Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself without permission
The global music and film star had shared images from her appearance at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair pre-Golden Globes event in Los Angeles this January.
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Jennifer Lopez is facing a fresh legal challenge after posting photos of herself on social media without securing rights from the photographer and agency that own them.
The global music and film star had shared images from her appearance at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair pre-Golden Globes event in Los Angeles this January. The photos showed her in a white gown and faux fur coat outside the Chateau Marmont.
Now, photographer Edwin Blanco and the paparazzi agency Backgrid—who claim ownership of the images—are suing Lopez for copyright infringement. Each is seeking up to $150,000 in damages per photo.
According to the lawsuits, the images were used by Lopez to enhance her social media visibility and reinforce her brand partnerships. The photos were posted on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) with the caption "GG Weekend Glamour" and quickly gained traction across fan accounts and fashion blogs.
The plaintiffs argue that Lopez’s use of the images was commercial, as it highlighted the designers behind her outfit and jewelry, thereby promoting her affiliations in the fashion industry.
While individuals featured in photos do not own the rights to the images, copyright typically belongs to the photographer or agency responsible for taking and distributing the photos. This grants them legal control over how the images are used and monetized.
Court filings reveal that Lopez’s team was approached for a post-publication agreement to license the photos, but despite reaching a verbal deal, the contract has not yet been signed nor the agreed payment made.
