The 55-year-old Unstoppable actress has walked the red carpet of the flashy event several times in the past. 

Last year the Grammy winner stood out in a sparkly gold Schiaparelli couture dress and she accessorized with a Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace.

But this year the JLo Beauty founder will not be seen during fashion’s biggest night.

Turns out Jennifer will be busy working on her new film Office Romance, DailyMail.com has learned.

The star has been filming the romantic comedy in the New Jersey area with Ted Lᴀsso standout Brett Goldstein, 44.

Scroll down to see her Met Gala looks over the years… 

Jennifer Lopez will not be attending the 2025 Met Gala in New York City. The 55-year-old Unstoppable actress has walked the red carpet of the flashy event several times in the past. Last year she stood out in a sparkly gold gown. Seen in 2024

She is not going to the Met Gala on Monday as the star is busy filming Office Romance with Ted Lᴀsso standout Brett Goldstein, 44

On Monday morning she was seen in a pale gray cut-up sweatshirt that revealed her black bra and tummy.

The mother to twins Max and Emme – whose dad is Marc Anthony – added hunter green leggings that matched her NY Yankees cap as she slipped on ombre beige aviator sunglᴀsses and silver hoop earrings.

The selfie was taken in the entranceway of her New York City dwelling.

Meanwhile, her ex Ben Affleck has been in Los Angeles. They separated over a year ago on April 26, 2024. 

This is the date listed in court documents when Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple had been married for two years, having initially rekindled their relationship after their previous split in 2004.

But Jennifer and Ben appear to be on okay terms these days despite the end of their marriage.

Last month Affleck has praised Lopez for being ‘spectacular’ to his children.

The 52-year-old actor – who has three children, Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13, with his first wife Jennifer Garner – still thinks highly of her.

Lopez tried to break the internet on Monday morning with a fantastic pH๏τo of her rock hard abs. The Hustlers actress was seen in a pale gray cut-up sweatshirt that revealed her black bra and tummy

The mother to twins Max and Emme – whose dad is Marc Anthony – added hunter green leggings that matched her NY Yankees cap as she slipped on ombre beige aviator sunglᴀsses and silver hoop earrings. The selfie was taken in the entranceway of her New York City dwelling

Lopez has 17-year-old twins Max and Emme – who she has with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Her children and his own kids joined him at the Los Angeles premiere of his new action film The Accountant 2 last month.

Speaking on the red carpet, Ben took a moment to praise JLo for maintaining a wonderful relationship with his kids, despite their split.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said: ‘For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, great to my kids, great ongoing relationship with them.

It has been one year since Jennifer and Ben Affleck separated, according to divorce papers. Seen in May 2023

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‘I love her kids. They’re wonderful. She’s [an] enormously important, tremendous person of a lot of integrity who I adore and am grateful to.

‘I’m thrilled that the kids are here with me.

‘The relationships that you can have with children like that, it’s the joy of my life.

‘And those kids are amazing, and I’m glad that this is a movie they want to come to.’

Affleck also admitted that he avoids reading anything about what people think of his relationship with Lopez, because he doesn’t want negativity in his life.

He said: ‘I don’t read the stuff online much, and sometimes I get the sense that people perpetuate this idea of … they want to find something negative to talk about.’

The Accountant 2 – which follows forensic accountant Christian Wolff who ‘teams up with his estranged but highly lethal brother to track down mysterious ᴀssᴀssins’ – is something the star is ‘proud’ of , and the night was even more special knowing that his and Jennifer’s children were there to support him.

Ben – who told GQ magazine in March 2025 that there is ‘no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue’ surrounding his break-up from J.Lo – said: ‘It’s a great night. The kids are here, Jen’s kids are here. I’m very, very excited.

‘I’m proud of the movie, I love the movie, and I love when all the kids come out. It’s really fun, it’s exciting.’

Meanwhile, JLo Beauty has a surprise for fans. There is a new Fresh and Flawless Skincare Kit which has been launched just in time for Mother’s Day

Meanwhile, JLo Beauty has a surprise for fans.

There is a new Fresh and Flawless Skincare Kit which has been launched just in time for Mother’s Day.

‘The perfect routine for glowing skin, this kit features six formulas to brighten, firm and hydrate with lasting results,’ the rep shared.

The special subscription price for the kit is USD $59.95 and includes 6 JLo Beauty products along w/ 3 free gifts: A jar of the brand’s popular Beso Balm Ultra-Hydrating Lip-Mask and 2 That Limitless Glow Sheet Mask.

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11. 

JENNIFER LOPEZ AT THE MET OVER THE YEARS

By Heidi Parker

The Bronx native has been at the splashy Met Gala in New York City many times over her career. Here is a look back at her glamorous statements.

1999

The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs. The year was 1999 and she wore a pink dress with a matching fur jacket. He was dashing in a white turtleneck and ʙuттon free coat. The theme was Rock Style.

1999: The first time she went, the singer was on the arm of rapper and music producer P Diddy, also known as Puff Daddy and Sean Combs

 

2004

The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event. Her hair was up in a Swedish braid and she wore ruby red lipstick.

In 2004: The diva was in a black lace tiered dress when she posed with Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce at the event

 

2006

It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down. She added long earrings and carried a clutch purse for a very polished look. The theme was Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion.

In 2006: It was a drastic change in 2006 as Jenny From The Block opted for a one-shoulder gown in a soft white color with a sheer mermaid finish and her hair down

 

2007

There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse. The theme was Poiret: King of Fashion.

In 2007: There was a 1920s influence for this shimmery silver dress that was off the shoulder and had a dazzling belt as she added a hair clip that matched her earrings and clutch purse

 

2008

In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds. Her hair was worn in soft waves and she had on an oversized cuff that matched her earrings. 

2008: In the year 2008 the Wedding Planner actress went with a more feminine look as she had on a dusty green one-strap gown with heavy embellishments on the neckline and several folds

 

2010

This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up.

In 2010: This year the Back-Up Plan star returned to Hollywood glamour with a sparkly strapless silver Cinderella style dress as she wore her hair up

 

2011

The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically. Her date was husband Marc Anthony.

In 2011: The Parker star went for a ruby look with a halter dress and flowers on her shoulders with a matching pout as she had her hair pulled back dramatically

 

2013

Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and ɴuᴅᴇ colored skinтιԍнт dress with her hair up in a big quaff. The theme was Punk: Chaos To Couture. Her date was dancer Casper Smart.

In 2013: Her figure was the highlight of this look as the El Cantante actress wore a black and ɴuᴅᴇ colored skinтιԍнт dress with her hair up in a big quaff

 

2015

It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap. The theme was China: Through the Looking Glᴀss.

In 2015: It was a Versace moment for the Boy Next Door star who had on mostly sheer dress with red sequins. Again, she went with only one strap

 

2017

The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time. The theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.

In 2017: The diva harked back to the 1970s in a long blue gown with her hair worn down her chest and diamond earrings as an accent. She took with her Alex Rodriguez for the first time

 

2018

The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest. The theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and The Catholic Imagination. Her date Alex wore all black.

In 2018: The Shades Of Blue actress went for a structured dress this year with a large cross on the front in rhinestones and cut outs on her chest

 

2019

Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals for the theme Camp: Notes on Fashion. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex who went with a pink blazer. 

A lot tot take in: Jennifer took a risk this year by wearing a headpiece made of crystals. Her dress was very low cut as was the slit up the side. Her date again was Alex

2021

For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West.  She wowed  in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg.

Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie.

The Met Gala theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.

For the 2021 Met Gala, Jennifer channeled the wild West. She wowed in this dazzling brown Ralph Lauren gown that was so low cut it ended at her belly, offering plenty of cleavage. The skirt portion was long and had a high slit up one leg

Her date for the night was Ben Affleck who wore a black tuxedo with bow tie

 

 

2023

The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings.

The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time.

The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty.

The look was inspired by the 1940s as Jennifer had on a fascinator with a black veil over her eyes adding statement earrings. The former Fly Girl had on a pale pink silk and black velvet custom Ralph Lauren gown that looked retro and modern at the same time