Jennifer Lopez has fully embraced the festive season, giving fans a special behind-the-scenes look at her “Hummingbird” Christmas in her latest On The JLo newsletter, which was released Monday.
Explaining the decision behind the hummingbird theme, the 53-year-old actress and singer also recalled other moments leading up to the holiday.
The talented beauty, who wished her fans a “Merry Christmas” on Instagram earlier Sunday, spent the big weekend with husband Ben Affleck, their children and the “Marry Me” star’s family.
Stunning: Jennifer Lopez, 53, shared her latest On The JLo newsletter on Monday to give her fans a closer look at her holiday celebrations
The On The Floor singer shared a photo of herself to kick off her holiday-themed newsletter. She posed next to a decorated Christmas tree while donning a vibrant teal dress with a white pointed collar and cuffs.
A pattern of red bows was embroidered all over the fabric, and she slipped on a pair of red platform shoes that tied with straps at her ankles for the finishing touch.
Jennifer previously uploaded the photo to her main Instagram page along with a selfie on Sunday and captioned it “Merry Christmas!!!!”. to their fans and followers.
Beside her was a lush tree adorned with gold, silver, and blue embellishments, as well as various hummingbird ornaments. “I like to create a theme for each holiday,” she wrote in her newsletter.
The Maid In Manhattan actress then went on to explain that the hummingbird tree is there to “remind us that whatever is done in love and done with love will always be okay.”
A theme: Expressing that she chooses to create “a theme for each holiday season,” the star chose a hummingbird theme for this year
“I wrote a song called ‘Hummingbird’ for my new album This Is Me…Now. To me, hummingbirds are ambassadors of love,” she added, referencing her forthcoming album, which is due for release next year in 2023.
Jennifer wrote that hummingbirds are “the fastest birds” and that she “identifies with them, but more than anything, when I see one, I feel like it’s a sign from God that everything will be okay.” “.
“So this year I decided the hummingbird would be a perfect theme. We’ve put families together, doubled the people, doubled the fun, doubled the love, doubled the gifts and tripled the chaos!!’
The Hustlers star tied the knot with Ben Affleck earlier this year during an intimate wedding in Las Vegas in July, followed by an additional extravagant ceremony at the actor’s Georgia estate in August.
The actress shares twins Emme and Maximilian, 14, with her ex Marc Anthony, and became a stepmother to Ben’s three children, Violet, 17, Seraphina, 13, and son Samuel, 10, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Memories: Jennifer also shared snaps she took over the bank holiday weekend, including tasty treats and a different view of her hummingbird tree
In another image added to the newsletter, Jennifer shared a glamorous snap of herself posing at the top of a staircase while wearing a statement Gucci dress she donned for her Christmas party earlier this month.
The star co-hosted a Christmas party with her husband Ben, which took place at their Los Angeles home. A number of celebrities were in attendance including Kim Kardashian, Billie Eilish and Doja Cat.
“I also chose hummingbird colors for my holiday dress this year,” she typed. “I thought it was perfect for our Hummingbird Christmas party.”
The JLo Beauty founder gushed about the celebratory party, telling her fans, “The party was packed with family, friends, co-workers and people we’ve known over the years. We sang and danced and had the most amazing time!’
Jennifer also shared a collage of snaps she took over the bank holiday weekend, including a different view of her lighted tree and some yummy treats.
Beautiful: The Marry Me actress gave her fans a glimpse of a few gifts she’s given her friends and loved ones, including a printed Selena shirt
Gifts: The talented performer included a stylish snap of herself posing in a blue and white striped dress with a high slit while wearing a Nick Fouquet hat, which she also gifted to others
The I’m Real hitmaker listed gifts she’s given to friends and loved ones, including a Selena graphic t-shirt. Jennifer notably portrayed the late singer in the 1997 biographical film.
She also uploaded a photo of herself posing in a stylish blue and white striped dress that shows off her toned legs with a thigh-high slit. The star wore a Nick Fouquet hat, which she also gave to her loved ones.
The businesswoman showcased some of her favorite “winter fashion” picks. “This time of year I like to wear neutral colors with red accents. In the winter, especially in LA, it’s so exciting to finally be able to wear coats and sweaters.”
Jennifer explained that her stylists gave her a “hummingbird necklace” “for my wedding that goes with my whole hummingbird theme.”
The beauty then penned her own styling tips, typing: “Remember – my rule is there are no rules when it comes to fashion! Flowers for winter, groundbreaking (if you know, you know.)’
Sense of style: In the newsletter, the businesswoman presented some of her favorite “winter fashion” picks.
Heartfelt swing: Jennifer added that she wore a hummingbird necklace with her winter styles that her stylists gave her for her wedding to Ben earlier this year
Other moments: In a segment titled Camera Roll, the actress shared other special moments that had occurred during the festive season
Upcoming album: The singer treated her fans to some behind-the-scenes photos from projects she’s been working on recently, such as a teaser shoot for her upcoming 2023 album, This Is Me…Now
Towards the end of her newsletter, the singer treated her fans to some behind-the-scenes photos from projects she’s been working on recently, such as a teaser shoot for her upcoming 2023 album, This Is Me…Now, a Sequel to her 2002 studio album, This Is Me… Then.
The beauty showed off her toned waist in a white corset cropped top, long leather skirt and matching leather jacket as she posed for a photoshoot.
Another snap showed the star in a similar ensemble she wore for the cover of her album This Is Me…Then.
The mother of two and stepmother of three also uploaded moments from her press day for her upcoming film with Josh Duhamel, Shotgun Wedding. The action comedy, which premieres on Amazon Prime Video in January 2023, follows, according to IMDB: “A couple’s extravagant wedding is hijacked by criminals”.
Finally, she shared a few special snaps she took while working on the sci-fi thriller Atlas, such as the “first day” and “last day” on set. A firm release date has yet to be confirmed.
Fashionable: Towards the end of her newsletter, the singer treated her fans to a few behind-the-scenes photos of projects she’s been working on recently
Dressed to impress: Jennifer has worked on upcoming films like Shotgun Wedding and the sci-fi thriller Atlas
Passion: The JLo Beauty founder could be seen filming a scene from one of her latest films
‘Last day’ on set: The actress uploaded a snap of a delicious chocolate for the cast and crew to enjoy after filming, Atlas