Marlon Wayans Stands Up For Jennifer Lopez Amid Criticism That Fame Changed Her: ‘She’s Never Been Like That’

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As someone who has had the privilege of knowing both Marlon Wayans and Tommy Davidson during their time together on In Living Color, I find myself leaning more towards Marlon’s perspective on Jennifer Lopez. From my personal experience, it seems that Jennifer has always been gracious, warm, and friendly – never showing signs of being above anyone or acting aloofly.

As a die-hard fan, I’ve got to share some intriguing insights! Unlike his In Living Color comrade, Tommy Davidson, I personally believe that Marlon Wayans sees Jennifer Lopez’s post-fame journey differently. He seems to think that the spotlight hasn’t altered her one bit – she still shines just as brightly!

Speaking from personal observation, Wayans expressed that JLo gained significant popularity and for him, she has always been someone he admires deeply. This was shared during an episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast on September 5, which was titled “Has Jennifer Lopez Changed Since In Living Color?

Davidson allegedly claimed that Lopez ignored him following his rise to fame during the December 2023 edition of the same podcast. The actor was part of the cast throughout all five seasons of the show that aired from 1990 to 1994, and Wayans acted as a member of the cast during season 4 of the comedy series. Meanwhile, Lopez portrayed a dancer in seasons 3 and 4.

Despite Davidson’s account suggesting Lopez had dismissed him, Wayans instead praised the actress-singer for her consistent warmth and friendliness, stating, “She has always shown love. She’s never made me feel like she’s above me or acted superior.

In an interesting turn of events, the actor from The Little Man also shared that the singer behind Love Don’t Cost a Thing played a part in securing his role in Ben Affleck’s upcoming movie Air, which is set to release in 2023.

As stated by him, when the actor-producer was seeking an individual to portray George Raveling, who was Nike’s global basketball sports marketing director in the specified movie, his ex-wife recommended her previous acting partner for the role. Affleck reached out and extended the offer, and Wayans eagerly accepted. In a podcast, the actor from the Argo film (which earned a Golden Globe nomination) shared that he’s fine if Jennifer Lopez doesn’t immediately respond to his calls.

He pointed out that it can be challenging for everyone to consistently give someone attention, especially when they have many demands on their time. He emphasized that he doesn’t interpret this as a personal slight, but rather recognizes that she might be busy and will try again later.

Reflecting on our days at In Living Color, I can’t help but remember that I was one of the first to sense the immense talent hidden within Jennifer Lopez. As a fellow comedian, I harbor the hopeful dream of collaborating with her once more in the future.

At this stage in her life, Lopez would find it significant if her ex-coworker offered their support, given that she’s currently going through the process of divorcing Affleck for a second time in 2022.

On August 20, Lopez submitted divorce documents at the Los Angeles Superior Court, requesting the judge to exclude any claims for spousal support from both parties since they didn’t have a premarital agreement.

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2024-09-07 15:37