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Jennifer Lopez Sparks Controversy Over Umbrella Incident at Paris Fashion Show

A video circulating online shows the singer appearing displeased when asked to put down her umbrella during Stella McCartney's show, leading to accusations of diva behavior.

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Jennifer Lopez Sparks Controversy Over Umbrella Incident at Paris Fashion Show

Singer Jennifer Lopez was reportedly left upset during Stella McCartney's Paris Fashion Week show when an event staff member asked her to put down her umbrella.

Video footage of the incident, which occurred during Wednesday's Spring/Summer 2027 collection show held at the British Embassy in Paris amid rain, shows Lopez sitting in the front row. A young woman, identified as event staff, approaches Lopez and appears to ask her to close her umbrella. Lopez's reaction in the video suggests displeasure.

Following the release of the video, social media users widely criticized Lopez, labeling her as a "diva." Sources close to the situation told Rob Shuter that the singer was irritated by the request.

It is understood that Stella McCartney herself had to apologize to Lopez for the incident.


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