Glambot Creator Cole Walliser Defends Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Demeanor Amid Viral Backlash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In the wake of viral social media reactions accusing Jennifer Lopez of “rude” behavior during her Golden Globes red carpet appearance, Cole Walliser, the creator of the iconic Glambot camera, has come forward to clarify the interaction. The Glambot, known for capturing celebrities’ looks in stunning slow motion, was the center of attention after a clip showed Lopez offering minimal engagement during her brief encounter with Walliser.
On January 18, Walliser addressed the controversy in an Instagram video, urging the public to temper their judgments. “Everybody on the internet needs to just calm down,” he said, emphasizing that he did not take Lopez’s demeanor personally. He described the red carpet as an “insane” environment, where celebrities are rapidly moved from one obligation to another amid a chaotic atmosphere.
Walliser explained that participation in Glambot shoots is entirely voluntary. “Glambots are completely elective,” he said. “Nobody’s forcing you to do these things. If you wanna do it, you can. If you’re in a bad attitude, and you don’t wanna do it, you don’t have to do it.” He expressed appreciation for any celebrity who stops for the Glambot, calling it a generous act of their time.
He further elaborated that many celebrities are often unaware of what to expect when approaching the Glambot. “People are screaming at you,” he said, describing the hectic nature of the red carpet. “So when people land on the glambot, sometimes they don’t know what they’re walking up to. And I’m not just talking about J.Lo here, I’m talking about a ton of celebrities in the past.”
Walliser also pointed out that celebrities are simply performing their jobs, and their personalities vary. “Some people may be chatty at work, others simply are not,” he noted. “It’s not really my place to be like, ‘You should be a certain way.’ I’m just sort of reacting in those moments and giving people the best chance to do their best glambot that they can.”
Regarding the specific interaction with Lopez, Walliser said the moment did not feel rude to him. “She’s just down to business,” he said. “The carpet was closed. She’s ready to go inside. She knew what she was gonna do.” He explained that Lopez’s apparent avoidance of eye contact was not dismissive but rather her preparing to strike a pose. “She is looking away, but she’s getting ready for the move,” he said. “And in the moment, I’m not like, ‘Hey, turn around and look.’ I knew what she was doing. She was getting ready. I knew she was getting ready. I knew it was late. We were just getting through it. That moment didn’t feel rude.”
Social media users had reacted strongly to the clip, with some expressing shock at Lopez’s minimal verbal engagement. Comments such as “Jesus Cole, did Jlo even speak a word to you?” and “Wow she was very rude!” garnered tens of thousands of likes. However, Walliser’s perspective offers insight into the complexities of high-profile events like the Golden Globes, where celebrities navigate intense schedules and demanding environments.
Jennifer Lopez has not publicly commented on the backlash, but she did respond privately by leaving a string of heart emojis under Walliser’s original Glambot video on Instagram.
As the entertainment industry continues to grapple with the pressures of public appearances, Walliser’s explanation sheds light on the realities behind the scenes. For more information on celebrity event protocols and media relations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s guidelines on celebrity security and the USA Today’s coverage of award show logistics provide useful context. Additionally, the USA.gov portal on the entertainment industry offers resources on how public figures manage appearances amid media scrutiny.
Walliser’s comments underscore the importance of understanding the pressures faced by celebrities during live events, reminding the public that a brief moment on the red carpet does not always reflect personal attitudes but rather the demands of the moment.
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