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Jennifer Lopez Golden Globes 2020© GettyImages

Alex Rodriguez reveals Jennifer Lopez was ‘unusually nervous’ for the Golden Globes

The Hollywood star was nominated for the first time in 20 years


UPDATED JANUARY 5, 2020 10:54 PM EST

 Jennifer Lopez  is not one to get sweaty hands when it comes to awards shows, but her fiancé  Alex Rodriguez  revealed the star was quite nervous for the 77th edition of the  Golden Globe  Awards. The former Yankee took to social media to share a clip in which he encourages his followers to wish his leading lady good luck. “Hello everybody! Happy Globes,” he begins. “We’re heading to the Globes right now. Jennifer is actually unusually nervous,” he continues.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, Golden Globes© GettyImages
JLo was nominated for Best Supporting Actress

“She’s usually as cool as a cucumber but she’s nervous rightfully so. She’s very excited for this night. Let’s wish her luck. Good luck!,” he added. You may recall, the singer-actress was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for the first time in 20 years. That's right! JLo was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Ramona in the drama film Hustlers. So yes, it was a special evening for the 50-year-old star, and it was perfectly acceptable for her to feel a little anxious.

The mother-of-two was first nominated for a Golden Globe when she played the titular character in the 1997 biopic, Selena. The Hollywood star shared her excitement via social media. “Oh my god, it’s been 20 years since I was nominated for Selena!” she exclaimed in a video.

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez© @arod
The Hollywood star was nervous for the Golden Globes

The nominee went on to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the “incredible” honor. “I am humbled and so excited to be recognized for this role as Ramona in Hustlers. Thank you so much and I’ll see you at the Globes,” she added.

Although JLo didn’t take home the golden statue, that didn’t stop A-Rod’s bride-to-be didn’t from taking to the stage as she was a presenter alongside Paul Rudd for Best Original Score and Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. There’s no question Jennifer is still a winner in the eyes of her love and her fans!