How superstar Jennifer Lopez was banned from using the female symbol in the Super Bowl halftime show where women were “woken up” by the British director who claimed it was “exclusive”.
- Jennifer Lopez couldn’t use the female symbol because it wasn’t “inclusive.”
- The singer has complained about director Hamish Hamilton’s ban
- The theme of the Super Bowl show in Miami back then was female empowerment
A self-made multi-millionaire superstar, Jennifer Lopez is a feminist icon who embodies women’s empowerment.
But the singer has complained about being banned from using the female gender symbol during her Super Bowl show by a “bright” British director.
The 52-year-old star says Hamish Hamilton told her not to feature the “controversial” icon in her performance – which was seen by more than 200million viewers worldwide – because it wasn’t inclusive.
Jennifer Lopez complained that “bright” British director Hamish Hamilton banned her from using the female gender symbol during the Super Bowl show. The 52-year-old star said she was told the icon wasn’t inclusive
Blackpool-born Hamilton prevailed – despite intent to celebrate women’s achievements with the February 2020 performance.
Ms. Lopez, also known as J-Lo, reveals the behind-the-scenes row in her Netflix documentary Halftime, which includes footage of the moment Hamilton, 56, told the American superstar to change her plans.
He has been shown telling her, “I’ll probably be argumentative now, but that’s the only thing in it [the performance] that’s not subtle – and actually contentious with everything that’s going on in terms of identity politics these days – is the female symbol.
“I think that could be considered really exclusive by some people.”
In a hint that the symbolism is too obvious, he adds, “I also think it’s a bit on the nose.
“It could have been something done in a Super Bowl a while ago and it doesn’t have the artistry. I understand the meaning behind it, but what you say on the show is way more powerful than having that symbol out there.
J-Lo revealed she was surprised Hamilton wanted the symbol (pictured) banned, while agreeing to a stage show featuring child dancers in cages. The theme of the Super Bowl show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami was “female empowerment”.
J-Lo expressed surprise that Hamilton wanted the symbol banned, while agreeing to a stage show featuring child dancers in cages.
The daughter of immigrant parents from the tough streets of New York’s Bronx, the star built a career during which she sold more than 75 million records and amassed an estimated fortune of £325 million.
The theme of the Super Bowl show at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was female empowerment, with J-Lo giving a pole dance performance to convey an image of confidence.
About 130 dancers, mostly women, performed in a lively performance intended to reflect the city’s Latin American culture.
Hamish Hamilton (pictured), who has hosted the Super Bowl show since 2010, is said to have told Miss Lopez not to show the “controversial” symbol in her performance – which was seen by more than 200 million viewers worldwide – because it is not included
Her performance included five costume changes, with each Versace outfit being approved by Donatella Versace herself. The show, which also starred Colombian star Shakira, received five Primetime Emmy nominations.
Hamilton began his career at BBC Scotland and has managed the Super Bowl show since 2010. Two years ago, he directed the Oscars, which was dubbed “the most awake ever.” Critics say the ceremony tried too hard to compensate for the lack of diversity among the nominees with politically correct acceptance speeches from the winners.
Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman and Joaquin Phoenix made political statements that evening, which attracted 23 million viewers, 25 percent fewer than last year. Hamilton also officiated the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games alongside Danny Boyle and will oversee the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next month.
J-Lo recently became engaged to actor Ben Affleck for a second time after the couple rekindled their relationship 19 years after calling off their original wedding.