Jennifer Lopez Introduced Daughter Emme Muñiz on Stage Using They/Them Pronouns

The Gist:

• Jennifer Lopez gave birth to twins Maximilian David Muñiz and Emme Maribel Muñiz on Feb. 22, 2008.
• In 2022, Jennifer Lopez's daughter Emme transitioned from using she/her to they/them pronouns.
• In February 2023, Emme and their twin brother Max celebrated their 15th birthday.

Although Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony made it a point to keep their twins out of the spotlight when they were younger, fans have been delighted to see more of Max and Emme Muñiz in recent years.

Emme joined her pop star mama on stage during her "It's My Party" world tour in 2019 and at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2020.

By mid-2022, fans were discussing J.Lo's daughter's transition from using she/her pronouns to they/them pronouns. Keep reading to learn more.

On June 16, 2022, J.Lo performed at the sixth annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium — and fans took notice of the way she announced Emme joining her on stage.

"(The last time) we performed together was in a big stadium like this, and I ask them to sing with me all the time but they won't," Jennifer said, teasing the audience about the identity of the performer who would be joining her.

"So this is a very special occasion, because they’re very, very busy and booked and pricey," J.Lo continued. "They cost me when they come out, but they’re worth every single penny because they’re my favorite duet partner of all time. So if you would indulge me."

That's when 15-year-old Emme (she was 14 at the time) took the stage, rocking a pink oversized shirt and shorts, along with a black hat and boots.

In a TikTok video of the intro, users understood Jennifer's use of they/their pronouns as a way of announcing Emme's transition to identifying as nonbinary. "'They' is how Emme identifies," one person commented. "This was J.Lo sharing that information. It's beautiful to see her supporting her child."

Others pointed out that Emme's microphone sported a rainbow, which served as further proof that she identifies as nonbinary. "I assumed she used 'they' to keep the surprise until they came out on stage … but the 🌈 mic changed my mind 🥰."

Another TikTok user wrote: "It's so obvious she is speaking only about Emme, just pay attention to Emme's microphone ❤🧡💛💚💙💜."

So far, J.Lo has not publicly commented on the speculation/her child's gender identity.

The performance itself was pretty touching, too. Here's a snippet from their rendition of Christina Perri's ballad "A Thousand Years."

In a video Jennifer posted via Instagram in September 2019 (which has since been taken down), Max's beautiful voice is showcased with Emme accompanying their brother on ukulele. Unsurprisingly, both Max and Emme are great singers. (Their parents are J.Lo and Marc Anthony, after all.) Emme's aesthetic/style during this time was traditionally "feminine," and they sported a longer hairstyle.

By November 2020, Emme traded in their long tresses for a new bob hairstyle. A series of photos from Mother's Day 2021 shows Emme's hair even shorter with an edgier aesthetic.

Emme has experimented with many different looks in recent years — such as the one below featuring green hair and a "granny-chic" style.

Although J.Lo has not confirmed or denied that Emme now identifies as nonbinary, it's clear that she supports her child no matter what. And we're totally here for it.

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