Wimbledon always draws a mix of devoted tennis supporters and high-profile guests, but Jennifer Lopez’s appearance at the men’s singles final sparked debate for an unexpected reason.
Lopez was among the celebrity faces in attendance at the All England Club on July 12, seated near Tom Hiddleston and Andrew Garfield as Jannik Sinner took on Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men’s final.
While plenty of attention was on the action on court, some people online became more focused on what the singer was wearing in the stands.
Criticism centered on her large beige hat, with several viewers arguing it may have obstructed the view of spectators sitting nearby.
One person posted on X:
“@JLo this type of hat is inappropriate for such events! You should do your homework lady!”
The accessory quickly became a talking point, with others echoing similar complaints after photos from the event spread online.
Another commenter wrote:
“@JLo 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.”
A separate post mocked the look, saying:
“JLo looks like she has made her hat from an amazon box!”
Others were even more blunt in their reactions.
“The hat is blocking everyone from watching the tennis b****.”
“That’s obnoxious. She needs 2 extra seats just for the hat.”
Still, not everybody agreed with the backlash. One person defended Lopez and said she had already dealt with the issue.
“She took the hat off. People leave this woman alone.”
Despite the criticism online, there does not appear to have been any rule-breaking involved.
Wimbledon does not enforce a formal dress code for general spectators, and its own guidance advises visitors to come prepared for sun and rain. The tournament’s official information even recommends bringing a hat if your seat may be in the sun.
So while her choice of headwear divided opinion online, bringing a hat to Wimbledon is, in fact, in line with the event’s own advice.
The final itself ended with Sinner beating Zverev to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam trophy.