Jennifer Lopez Injures Face During AMAs Rehearsal: ‘So This Happened’

Pop Icon Shares Update After Rehearsal Mishap Ahead of Hosting and Performing at the American Music Awards

Jennifer Lopez, the multi-talented singer and actress known for her fierce dedication to performance, recently revealed she suffered a facial injury while rehearsing for the upcoming American Music Awards (AMAs). The star, who is slated to both host and perform at the highly anticipated event honoring Janet Jackson, shared the incident candidly with fans on social media.

On Tuesday, Lopez posted a series of Instagram Stories documenting the aftermath of the injury. In the first photo, she smiled through the pain as she held an ice pack over her right eye with the caption: “So this happened…” The following images showed the extent of the damage — a noticeable bruise on her right cheek and a small laceration on the bridge of her nose.

Showing her resilience, Lopez also shared a photo alongside Dr. Jason Diamond, a Los Angeles-based facial plastic surgeon who treated her. “Thanks for stitching me up Dr. Diamond. A week later and a whole lotta ice, I’m good as new,” she wrote, reassuring fans she was recovering well.

Though representatives for Lopez have yet to comment officially, her openness about the injury highlights her down-to-earth nature despite being a global superstar.

At 55, Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to the AMAs stage, having first performed there in 2001. She previously hosted the awards in 2015 and has made over ten appearances over the years. Lopez teased fans in a recent interview that she might reprise her iconic 2015 dance medley, where she transformed her look multiple times while performing a set of the year’s biggest hits. “Maybe I’ll do it again one day. Who knows?” she coyly hinted.

This year’s American Music Awards, a fan-voted celebration of musical excellence, will take place in Las Vegas on Monday, May 26, airing live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event will also honor legendary performer Janet Jackson with the prestigious ICON Award, joining a distinguished list that began with Rihanna in 2013.

The 2025 AMA nominations spotlight Kendrick Lamar, who leads with ten nods, followed by Post Malone with eight. Billie Eilish and newcomers Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each received seven nominations, underscoring the dynamic diversity of the music industry.

Despite the recent setback, Jennifer Lopez’s determination to deliver a memorable night for fans remains undeterred. As she heals and prepares to take the stage, fans can look forward to a dazzling performance from one of music’s most enduring icons.