Jlo's Ridiculous Hat at Wimbledon Sparks Fashion Outrage (and Sacha Baron Cohen? Seriously?)
Photo by John Bauld from Toronto, Canada via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 2.0. Resized.
Wimbledon just became a circus, and guess who’s the ringmaster? None other than a certain singing sensation in a hat so large it probably has its own area code. Yep, JLo’s new accessory was practically a national landmark, blocking views and allegedly causing a few eye-rolls from those unfortunate enough to be seated behind her. And let’s not even get started on Sacha Baron Cohen, who strolled in looking like he just finished a set at a comedy club. Apparently, no one was buying what he was selling. How did he even get past security to sit next to the royal couple?
But wait, it gets better. This hat drama isn’t a one-off event. Earlier this year, another starlet, Paloma Faith, rocked up to the BAFTA TV Awards in her own massive headpiece, leaving everyone at home squinting at the screen. And remember that other moment—yeah, that one where a certain pop icon decided to shut down NYC for a wedding? I’m looking at you, Taylor Swift. Extra points for causing a traffic meltdown on a holiday weekend.
And Sean Penn? What a rebel—lighting up at the Golden Globes like he’s living in the wild west. Didn’t get the memo that indoor smoking is so last century?
Hey, celebs, just a thought: maybe consider a basic dress code? You know, for the sake of everyone else. But who am I kidding? This ongoing parade of missteps is likely just getting started, and we’re here for it.
—Kit