Jennifer Lopez has recently responded to surprising claims made by Glee star Heather Morris, who alleged that the pop icon once cut dancers from her auditions simply for being Virgos. During a lively episode of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen took the opportunity to delve into this astrology-themed controversy. What followed was a mix of humor and clarification as Lopez addressed the notion of having star sign preferences in her hiring practices.
Setting the Record Straight
During her appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Jennifer Lopez was asked by Cohen to discuss the rumor that suggested she has a bias against Virgos. This claim originated from Morris, who recounted an experience during Lopez’s dancer auditions. Lopez chuckled as she reflected on the situation. “You know, I’ve thought about this,” she said, laughing. “I do like to joke around. I think I had just… I had maybe just had an issue with a Virgo, and I was like, ‘If anybody’s a Virgo here, get out!'”
The lighthearted exchange between Lopez and Cohen elicited laughter from the studio audience, indicating that the story was received well. Lopez acknowledged that while she may have made the comment, it was meant as a playful joke rather than a serious directive. “But I didn’t mean it. They could walk away and say that, of course, but I’m sure they knew I was joking,” she added, further clarifying her intent.
A Glee Star’s Tale
Heather Morris, whose role as Brittany S. Pierce on Glee made her a household name, initially shared this intriguing tale during her guest appearance on Justin Martindale’s Just Sayin’ podcast. “Jennifer Lopez held an audition for dancers for one of her tours,” Morris recounted. “She walks in the room and she said, ‘Thank you so much, you guys have worked so hard. By a show of hands if there are any Virgos in the room, can you just raise your hand?'”
Morris elaborated on the aftermath of this unusual request, explaining, “She looked at them and she said, ‘Thank you so much for coming.’ And they had to leave after a full day of auditioning for Jennifer Lopez.” This revelation caught attention not only for its shock value but also for the implications it holds about the audition process for dancers, who often go through rigorous hours without any pay.
Hearsay or Fact?
When posed with the accuracy of the story, Morris clarified that she wasn’t present at the audition, but had heard multiple accounts from those who were. “This is hearsay but true,” she stated. “When one person says something, could be true [but] when multiple people say something… it’s like, ‘Oh, that happened.’” This adds an intriguing layer to the discussion, as the dance community often shares stories like these, whether embellished or not.
According to Lopez’s playful remarks, it seems that Virgos can breathe a sigh of relief, as they are now welcome to step back into their dance shoes. In contrast, Morris, being an Aquarius, would have escaped any Virgo-related cuts during that audition. However, having recounted the anecdote, she may want to tread lightly in Lopez’s presence moving forward.
For those curious about Lopez’s response to these astrological claims, the episode offers a humorous twist that reveals the lighter side of celebrity culture and the often whimsical world of astrology.
