Jennifer Lopez [1]'s "Halftime" documentary just dropped on Netflix, offering an exclusive glimpse at the superstar's life during a particularly busy time. The film primarily focuses on how she prepared to headline the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show in the months following the release of her hit movie "Hustlers. [2]" She called the NFL event "an incredible opportunity to show the world who I am." For that major performance, Lopez wore several custom Versace outfits [3]. Most notably, she stunned in a sheer bodysuit with silver reflective embroidery that lined her legs and formed a halter neck top.
While going behind the scenes of her rehearsal, Lopez welcomed viewers into her inner world, sharing her thoughts on the iconic jungle-themed Versace gown [4] she wore to the 2000 Grammys. She revealed she chose it at the last minute, going against people who told her she couldn't pull it off. As it would later turn out, J Lo's green Versace dress was an instantly iconic red carpet moment — so much so that it essentially led to the creation of Google Images [5].
Yet, for all the acclaim surrounding the look, Lopez opened up about being the target of negative comments. The green sleeveless design featured a plunging neckline, an open back and a maxi skirt, which she held open to reveal her bedazzled briefs. The documentary showed a series of clips that contained jokes about her body. "When I started working, the beauty ideal was very thin: blond, tall, and not a lot of curves," Lopez shared. "I grew up around women with curves. So it was nothing I was ever ashamed of. It was hard when you think people think you're a joke, like you're a punch line." The star revealed she wanted to quit Hollywood in response to the mockery. Ultimately, Lopez revisited the infamous look and wore a sleeveless iteration [6] of the green dress to close the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week in 2019. The popular dress has inspired a host of celebrities to wear the exact same dress for different occasions. Scroll on to see more of Lopez's outfits in her new "Halftime" documentary.
Jennifer Lopez Closing the Versace Show during Milan Fashion Week in 2019
J Lo first wore this revealing Versace gown [8] at the 2000 Grammys, prompting many to bestow her the "Best Dressed" title. In a YouTube video [9] shared on her channel, she revealed that the dress almost didn't happen, but went on to share her excitement that it did. "It just goes to show you the power of fashion, and the power of those type of moments. I know people try to make it frivolous at times, but what those things do is they give people an inspiration. It puts a beautiful moment out into the world. It changes the style." She added, "One dress can change the trajectory of how people dress for the next 10 years."
She wore this updated yet equally alluring version to close the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week in September 2019.
J Lo Rehearsing For Her Super Bowl Performance
In a few rehearsal scenes, J Lo wore a black hoodie splashed with a brown tie-dye motif and paired with matching joggers.
J Lo Rehearsing For Her Super Bowl Performance
J Lo showed off her Versace bodysuit, a sheer garment adorned with reflective jewels. According to The Hollywood Reporter [10], her bodysuit was adorned with 12,000 silver sequins and 15,000 hand-sewn Swarovski crystals.