Still, the resemblance was enough to turn an otherwise ordinary local arrest story into an internet talking point.
“There’s no way that’s NOT JLo”
Social media users wasted little time sharing their reactions.
One commenter joked about the possibility of a family connection, writing:
“Omg. Get a DNA test. There’s no way that’s NOT JLo.”
Another person took the joke a step further, suggesting that if Quast really was not Lopez, someone in Hollywood might have a use for her resemblance.
A different commenter argued that Quast could potentially make money from looking like the famous singer, saying that she should have considered working as a Jennifer Lopez impersonator or stand-in.
The comments reflected the way viral internet stories can quickly take on a life of their own. Rather than focusing exclusively on the reported theft, users became fascinated by the visual similarity between an unfamiliar Minnesota woman and one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers.
Jennifer Lopez, widely known as J.Lo, has spent decades in the public eye as a singer, actress, dancer and performer. Her distinctive appearance has made her instantly recognizable to millions of people around the world.
That recognition likely helped fuel the comparison.
Social media brings “Jenny from the Block” into the conversation
The jokes did not stop at comparisons between the two women.
