See the moment Jennifer Lopez, 54, comes face-to-face with her drag queen impersonator Jo Lopez in West Hollywood
Jennifer Lopez came face-to-face with her very own drag queen impersonator Jo Lopez on Sunday afternoon.
The This Is Me… Now singer hit The Abbey’s Sunday Service drag brunch in West Hollywood.
The actress, 54, went on stage where the impersonator was standing to give her the shock of her life.
While Jennifer was in a floor-length fur coat with her hair down, the drag queen was in the same cut-out dress that JLo wears in her latest music video for the new single Can’t Get Enough.
The two were seen talking then hugging in front of the crowd.
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Jennifer Lopez came face-to-face with her very own drag queen impersonator Jo Lopez on Sunday afternoon. The This Is Me… Now singer hit The Abbey’s Sunday Service drag brunch in West Hollywood
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The actress, 54, went on stage where the impersonator was standing to give her the shock of her life. While Jennifer was in a floor-length fur coat with her hair down, the drag queen was in the same cut-out dress that JLo wears in her latest music video for the new single Can’t Get Enough
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The two were seen talking then hugging in front of the crowd
‘I have a crusty lace. I have an ugly scar on my chin. My facial hair is coming in. My makeup is oily. And that double chin… I look CRAZY,’ Jo shared on Instagram Story. ‘But I met Jlo today and nothing else matters.’
Jo also shared on Instagram: ‘I. met. MOTHER. @jlo. Thank you @andysantiagopresents for having me! Thank you @theabbeyweho for hosting such a cool event. Thank you @thefitnessmarshall for being the most extraordinary special guest a cross dresser could ask for. Thank you @melissa_befierce for being the coolest person to share this experience with. And thank you to this hot guy for giving me the shirt off his back ❤️’
JLo was the picture of high-end style and elegance when she arrived.
She was decked out in a full-length fur coat and white stiletto boots.
The Shotgun Wedding actress then shed the coat to reveal her a chic printed color-block dress paired with white stiletto boots.
Lopez wore her tresses in soft waves and sported a radiant palette of make-up.
The star attended the iconic club to present founder and now former owner David Cooley with a plaque recognizing him for 33 years of service.
She also used the festive event to promote her ready-made spirits company Delola, which she launched in 2023, as well as her new single Can’t Get Enough.
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Jo, left, dressed as Jennifer from her new music video Can’t Get Enough, right
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Jo shared how she was ‘crying’ when she got to hug the singer, dancer and actress
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In another surprise move, she even got behind the bar and served up some of her Delola cocktails.
Eventually, Lopez joined her agent Kevin Huvane on stage to pay tribute to Cooley and his work growing The Abbey and with the LGBTQ+ community.
‘I just wanted to come along today and celebrate someone very special,’ she began in her introduction of Cooley. ‘Someone who has been so supportive to me and so many other artists and someone who has given 33 years of sanctuary and ceremony and service to the LGBTQ community,’ she said.
As Cooley made his way to the stage, Lopez, added, ‘It’s my honor to be here, honestly.’
While on stage with the plaque in hand, JLo and her agent shared some more sweet words for the man of of the event.
‘Kevin and I are honored to present to you… Congratulations,’ she said with obvious emotion. ‘You have really brought this community together for so many years. It’s a beautiful thing, I really do appreciate it. And I know Kevin does too. Thank you.’
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JLo was all smiles while working the bar in her stylish multi-brown tone ensemble
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Lopez served plenty of Delola during her time behind the bar at the famed West Hollywood establishment
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Before heading out to the envent, Lopez struck a poses seemingly at her home for Instagram
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The Jenny From The Block star honored David Cooley, who founded The Abbey, a West Hollywood sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community, for his 33 years of service
Lopez, herself, would share some photos and videos on to her Instagram page showing her having the time of her life behind the bar serving drinks for stunned patrons.
‘#CantGetEnough @theabbeyweho Sunday Service Brunch, the real Jennifer Lopez shared in the caption of her Instagram post that captured her behind the bar serving drinks and chatting it up with friends and fans.
‘SURPRISE Can’t Get Enough @delola at The @abbeyweho #ThisIsMeNow, the establishment wrote in the caption of a video showcasing the Jenny From The Block star showcasing her bartending skills.
There were a number of priceless images also shared on the The Abbey WeHo Instagram page, including the presentation of the plaque by Lopez to Cooley.
‘David Cooley thought he’d seen it all in 33 years, but the ever so fabulous @jlo had a surprise or two up her glamorous sleeves! Jennifer Lopez making The Abbey even more legendary– because 33 years calls for a Delola celebration! #MeetMeAtTheAbbey #Delola
‘They say legends never brunch alone – case in point, @jlo t turning The Abbey into a brunch haven fit for royalty! @delola,’ it read in another video poiost showing Lopez walking though the crowd. ‘What a memorable afternoon… Thank you!! #JLoAtTheAbbey #JenniferLopez #MeetMeAtTheAbbey #JLo.’