Jennifer Lopez Sparks Wimbledon Hat Backlash as Royal Box Rules Discourage View-Blocking Headwear
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
Jennifer Lopez Sparks Wimbledon Hat Backlash as Royal Box Rules Discourage View-Blocking Headwear
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
Summary
Jennifer Lopez drew social-media backlash after wearing a large Ralph Lauren wide-brimmed hat in Wimbledon's Royal Box during Sunday's men's singles final, with critics saying it could block spectators' views.
Wimbledon does not ban hats in the invitation-only section, but its guidance asks women not to wear them because they can obscure sightlines; Lopez later removed the hat while watching beside Tom Hiddleston.
Heat complicated the etiquette debate: Britain is in its third summer heatwave, Wimbledon reportedly relaxed its usual practice and even provided official fedoras to guests.
Kate Middleton also wore a wide-brimmed hat at the tournament but mostly took it off while seated and during trophy presentations after Jannik Sinner won his second straight Wimbledon title.