Jennifer Lopez Cheered on by Ben Affleck as She Accepts Icon Award at 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards

23.03.2022 - 05:27 / etonline.com

Jennifer Lopez knows how to wow a crowd. The 52-year-old singer took the stage at Tuesday's iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, and delighted the audience with a performance of some of her biggest hits. Billy Porter kicked things off by announcing Lopez in true  fashion, yelling out, «The word for tonight is 'icon, legendary, mesmerizing, show stopping,'» before using the stage as his own personal runway.

There, Porter was met by a bevy of drag stars who hit the catwalk in some of J.Lo's most iconic looks -- from her green Versace dress to her Super Bowl LV halftime look. Lopez then appeared on an elevated stage wearing a long, white fur coat which read «equality.» The multi-talented artist got the crowd going with a performance of «On My Way,» before she ditched the jacket and unveiled a sparkly black jumpsuit. Next up, Lopez sang «Get Right,» before showing off her dance skills for the audience.

The performance had everyone from Halsey and Olivia Rodrigo to Iris Apatow and Willow Smith dancing and clapping for the triple threat.Lopez closed out the show with a firework display that was fitting for the icon.The epic performance from the Shrine Auditorium came after Lopez was honored with the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, which celebrates and honors the recipient's impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.During her acceptance speech for the prestigious award, Lopez said that while the accolades are great, she does it all for the fans.«I wish I could tell you that awards were the most important thing to me. But that's not true.

And don't think that I don't appreciate the shining sparkling things. I do.

I cannot lie. Everybody knows I do.