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Glambot Director Defends J.Lo Over Viral Clip as 2019 Emails Put His Conduct Under New Scrutiny

Walliser says the red carpet moment with Jennifer Lopez was misread given Glambot’s optional, fast‑paced setup.

Overview

  • Cole Walliser said in a Jan. 18 Instagram/TikTok video that Jennifer Lopez was not rude during their Golden Globes Glambot exchange, adding, “I didn’t take it personally.”
  • He explained the context, noting the carpet was closing, Lopez was preparing her move while facing away, and that Glambot stops are voluntary in a chaotic environment.
  • Lopez has not issued a formal statement about the reaction but signaled support by leaving heart emojis on Walliser’s original post.
  • People reported a resurfaced 2019 email thread in which Yinka Animashaun described Walliser’s replies about pricing for a private booking as unprofessional, citing messages that questioned her budget and referenced a $300,000 cost.
  • Walliser did not respond to People’s request for comment on the 2019 exchange, with fresh social posts — including another user’s similar claim reported by Pedestrian.TV — driving continued scrutiny of his conduct.