Gene Simmons Reacts To JoJo Siwa’s KISS-Inspired Look At iHeartRadio Awards: ‘She Looks Cool’
Former 'Dance Moms' star JoJo Siwa shocked fans on the red carpet at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards sporting a jaw-dropping heavy metal-inspired look.
Siwa, 20, whose fans said she was nearly unrecognizable on TikTok, is expecting criticism from haters, telling E! News that her next musical era would be for "more mature audiences."
"People are afraid of things they don't know," Siwa told the media outlet. "Things can be scary for people. New things can be very, very scary."
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The 20-year-old arrived wearing a head-turning black and silver bodysuit, combined with mesh and laser cutouts, sparkly buckles, and combat boots complete with edgy face paint and punk rock teased hair.
Former KISS rockstar Gene Simmons defended her look — which debuted her self-proclaimed "Not Made For Children" era — and KISS-like appearance.
In an interview with TMZ, Simmons, 74, didn't mind the comparisons, saying he likes the "demon" look, explaining that anyone who is hating on her simply doesn't get it.
"Never be ordinary. Always be extraordinary," he said. "JoJo is extraordinary and she looks cool."
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The dancer is kicking in the door to her adult era, taking to Instagram to tease her new endeavors with a slew of social posts.
"Warning. The following content is not made for children and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers," the glittery post proclaimed. Siwa also wrote a caption that read: "Heads up."
Check out the singer's elaborate BTS here.
