• Jennifer Lopez attends the Tribeca Festival opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City. All photos: AFP unless otherwise specified
    Jennifer Lopez attends the Tribeca Festival opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City. All photos: AFP unless otherwise specified
  • Actor and filmmaker Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the Tribeca Festival opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City.
    Actor and filmmaker Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the Tribeca Festival opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City.
  • Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal attend the opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City.
    Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal attend the opening night and world premiere of Netflix's 'Halftime' in New York City.
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    Actor Rosanna Arquette. AP
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    Actress Amanda Micheli.
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    Ryan Seacrest and girlfriend Aubrey Paige.
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    Jane Rosenthal.
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    Television personality Tayshia Adams.
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    Actress Anne Archer.
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    American football guard Alijah Vera Tucker and partner Jessie Gonzalez.
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    Actress Pam Grier.
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    Television personality and businesswoman Melissa Gorga and husband Joe Gorga.
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    British-American actor and filmmaker Alex Winter.
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    Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.
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    Actress Anne Archer. AP
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    Producer Paula Weinstein, left.
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    Music executive and producer Tommy Mottola.

Jennifer Lopez leads star-studded 2022 Tribeca Festival opening


Katy Gillett
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The world premiere of Netflix's Halftime opened the 2022 Tribeca Festival, and a number of celebrities lined up to see it.

Among the famous faces was Jennifer Lopez, the subject of the new documentary, who wore a figure-hugging black velvet and sheer gown for opening night on Wednesday.

There wasn't a red carpet, but plenty of other stylish stars joined Lopez for the event, including Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.

Scroll through the gallery below to see who attended the 2022 Tribeca Festival's opening night.

Halftime charts Lopez's phenomenal rise to success, from the Bronx to the Super Bowl, with the title being a nod to the latter, a career highlight for the Puerto Rican-American pop star, but also implying she's nowhere near done with her career.

This is the 21st Tribeca Festival and "film" has been dropped from its name owing to such a diverse and wide-ranging programme that will take place over the next 10 days.

Documentary and TV show screenings, video game premieres and panel talks are on the schedule, although about 110 feature films from 40 countries, including 88 world premieres, will also be shown.

Highlights include Jerry & Marge Go Large, a comedy starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, and American Dreamer with Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage.

There's representation from the Middle East, including Beirut Dreams in Colour, a 28-minute film that tells an indelible story of repression and resistance, and Touchline by American-Palestinian writer-director Mohammed Saffouri. An American-Jordanian co-production, this Arabic-language project is the first from Jordan to play at Tribeca.

Stars such as Taylor Swift and Al Pacino are expected to talk about their films during the festival, with Pacino speaking ahead of the 50th anniversary screening of The Godfather.

Jennifer Lopez's style evolution — in 47 photos

  • Jennifer Lopez, in a pale pink skirt suit, and Rebecca Lee Meza at a promotional event for 'Selena' on June 18, 1996. Rex Features
    Jennifer Lopez, in a pale pink skirt suit, and Rebecca Lee Meza at a promotional event for 'Selena' on June 18, 1996. Rex Features
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a jacquard maxi, and Ojani Noa at the premiere of 'Anaconda' in Los Angeles, California, on July 4, 1997. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a jacquard maxi, and Ojani Noa at the premiere of 'Anaconda' in Los Angeles, California, on July 4, 1997. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a LBD, and Ojani Noa at the opening of Conga Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1998. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a LBD, and Ojani Noa at the opening of Conga Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1998. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a sequinned halter top and black skirt, at the MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California, on May 30, 1998. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a sequinned halter top and black skirt, at the MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California, on May 30, 1998. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a white bias-cut gown, at the premiere of 'Out Of Sight' in Los Angeles, California, on June 17, 1998. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a white bias-cut gown, at the premiere of 'Out Of Sight' in Los Angeles, California, on June 17, 1998. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a lilac slip dress, attends the 'Summer of Sam' premiere on June 28, 1999, at Sony Astor Plaza in New York City. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a lilac slip dress, attends the 'Summer of Sam' premiere on June 28, 1999, at Sony Astor Plaza in New York City. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a golden mini, arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 1999. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a golden mini, arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 1999. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a leather shirt dress, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a leather shirt dress, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in a floral midi, attend the Arista Records Pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in a floral midi, attend the Arista Records Pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 23, 2000. Photo: BEImages / Shutterstock
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 23, 2000. Photo: BEImages / Shutterstock
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a pink dress and matching pashmina, attends the 13th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2000. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a pink dress and matching pashmina, attends the 13th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2000. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in white jeans, a crop top and bandana, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2000 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in white jeans, a crop top and bandana, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2000 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a pink halter dress, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive at the Latin Grammy Awards on September 13, 2000, at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a pink halter dress, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive at the Latin Grammy Awards on September 13, 2000, at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in polka-dot tiers, arrives at the premiere of 'The Wedding Planner' on January 23, 2001, in California. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in polka-dot tiers, arrives at the premiere of 'The Wedding Planner' on January 23, 2001, in California. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a crystal crop top and embellished jeans, attends MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on January 28, 2001. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a crystal crop top and embellished jeans, attends MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on January 28, 2001. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, arrives at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, arrives at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a double-layered gown. arrives at the world premiere of 'Enough' in New York City on May 21, 2002. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a double-layered gown. arrives at the world premiere of 'Enough' in New York City on May 21, 2002. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a pink tracksuit, during TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on May 22, 2002. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a pink tracksuit, during TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on May 22, 2002. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a figure-hugging taupe gown, at the premiere of 'Maid in Manhattan' on February 26, 2003, in London, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a figure-hugging taupe gown, at the premiere of 'Maid in Manhattan' on February 26, 2003, in London, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in floral ruffles, arrives at the NRJ Music Awards at the Palais des Festivals on January 22, 2005 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in floral ruffles, arrives at the NRJ Music Awards at the Palais des Festivals on January 22, 2005 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a suede midi, at a press conference on March 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a suede midi, at a press conference on March 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Jean Desses, arrives for the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 5, 2006. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Jean Desses, arrives for the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 5, 2006. EPA
  • Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, in Biba, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 31, 2006. EPA
    Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, in Biba, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 31, 2006. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Louis Vuitton, attends a photocall for 'Bordertown' on February 12, 2007, at Hotel Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Louis Vuitton, attends a photocall for 'Bordertown' on February 12, 2007, at Hotel Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a white gown, and Marc Anthony attend the premiere of 'Bordertown' during the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2007. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a white gown, and Marc Anthony attend the premiere of 'Bordertown' during the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2007. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in an embellished kaftan dress, attends a photocall on March 21, 2007, at Hotel OMM in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in an embellished kaftan dress, attends a photocall on March 21, 2007, at Hotel OMM in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Anthony attend a Dolce & Gabbana party on September 25, 2008, in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Anthony attend a Dolce & Gabbana party on September 25, 2008, in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Paule Ka, at a photocall for 'The Back-Up Plan' at Hotel Crillon on April 26, 2010, in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Paule Ka, at a photocall for 'The Back-Up Plan' at Hotel Crillon on April 26, 2010, in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, at the premiere for 'The Back-Up Plan' on April 28, 2010, in London. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, at the premiere for 'The Back-Up Plan' on April 28, 2010, in London. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, at the World Music Awards on May 18, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, at the World Music Awards on May 18, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010, in Antibes, France. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010, in Antibes, France. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 68th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 68th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a snakeskin mini, at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 12, 2011, in London. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a snakeskin mini, at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 12, 2011, in London. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, attends the Chanel spring/summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 2, 2012, in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, attends the Chanel spring/summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 2, 2012, in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, attends the 21st Unesco Charity Gala on October 27, 2012, in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, attends the 21st Unesco Charity Gala on October 27, 2012, in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2013. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2013. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013, in London, England. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013, in London, England. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, attends the Versace show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 6, 2014, in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, attends the Versace show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 6, 2014, in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives for the Fashion Rocks concert in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 2014. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives for the Fashion Rocks concert in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 2014. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Elie Saab, arrives for the 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2015. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Elie Saab, arrives for the 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on June 7, 2015. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on June 7, 2015. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Anouk, arrives for a screening of 'Ice Age: Collision Course' in Los Angeles, California, on July 16, 2016. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Anouk, arrives for a screening of 'Ice Age: Collision Course' in Los Angeles, California, on July 16, 2016. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Chakra, arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, on October 9, 2018. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Chakra, arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, on October 9, 2018. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Balmain, and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Balmain, and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives for the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20, 2018. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives for the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20, 2018. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2019. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2019. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Maison Yeya, at the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2019. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Maison Yeya, at the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2019. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
  • Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrive at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021. Getty Images
    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrive at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in a black-and-white striped skirt and top set, attends the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in a black-and-white striped skirt and top set, attends the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 'The Last Duel' screening during the 78th Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 'The Last Duel' screening during the 78th Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Los Angeles screening of 'Marry Me' on February 8, 2022. AFP
    Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Los Angeles screening of 'Marry Me' on February 8, 2022. AFP
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Monot, arrives for the MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica on June 5, 2022. Reuters
    Jennifer Lopez, in Monot, arrives for the MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica on June 5, 2022. Reuters
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Tom Ford, attends the Tribeca Festival opening night in New York City in June 8, 2022. Getty Images
    Jennifer Lopez, in Tom Ford, attends the Tribeca Festival opening night in New York City in June 8, 2022. Getty Images
Updated: June 09, 2022, 7:25 AM