Jennifer Lopez turned a moment of rejection into a display of grace and glamour after being reportedly denied entry into a Chanel store in Istanbul, Turkey.
The 56-year-old global icon, known for her elegance and star power, was shopping at Istinye Park, one of Turkey’s most upscale malls, when the incident occurred on Monday, August 4.
According to reports from Turkiye Today, Lopez approached the exclusive Chanel boutique, but a security guard refused her entry. The On The Floor hitmaker reportedly responded with a cool, “OK, no problem,” and calmly walked away without making a scene.
Dressed in a chic baby pink outfit paired with matching sunglasses, the Mother actress continued her shopping spree, spending tens of thousands of dollars at other luxury fashion houses including Celine and Beymen. The snub seemingly didn’t affect her mood, as she was later spotted smiling and carrying multiple shopping bags.
In an unexpected twist, Chanel store staff later approached Lopez to invite her back inside, but she politely declined the offer, proving that even a fashion powerhouse isn’t immune to a “your loss” moment from J.Lo.
Lopez is currently in Turkey as part of her 19-stop “Up All Night” summer tour, which began on July 8 in Vigo, Spain. The international tour is set to conclude on August 10 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Fans online have praised Lopez for her graceful response and applauded her for not letting the moment derail her positive energy or sense of style.