Jennifer Lopez's Child Changes Name and Gender: How It's Being Discussed in the US. At the center of attention is Jennifer Lopez's child's graduation. The young person has changed their name and gender, sparking widespread debate. Key factors include details of the family circle and the reactions of those close to them.
There is a new topic of discussion in American celebrity news: the graduation of one of Jennifer Lopez’s children has become not just a family event, but a moment that instantly made headlines. This time, attention is focused on the former Emme Maribel, who now officially goes by the name Oscar Muñiz and identifies as male. This change has not gone unnoticed by fans or by colleagues in the entertainment industry.
As noted by Divinity, the changes became apparent after a post by Windward School, where Oscar studied. In a post with an archival photo of the graduate, the new name appeared for the first time, along with future plans: this summer, Oscar will head to Sarah Lawrence College in New York to study theater and visual arts. In the Instagram profile tagged in the publication, the young man specifies male pronouns and uses symbols associated with transgender identity and inclusivity.
Family circle and graduation details
The graduation took place in an atmosphere where every detail immediately became a topic of discussion. Jennifer Lopez attended the event, as well as Samuel Affleck — the son of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Garner was the first close relative to publicly respond to the changes by liking the school's post featuring Oscar’s new name. Notably, the graduate's father, Marc Anthony, was not seen at the ceremony, which also did not go unnoticed.
The connections between the Lopez, Affleck, and Garner families have long been discussed in the media: their children keep in touch, and the actor's former and current partners have appeared together at family events more than once. This time, Samuel Affleck was spotted talking with Oscar, who chose a light-colored suit for graduation—another detail that did not go unnoticed by fans.
Public identity and societal response
The story of Oscar Muniz is not the first instance where the children of celebrities openly assert their identity. Back in 2022, Jennifer Lopez mentioned that her child prefers gender-neutral pronouns. Now, the changes have become official and public, sparking a new wave of support and discussion on social media. Lopez herself has not yet made a public statement on the matter, but the response from those around her indicates acceptance and support.
Such family developments always attract attention in Spanish social columns, especially when they concern top-tier stars. It's no surprise that similar stories—for example, the birth of a daughter to Patri Jordan and Carles Gali—also become topics of discussion, as was the case recently in an article about a new chapter in the life of Patri Jordan.
According to Divinity, Oscar is facing a new stage ahead—university, new acquaintances, and possibly new projects in the arts. But even now, his story has become one of the most talked-about in the American and Spanish media spheres, and the details of the graduation and the family's reactions only fuel interest in how events will unfold.
