Jennifer Lopez Golden Globes Glambot Backlash: Creator Cole Walliser Sets the Record Straight

The camera loved her, but the internet didn't. Jennifer Lopez found herself at the center of a social media firestorm following her appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11. Critics labeled her interaction with a famous red carpet creator as "rude," but the man behind the lens has a very different story to tell.

The Jennifer Lopez Golden Globes Glambot Backlash Explained

The controversy erupted after Cole Walliser, the mastermind behind the viral Glambot videos, posted Lopez's session. In the clip, the star remained largely silent, offering a quick "thank you" to Walliser’s compliments before locking into a professional pose. The brevity of the exchange led fans and fellow actress Holly Robinson Peete to question if Lopez was being dismissive, with Peete asking, "Did she even say hello?"

Cole Walliser Defends JLo's Professionalism

Walliser didn't let the negative narrative fester. In a follow-up video, he clarified that he never felt Lopez was rude. He reminded his followers that red carpets are "insane" and stressful environments where celebrities are essentially "at work." Walliser noted that the 56-year-old icon arrived just as the carpet was closing, making him grateful she stopped at all.

"She was just down to business," Walliser explained, praising her precision and professionalism. Outside of the award show drama, Lopez is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of her album J.Lo, releasing a special edition featuring a remix by RuPaul's Drag Race star Trixie Mattel.