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Jennifer Lopez's child Emme Muñiz steals the spotlight at NYC event with their manners

Social media didn't miss a beat, and fans flooded the internet with comments


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
MARCH 27, 2025 5:06 PM EDT

Jennifer Lopez and her 17-year-old child, Emme Muñiz, made a fashionable splash at the star-studded opening night of Othello at New York City's Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025. But while their coordinated outfits turned heads, it was Emme's impeccable manners that truly stole the show.

J.Lo brought her signature glamour to the event, rocking a stunning two-piece ensemble featuring a chic cropped top and a floor-length skirt. Meanwhile, Emme opted for a bold yet sophisticated look—a black and white pinstriped suit, perfectly paired with a printed tie for a modern, polished touch.

Jennifer Lopez (L) and Emme Muniz attend "Othello" opening night at the Barrymore Theater in Midtown on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)© GC Images
Jennifer Lopez (L) and Emme Muniz attend "Othello" opening night at the Barrymore Theater in Midtown on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)

But beyond the eye-catching fashion, a small yet meaningful moment had fans talking.

A Simple "Thank You" That Won Over the Internet

As the duo mingled with guests, J.Lo's longtime manager, Benny Medina, briefly stepped in to fix Emme's tie. Instead of brushing off the gesture, Emme immediately turned to Medina with a warm smile and a polite "thank you."

 Jennifer Lopez (L) and Emme Muniz attend "Othello" opening night at the Barrymore Theater in Midtown on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)© GC Images
Jennifer Lopez (L) and Emme Muniz attend "Othello" opening night at the Barrymore Theater in Midtown on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)

Social media didn't miss a beat, and fans flooded the internet with praise for the teen's good manners: "Emme thanking the guy who adjusted their tie, so polite! You can tell they were raised right," a person wrote.

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"Just seeing them say 'thank you' for something so small is a 10/10 for me. Respect and good manners go a long way," another added. "Emme has such a strong personality, a third chimed in.

Emme Maribel Muniz attends the opening night of "Othello" at the Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025 in New York City. © Bruce Glikas/Wireimage
Emme Maribel Muniz attends the opening night of "Othello" at the Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025 in New York City.

J.Lo's Parenting on Full Display

Jennifer Lopez has always spoken about raising her twins, Emme and Max, with strong values. Despite growing up in the limelight, Emme has consistently shown a down-to-earth attitude, whether performing onstage with their mom or simply navigating everyday interactions with kindness.

This latest moment is just another example of Emme being a class act, and fans were quick to credit J.Lo for instilling those values.

Jennifer Lopez, Max and Emme© Jennifer Lopez/Instagram
Jennifer Lopez, Max and Emme

In an era where viral moments can be flashy, dramatic, or over-the-top, sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impact. Emme's quick and sincere "thank you" resonated because it showed something simple yet rare: genuine kindness and respect.

And if social media's reaction is any indication, the world could use more of that.

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