In a recent panel discussion, the audience was taken aback when interviewer Clayton Davis made a comment about Jennifer Lopez “getting up there” in age. The iconic singer and actress, who is now 55, was attending a screening of her latest film, "Unstoppable," hosted by Variety in Los Angeles.

During the Q&A session, Davis highlighted that the milestone 30th anniversary of Lopez’s breakout performance as Selena Quintanilla in the beloved 1997 biopic "Selena" is on the horizon. He jokingly remarked, “You’ll be 60 by then… which is getting up there.” The comment elicited mixed reactions from the audience, with one individual questioning, “Did he really just say that?” captured in a video shared by TMZ.

Lopez, however, seemed unperturbed by the comment. With a subtle smile, she responded, “Wow!” and later added, “I am,” acknowledging her age with humor. Despite Davis’s clarification that his remarks were merely a joke and that he would never disrespect her, Lopez gracefully shifted the focus back to her career, expressing gratitude to her fans for their enduring support.

Reflecting on her journey, she stated, “What a journey this has been, and I honestly feel that the best is yet to come.” Lopez elaborated on how she sees her maturation as an artist, saying that with age comes a deeper understanding of herself, both personally and artistically. “These types of roles change you in a way when you allow them to," she explained, emphasizing that the characters she portrays resonate with her at pivotal moments in her life.

"Unstoppable," which Lopez stars in, is described as a thrilling sports drama produced by her estranged husband, Ben Affleck, and is set to launch on Amazon Prime Video on January 16. As anticipation builds for the film’s release, it’s clear that Lopez continues to thrive, navigating her career with poise and resilience.

Interestingly, Davis previously interviewed Lopez for his “Awards Circuit Podcast” just weeks before the panel discussion. Following the event, he took to Instagram to share his enthusiasm, posting photos and expressing delight at discussing some of her landmark roles, including "Selena," "Out of Sight," and "Hustlers."

As the discourse around aging in Hollywood gains traction, Lopez remains an emblem of defiance against ageist comments, proving that talent and appeal only deepen over time.