Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez is again in the legal spotlight, this time for allegedly sharing paparazzi photos of herself on social media without securing the necessary copyright permissions. The lawsuit, filed by photographer Edwin Blanco and celebrity photo agency Backgrid USA, accuses the singer-actress of copyright infringement for uploading pictures taken at a pre-Golden Globes party in January.
According to court documents, Lopez shared images of herself arriving and leaving the event at Chateau Marmont on her Instagram and X profiles. The photos, which remain visible online as of Tuesday, show the star in a white dress paired with a white faux fur coat, accompanied by the caption “Weekend Glamour.”
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims Lopez did not obtain proper licensing for the images, which are reportedly co-owned by Blanco and Backgrid. The plaintiffs are seeking damages of up to $150,000 per image, alleging that Lopez used the photos for commercial gain, specifically to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships by showcasing her outfit and jewelry designers.
“Ms. Lopez showcased the images to highlight the designer of her clothing and jewelry, using the event’s publicity to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships,” the lawsuit notes. Under U.S. copyright law, the rights to photographs typically belong to the photographer or their employer, not the subject of the image. This means that even celebrities require permission to post paparazzi photos publicly, especially for commercial use.
This is not the first time the “I’m Into You” singer has faced such legal trouble. Similar lawsuits were filed against her in 2019 and 2020, highlighting a recurring legal issue in the age of celebrity-driven social media. Other stars, including Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, and Khloe Kardashian, have also been sued for sharing images taken by paparazzi without proper licensing.
A representative for Jennifer Lopez has not responded to requests for comment at the time of reporting.
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