Fake Photos Circulate: Jennifer Lopez 'Without Makeup' Debunked

Photo byImage courtesy of X user @BGatesIsaPyscho

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Claim: A collage of two photographs shared in early September 2024, allegedly showed singer Jennifer Lopez "without makeup."

Rating: Fake

Overview

In early September 2024, a collage of two photographs began circulating on social media, allegedly showing the iconic singer and actress Jennifer Lopez without makeup. The images, which quickly gained attention, were shared across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook, sparking conversations about Lopez’s appearance.

One X user, whose post gained over 844,000 views, captioned the images:
"What's the name of that stuff celebrities in Hollywood allegedly take that's allegedly in current short supply again please?"
Another user responded by mentioning "adrenochrome," referencing a baseless far-right conspiracy theory.

The images were also shared on TikTok, where one user claimed:
"Jennifer Lopez (JLo) at 54 without makeup," adding, "JLo looks very different."

Photo by(X user @BGatesIsaPyscho)

Photo by(TikTok user @raulaalvarez)

Fact-Checking the Claim

After a thorough investigation, it has been determined that the images of Jennifer Lopez circulating online were digitally altered. Reverse image search results from TinEye confirmed that the photographs were manipulated to artificially add wrinkles and aging effects to Lopez's face. The original, unedited images were first published in October 2019, and show Lopez looking significantly different from the doctored photos.

Photo by(TinEye)

Conclusion

The claims surrounding the photographs of Jennifer Lopez allegedly without makeup have been debunked. The manipulated images aimed to create a misleading narrative about the star's appearance. As such, this claim has been rated "Fake."

Date of Incident: Early September 2024
Location: Social media platforms (X, TikTok, Facebook)
Time: Unspecified

Sources:

• snopes