Mariah Carey Clarifies She Still Doesn’t Know Jennifer Lopez

Mariah Carey reiterated during a recent interview that she continues to claim she does not know Jennifer Lopez, despite longstanding rumors and speculations. The singer addressed this topic on a televised talk show, emphasizing that her earlier statement about not knowing Lopez was sincere.

The discussion was sparked when the host referenced a 2003 interview where Carey famously responded, “I don’t know her,” when asked about Lopez. Carey explained that her honesty at the time became misconstrued over the years, saying, “Most of the time, honesty doesn’t become a big deal, but it did then.”

During the interview, Carey was asked directly if she still does not know Lopez. She responded with a playful sigh, “How could I suddenly know her?” drawing laughter from the audience. Fans quickly took to social media, praising her witty response and calling her the “queen of shade.”

Back in 2016, Lopez had insisted they had met “many times,” which Carey brushed off, calling Lopez “forgetful” on a different show and indicating no recollection of such encounters. The pop stars’ past exchanges have kept the rumor mill alive, but Carey maintains her stance of not knowing Lopez personally.

Lopez’s representatives have not commented publicly. The singers have publicly exchanged jabs in the past, with Lopez once criticizing Carey as “forgetful,” and Carey questioning Lopez’s account of their meetings. Despite ongoing speculation, Carey remains firm in her position that she does not know the fellow pop icon.

In addition, Carey touched on other celebrity topics, including her history of feud with rapper Eminem, acknowledging that a lyric referencing her in his song contributed to their tension. She also humorously mentioned her ex-husband Nick Cannon insuring his testicles for $10 million, adding her signature wit to the interview.