From the flash of paparazzi cameras to meticulously produced award-show livestreams, the spectacle of celebrity glam is documented in countless ways. Among these formats, Glambot footage has emerged as a distinct phenomenon, a high-speed slow-motion capture that turns red carpet walks into cinematic showcases of style and poise. This technology at awards shows, can enhance glamour, but it can also fuel misconceptions when brief interactions are taken out of context. 

One such moment occurred at the Golden Globes 2026 with Jennifer Lopez and the Glambot director, a clip that went viral and stirred debate before the director stepped in to clarify what really happened.

Glambot director Cole Walliser directly addressed online claims that Jennifer Lopez was “rude” to him during her brief Glambot shoot at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in January 2026. Speaking in an Instagram video, he firmly shut down the notion that Lopez was disrespectful. 

“I didn’t take it personally. It didn’t feel rude in that moment,” Walliser explained.

Walliser elaborated on the context of the clip, noting that Lopez was focused on getting into position as the red carpet was closing and ready to continue inside. 

“She’s just down to business… she knew what she was gonna do. She got into the position,” he said, highlighting that her back was turned toward him simply because of the way she was preparing for her Glambot moment.

He also emphasized that celebrity red carpets are chaotic environments where quick decisions are the norm. Walliser reiterated and added that Lopez’s demeanor was professional rather than dismissive.

In the clip shared by Walliser, Lopez, wearing a Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture gown, briefly posed for the Glambot and then exited, waving with her team, a gesture Walliser interpreted as courteous, though critics online read it differently.

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However, amidst the heavy backlash from fans for her apparent rude behavior, this is not the first time Lopez and the Glambot crew have crossed paths. And past interactions have been received quite differently.

Long before the 2026 Golden Globes, Jennifer Lopez had embraced Glambot segments at major awards shows with noticeably warm and engaging presence. At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, Lopez delivered a memorable Glambot moment, striking dynamic poses for the high-speed slow-motion camera. She was dressed in custom white Valentino gown featuring a dramatic, oversized gold and emerald green bow on the bodice, paired with stunning Harry Winston jewelry.

Over the years, Lopez’s interactions with the Glambot have typically featured direct eye contact, expressive posing, and full-on engagement with the lens, helping her red carpet appearances become standout clips that circulate long after the show ends. Contrast that with the 2026 interaction, where Lopez’s brief exchange with Glambot director Cole Walliser was misconstrued by some viewers as aloof. 

The recent buzz around Jennifer Lopez and the Glambot interaction at the Golden Globes demonstrates how quickly brief clips can be misconstrued online. With Walliser’s clarification, it’s clear that Lopez’s demeanor was professional and not intended to be rude.

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