REALITY TV NEWSJennifer Lopez Gets Unexpected Apology From 'RHUGT' Star Luann de Lesseps Over ‘JLo From the Hood’ Comment
Luann de Lesseps apologized to Jennifer Lopez for her 'J. Lo from the hood' remark.
Aug. 10 2026, Published 2:28 p.m. ET
Luann de Lesseps regrets the "J. Lo from the Hood" comment she made about Jennifer Lopez.
Talking to Entertainment Weekly, she revealed, "I couldn’t think! Because let me tell you, I lived for many years in Europe during the ’90s, 2000s. Of course, I know Jenny from the Block, but I forgot. So I said the hood."
She continued, "I’m a little embarrassed. I hope J. Lo is not upset with me because I love her."
Luann de Lesseps Reflects on Her ‘Countess’ Title and Jennifer Lopez Comment
Luann de Lesseps accidentally called Jennifer Lopez 'J. Lo from the hood' at the premiere party for 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.'
Previously, at the premiere party for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th at The Lobster Club in NYC, the singer and model was discussing whether her costars should call her "Countess" or "Lu."
That's when she said in a confessional, "I’m really just Lu from Connecticut. Like J. Lo is from...the hood?"
A producer chimed in to say, "Um, from the block?"
Realizing her mistake, she exclaimed in the episode, "Oh, sorry!"
Luann was previously married to French Count Alexandre de Lesseps, which gave her the title of Countess. She later used the title for her cabaret show, Countess Cabaret.
Luann de Lesseps Remembers Jennifer Lopez's 'Jenny From the Block' Nickname
Luann de Lesseps apologized for getting Jennifer Lopez's nickname wrong.
Back in 2002, Jennifer's hit R&B/hip-hop single "Jenny from the Block" earned her that very nickname. Turns out, Luann remembers that moniker too, as she confirmed to EW.
"I forgot the words. So I said the hood—it’s a neighborhood, the Bronx. Jenny from the Bronx. I love it!" she said, adding, "We love J. Lo!"
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Luann de Lesseps is One of Seven Housewives on 'RHUGT'
Luann de Lesseps said she loves Jennifer Lopez and also remembers her 'Jenny from the block' nickname.
Meanwhile, Luann will join six other Housewives on a road trip through the franchise’s cities for the all-star spinoff. Based on the cast’s comments, the trip seems to have been a heartwarming experience.
The cast includes The Real Housewives of Orange County's Vicki Gunvalson, The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Porsha Williams, The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards, The Real Housewives of Potomac's Gizelle Bryant, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Lisa Barlow.
Luann de Lesseps joined six other Housewives on the road trip to 'The Real Housewives' franchise's cities for the all-star spinoff this season.
Lisa, one of the seven Housewives, talked about the road trip.
"Everybody on this trip was a legend and icon from their franchise. So, for me, I felt this level of comfort where people weren’t, like, identity hacking or trying to be someone or something they’re not. They were just authentically being themselves. And that was fun for me," she admitted.
In fact, she found it easier to bond with them than with her own Salt Lake City costars.
"We just came off of my season 6," she continued. "The reunion was airing while I was on girls’ trip, and I just wanted to celebrate, be me, and have fun and just vibe. It was a good feeling. I loved it."
