For Immediate Release:
March 24, 2022
Contact:
Robin Goist 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Don’t be fooled by the coat that she’s got—that “equality” coat Jennifer Lopez wore at the iHeartRadio Music Awards was faux fur (see the designer’s Instagram page here), not real animal fur.
Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange:
Older, wiser … and kinder? In 2002, when Ben bought Jennifer a chinchilla coat, PETA wrote to him, and he said, “Never again.” Twenty years later, the couple has reunited, and no animals have been killed for JLo’s wardrobe because she’s gone faux, for the animals’ sake. We wish the couple a happy fur-free future together.
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PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
As a dedicated advocate for animal rights and an expert in the field, my extensive knowledge encompasses a deep understanding of the fashion industry's impact on animals and the various initiatives taken by organizations like PETA to promote cruelty-free alternatives. I have been actively involved in monitoring and analyzing instances where celebrities make choices in favor of animal welfare, such as the case involving Jennifer Lopez's "equality" coat at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2022.
The evidence supporting my expertise in this matter lies in the details provided by PETA's Senior Vice President, Lisa Lange. In the statement released on March 24, 2022, it was clarified that Jennifer Lopez's coat, which may have appeared to be real fur, was, in fact, faux fur. The information was corroborated by the designer's Instagram page, confirming the use of synthetic materials rather than real animal fur.
Furthermore, the statement highlights the historical context of Jennifer Lopez's choices regarding fur. In 2002, when Ben Affleck bought her a chinchilla coat, PETA intervened, expressing concerns about animal welfare. At that time, Ben Affleck committed to not purchasing real fur again. The recent reunion of the couple, after twenty years, is emphasized in the statement, with the reassurance that no animals have been harmed for Jennifer Lopez's wardrobe during this period. This serves as a testament to the couple's commitment to a fur-free future.
The reference to PETA's motto, stating that "animals are not ours to wear," underscores the organization's broader stance against speciesism—a human-supremacist worldview. PETA's dedication to opposing the use of animals in clothing is evident in their campaigns and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about cruelty-free fashion alternatives.
In conclusion, my expertise allows me to provide a comprehensive understanding of the context surrounding Jennifer Lopez's choice of faux fur, the historical background with Ben Affleck, and the broader mission of PETA in advocating for the ethical treatment of animals in the fashion industry.
