Jennifer Lopez Sits Down With Her Biggest Critic And Keeps It Classy

Jennifer Lopez has a bigger heart than most, as evidenced by her friendly conversation with one of her most prominent critics. 

The singer/actress showcased her tough skin by appearing on a recent episode of Howard Stern's SiriusXM program. The sit-down seemingly marked the end of the latter's years-long hatred for the entertainer, whom he ruthlessly attacked at every given opportunity.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez kept it classy by not responding to Howard Stern's rants. Surprisingly, neither of them addressed the glaring elephant in the room during the interview.

This week, Lopez joined Stern for an interview on his show, marking her first-ever appearance on the SiriusXM program. Although the host had a long history of criticizing her on-air, she did not address his past comments.

Instead, Lopez confessed that she never considered appearing on Stern's show because she was scared of sharing too much or saying the wrong thing. Despite her fear, she seemed to hit it off with the host and even shared some vulnerability about her life and relationships.

The Daily Mail reported that when Stern asked if it was challenging to date another celebrity, Lopez confessed that it wasn't easy. She explained that she was accustomed to living her life openly; however, she soon realized that her love life should remain private.

Although Lopez and Stern did not address their contentious past, one positive interview might not be enough to erase the past.Alternative Nation covered Stern's years-long campaign against Lopez, reporting that he had never been a fan of her achievements.

According to the outlet, Stern compared Lopez to a hippo in 2000 because he hated the way her MTV Awards outfit looked on her body. He similarly judged her Academy Awards dress in 2002, claiming it looked like a potato sack. Besides her fashion choices, Stern also disliked her relationships.

In 2003, he slammed Lopez's famous romance with Ben Affleck, labeling it "ridiculous but real." Stern also mocked her mental state, noting that Lopez's marriage history implied she might be unstable. He doubled down on his stance in 2004, calling her "a nut" following her interview with David Letterman.

Stern's criticisms extended to Lopez's music and acting. He declared she wasn't a good singer and compared her singing to karaoke. As for her movie and TV performances, he labeled them boring and implied she got roles based on her looks rather than her talents.

The hate campaign continued in 2011 when Lopez was announced as a judge for "American Idol." Stern mocked the showrunners' decision, noting that Lopez was beautiful to behold until she opened her mouth. A year later, he declared she was the worst judge ever to grace the talent show.

In 2015, when J.Lo was embroiled in sex tape speculations, Stern claimed he did not find her sexually appealing. That same year, he doubled down on being uninterested in Lopez after she reacted to his name with disgust on Andy Cohen's show.

Before her appearance on Stern's show, The Blast shared that Lopez had addressed the speculations surrounding her weight loss. She shut down rumors that suggested she lost significant weight because she was heartbroken about the end of her marriage to Affleck.

Lopez revealed that she lost weight due to her role as a "blonde Hollywood bombshell" in the movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Although she did not get into how she shed the extra pounds for the character, functional nutritionist Monica Partier shared her thoughts.

Partier suspected Lopez lost around 10 lbs for the role, applauding her dedication to losing significant weight as a woman in her fifties. The functional nutritionist believed the actress weighed around 125 pounds for the movie, unlike her typical 135 pounds.

Regarding the steps Lopez possibly took to achieve her stunning transformation, Partier believed she went on a strict diet. She noted that the TV personality must have given up unhealthy carbs, sugar, and dairy.

Partier speculated that she eliminated junk food and opted for a fiber-rich diet with protein-based meals, allowing her to lose weight while maintaining her signature curves. Lopez's efforts paid off, given the positive reactions to her new movie.

The "Kiss of the Spider Woman" premiered officially in New York, with a surprise red carpet reunion between Lopez and Affleck. The former couple appeared to be on friendlier terms after their divorce, with the "Batman" actor holding his ex's waist as they posed for pictures.

Will Howard Stern continue criticizing Jennifer Lopez?