She might not have been a performer or nominee, but Jennifer Lopez was the hottest ticket behind the scenes at Sunday night’s MTV VMAs.

There was not an inch to pinch on the 45-year-old pop diva, who glimmered in a Charbel Zoe cut-out dress and matching Jimmy Choo pumps.

The glittery gown gave fans and celebs an eyeful of the two-time Grammy nominee’s famously prominent posterior.

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Hello, again! Jennifer Lopez chatted with Rita Ora during a commercial break at Sunday night’s MTV VMA, after having seen the Kosovo-born singer’s concert at Hollywood’s Avalon on Friday

The 5ft5in Latina was then dwarfed by her 5ft10in gal pal Taylor Swift, and she later gushed on Instagram: ‘Love her!!!’

Beaming: But Jennifer managed to look tall compared to 5ft3in reality star Kim Kardashian, who looked thrilled to get a hug from the former Fly Girl

Blonde ambition: The American Idol judge also made sure to pose with her two favourite platinum blondes – Gwen Stefani and Rita Ora

Ladies’ night: The self-proclaimed serial monogamist then obliged dancer Julianne Hough and her Vampire Diaries BFF Nina Dobrev with a seated snap

Jennifer’s derriere has become the focal point of her new single Booty from her lackluster eighth studio album A.K.A., which dropped June 13.

But Lopez was technically at the Inglewood Forum to introduce Black Widow duo Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora before their performance.

On the live telecast, JLo’s toyboy ex-boyfriend Casper Smart could be seen handing Skittles to her as she sat beside her manager Benny Medina.

Stare down: Jennifer also shared a temple-to-temple pose with English songstress Jessie J, who wore a tiny bejeweled top and beige manicure

Collaborators: The I Luh Ya Papi singer also greeted Chris Brown, who penned her single Same Girl which came out in February

Hey babe: Kim is amongst the J Lo fans

The 5ft5in Latina was then dwarfed by her 5ft10in gal pal Taylor Swift, and she later gushed on Instagram: ‘Love her!!!’

But Jennifer managed to look tall compared to 5ft3in reality star Kim Kardashian, who looked thrilled to get a hug from the former Fly Girl.

The American Idol judge also made sure to pose with her two favourite platinum blondes – Gwen Stefani and Rita Ora.

Nina Dobrev gets an eyeful! She might not have been a performer or nominee, but Jennifer Lopez was the hottest ticket behind the scenes at Sunday night’s MTV VMAs

Human disco ball: There was not an inch to pinch on the 45-year-old pop diva, who glimmered in a Charbel Zoe cut-out dress and matching Jimmy Choo pumps

Back it up: The glittery gown gave fans and celebs an eyeful of the two-time Grammy nominee’s famously prominent posterior

Pretty presenter: But Lopez was technically at the Inglewood Forum to introduce Black Widow duo Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora before their performance

Sugar daddy: On the live telecast, JLo’s toyboy ex-boyfriend Casper Smart could be seen handing Skittles to her as she sat beside her manager Benny Medina

Candy-coloured trio! Ora and Stefani looked delectable sitting beside yellow tux-clad designer Jeremy Scott

On Friday, Lopez had personally come to see the Kosovo-born 23-year-old and the Australian rapper perform at Hollywood hotspot Avalon.

The self-proclaimed serial monogamist then obliged dancer Julianne Hough and her Vampire Diaries BFF Nina Dobrev with a seated snap.

Jennifer also shared a temple-to-temple pose with English songstress Jessie J, who wore a tiny bejeweled top and beige manicure.

And the Selena actress will return to American Idol for the 14th season of the singing competition, premiering January on Fox.

Meanwhile, Taylor joined fellow red-lipped gal pal Demi Lovato for a VMA audience selfie.

Aside from powerful pipes, the 24-year-old and the 22-year-old both dated former boybander Joe Jonas in the past.

Say VMAs! Meanwhile, Taylor joined fellow red-lipped gal pal Demi Lovato for a VMA audience selfie

Lots in common: Aside from powerful pipes, the 24-year-old and the 22-year-old both dated former boybander Joe Jonas in the past

Sneaky: Taylor photo-bombed her gal pal Lorde and a relative who appeared to be one of the Kiwi teen’s two sisters

Tender moment: The Shake It Off songstress – rocking a long-sleeved Mary Katrantzou romper – also embraced the best ‘rock’ video champ after her win for Royal

Talented trio: Meanwhile, a denim-dressed Katy Perry – who won best female video – posed for a selfie with British It Boy Sam Smith and Miley Cyrus

No shade: The Dark Horse hitmaker gabbed with VMA’s resident female rappers (and rivals?) Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea after the ceremony

The Shake It Off songstress – rocking a long-sleeved Mary Katrantzou romper – also bonded with best ‘rock’ video champ Lorde.

Meanwhile, a denim-dressed Katy Perry – who won best female video – posed for a selfie with British It Boy Sam Smith and Miley Cyrus.

The 21-year-old wild child cosied up to Orange Is the New Black scene stealer Laverne Cox – the first transgender actress to score an Emmy nod.

The Wrecking Ball hitmaker – who scored video of the year – then got a smooch from Ariana Grande, who took home the Moon Man for best pop video.

Black is the new black! The 21-year-old wild child cosied up to Orange Is the New Black scene stealer Laverne Cox – the first transgender actress to score an Emmy nod

PDA: The Wrecking Ball hitmaker – who scored video of the year – then got a smooch from Ariana Grande, who took home the Moon Man for best pop video

Keeping Up: Also excitedly posing with the Stay with Me crooner was reality star Kim Kardashian and her half-sisters Kendall & Kylie Jenner

Sister love: The 18-year-old catwalker tenderly embraced her 16-year-old sibling while clad in matching black dresses

Group hug: The Kardashian klan were thick as thieves as they grooved along to one of the night’s many live performers

Also excitedly posing with the Stay with Me crooner was reality star Kim Kardashian and her half-sisters Kendall & Kylie Jenner.

The 18-year-old catwalker tenderly embraced her 16-year-old sibling while clad in matching black dresses.

The Kardashian klan were thick as thieves as they grooved along to one of the night’s many live performers.