Jennifer Lopez allegedly “threw a fit” when she discovered guests were late for her 40th birthday bash, it has been claimed.
The chart star was initially delighted when she found out that husband Marc Anthony had arranged the surprise dinner party at New York’s Edison Ballroom on Saturday night.
She reportedly burst into tears of joy as she was surrounded by celebrity pals including Liza Minnelli, Ricky Martin and producer L.A. Reid at the night, dubbed An Evening With Lola – Lopez’s nickname.
But she was left “fuming” after she noticed several guests had failed to arrive in time for her big entrance – to the song Whatever Lola Wants, by Sarah Vaughn.
A source said: “Jennifer’s party was very intimate, and there were a noticeable amount of empty seats when the dinner started.
“Jennifer was really irritated. She was fuming because people were late, and complained about it really loudly to Marc. Jennifer was visibly upset and embarrassed.”
And Lopez was said to be sad after A-list pals Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes failed to make it.
She had previously been treated to an intimate family dinner on Friday night.
A representative for the star was unavailable for comment.
