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Jennifer Lopez Claps Back at Vanderpump Rules' Scandalous Affair

Everyone is invested in the outcome of Vanderpump Rules famous "Scandoval," even Grammy Award Winner Jennifer Lopez. News broke in March that Tom Sandoval had been stepping out on his long-term girlfriend, Ariana Madix secretly for months and cheated on her with her friend, Raquel Leviss. The information shattered Bravo viewers who thought that their relationship was one of the best on the show.

According to People, while appearing on The View, host Joy Behar asked Jennifer how she would handle the Vanderpump Rules "Scandoval" situation, questioning the mother of two if she would become "violent" with her ex. The "Waiting For Tonight" singer shared she would "walk" out for good. Even though Jennifer doesn't watch the Bravo series regularly, she was more than familiar with the drama that had been currently going down, wishing Ariana a lot of luck in the future.

Jennifer Lopez Gives Sound Advice To Ariana

As Whoopi Goldberg and Joy explained what was going down on Vanderpump Rules, Jennifer couldn't hold in her response, replying, "Jesus Christ." Jennifer advised the broken-hearted Ariana to leave Tom for good, noting she knows "everything you need to know." The actress pointed out that Tom's actions are all the information that Ariana needs to take into consideration, sharing that the Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras singer showed his true colors.

Jennifer is no stranger to a bad relationship. Over the years, the Super Bowl performer dated Sean "Diddy" Combs, married backup dancer Cris Judd and Marc Anthony, and had an on-again, off-again fling for years with backup dancer Casper Smart. The most public failed relationship was with Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez; Sadly, it was reported that he cheated on Jennifer with Southern Charm's Madison LeCroy. While she's now settled back with Ben Affleck, Jennifer has learned a lesson or two over the years when it comes to finding the right partner to settle down with.

The View conversation came shortly after the Vanderpump Rules season finale trailer was released. The clip showed Tom and Raquel finally coming clean about their summer romance. It's already known that Raquel slept over at Tom and Ariana's Valley Village home while Ariana was out of town, and that they had sex in Ariana's car. The entire season has shown Ariana sticking up for Raquel. Bravo allegedly didn't re-edit the season after news of the affair broke, but the footage has still left everyone shaken. Even Jennifer, who performs in front of millions of fans, feels for the reality TV star and hopes Tom gets his dues.

Source: People

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.

The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026. 

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller. 

Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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