Mumbai: Singer and actor Sophie Choudry has described her brief interaction with global pop icon Jennifer Lopez as one of the biggest highlights of her career, recalling the memorable moment during an event in India last year.
In an exclusive interview, Sophie spoke about meeting Lopez in Udaipur, where the international star had performed at a private wedding event, and later again during a hosting assignment in 2025.
The singer said the opportunity to introduce and briefly meet Lopez backstage left her deeply emotional and inspired.
Sophie recalls first missed chance to meet JLo
Sophie Choudry shared that she had earlier seen Jennifer Lopez from a distance nearly a decade ago when the singer performed at her friend’s wedding in Udaipur.
However, she said strict security protocols at the time prevented any direct interaction with the global star.
“They only meet like five or ten people,” Sophie recalled, explaining that she could only watch the performance from afar.
Despite the brief encounter, she said she had always admired Lopez’s work and performance style.
Backstage meeting in 2025 becomes special moment
Sophie revealed that she finally got the chance to meet Lopez in 2025 when she was part of the hosting team at an event featuring the international performer.
She said Lopez’s team allowed her to meet the artist backstage, making the moment both unexpected and emotional.
“It was a very quick meeting. But she’s amazing. She’s such an incredible performer,” Sophie said during the interview.
The singer added that she felt overwhelmed and almost emotional during the interaction, though she tried to remain composed.
She also said she had the opportunity to introduce Lopez on stage, which made the experience even more memorable.
Sophie calls it a career-defining experience
Reflecting on the moment, Sophie described meeting Lopez as a “career highlight” and said it was deeply inspiring for her as a performer.
She noted that meeting someone she had long admired made the experience even more meaningful.
“I think it was a career highlight for me,” she said, adding that such moments do not happen often in an artist’s journey.
Sophie also shared the experience on social media earlier, saying it is rare to meet one’s idol and introduce them on stage.
Work front: Sophie wraps up talk show
On the professional front, Sophie recently concluded her fitness talk show Famously Fit With Sophie, which streamed on Amazon MX Player.
The final episode featured actors Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh.
The show also featured several Bollywood celebrities including Malaika Arora, Kriti Sanon and Sonu Sood, where they spoke about fitness routines and personal journeys.
Career in films and music
Sophie Choudry has worked across Bollywood films and music over the years, building a career as a singer, performer and actress.
She has appeared in films such as Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Shaadi No 1, Kidnap, Daddy Cool and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!
Her most recent appearance was a special role in Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2.
Conclusion
Sophie Choudry’s recollection of meeting Jennifer Lopez highlights a rare personal moment in her entertainment journey, reflecting the impact global icons can have on Indian artists. The singer’s experience also underscores how brief encounters can become defining milestones in a performer’s career.