Jennifer Lopez had an unexpected encounter during her recent visit to Istanbul. The global pop star was denied entry to a Chanel store at Istinye Park, a high-end shopping mall in the city. A security guard reportedly told her the store was full and blocked her at the entrance.
Lopez, visiting just a day before her concert, remained calm and composed. According to Turkish media, she simply replied, “Okay, no problem,” and walked away without any fuss.
Shortly after the incident, staff at the Chanel store tried to invite Lopez back in. However, she declined the offer and continued with her shopping spree at other luxury stores nearby. She reportedly spent nearly three hours shopping at premium brands like Celine and Beymen, buying goods worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Lopez isn’t the only celebrity to face such treatment. In 2023, actor Russell Crowe and his girlfriend were denied entry to a Melbourne restaurant due to a dress code violation. Similarly, Bethenny Frankel, star of The Real Housewives of New York City, claimed she was refused entry to a Chanel store in Chicago because she didn’t look “rich enough.”
Frankel said a store employee asked if she had an appointment and refused to open the door. She later shared her disappointment on social media.
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Despite the Chanel snub, Lopez’s August 5 concert in Istanbul was a massive success. The show was one of the biggest live events in Turkiye this year. The stage, inspired by Istanbul’s seven hills, was 72 meters long and required 70 trucks to transport. A team of 187 technicians set up the high-tech rig, which included 800 lights, 184 speakers, and a 20,000-pixel LED screen. Over 1,500 staff members supported the event, part of her “Up All Night: Live in 2025” tour.
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