Jennifer Lopez is making headlines once again — but this time, not for her music or fashion. On Monday, August 5, the superstar was denied entry into a Chanel boutique at Istinye Park Mall in Istanbul, Turkey. And her unexpected response is going viral.
According to TurkiyeToday, Lopez, 56, was out shopping at one of Istanbul's most upscale malls when she approached the Chanel store.
However, a security guard reportedly told her the store was full and blocked her from going in. Rather than making a scene, Lopez simply replied, "OK, no problem," and walked away.
Wearing a stylish baby pink outfit with matching sunglasses, Lopez looked calm and collected as she left without protest, ENews said.
Her relaxed reaction surprised many fans, especially since she's known worldwide as a major fashion icon and global celebrity.
A security guard at a store in Istanbul's İstinye Park turned Jennifer Lopez away, saying “We’re full.”
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Lopez reportedly replied, “No problem,” and left calmly.
The store later invited her back — but received a polite refusal.
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Based on a DailyMail report, shortly after the incident, Chanel staff reportedly realized who she was and sent an invitation for her to return. But Lopez declined the offer.
Instead, she chose to shop at nearby luxury brands like Celine and Beymen, where she reportedly spent tens of thousands of dollars during a three-hour spree.
Photos from the day show Lopez surrounded by her security team, clearly enjoying her time despite the initial snub.
The singer is currently on her "Up All Night tour," which began in Spain on July 8 and wraps up in Kazakhstan on August 10.
Though Lopez has shared several posts from the tour, she hasn't commented publicly about the Chanel incident.
Interestingly, the day after the Istanbul show, Lopez posted birthday photos on Instagram from her time in Turkey, writing, "Antalya, Turkey. What a gift you all are! Thank you so much for all your beautiful birthday wishes."
As for the Chanel moment, fans on social media have praised her classy reaction. "Big mistake. Big. Huge," one fan joked, referencing a line from "Pretty Woman."
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