Ben Shapiro Criticizes Middle-Aged Celebrities Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez for Mimicking Teenagers

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticized several middle-aged celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and comedian Theo Von, accusing them of pretending to be teenagers to maintain relevance and gain attention. Shapiro, 41, argued that Swift, 35, continues to portray herself as a lovelorn 16-year-old in her music, while Lopez, 55, was called out for a provocative AMA performance involving kissing both a man and a woman. He also singled out Katy Perry for what he described as foolish behavior during her tours and criticized Theo Von, 45, for dressing like a teenager despite being middle-aged. Shapiro framed his comments as a cultural phenomenon where many middle-aged individuals reject their actual age, masquerading as much younger people, and urged them to act more maturely. Though he acknowledged Lopez's appearance positively, he stressed the importance of acting one's age and acting like an adult rather than trying to appear youthful. His remarks sparked backlash but reflect his broader critique of cultural trends involving age and authenticity in entertainment.