Singer/Actress Jennifer Lopez is watching her back as of late.  Her fur-wearing ways have continually garnered the attention and criticism of animal rights activists.  Now it’s getting even more serious.

Lopez has reportedly received menacing letters from people who are threatening to “slaughter” her.  These letters were sent by activists who want “to kill her in public, just like the slaughtered animals whose fur she wears.”

Lopez’s husband musician Marc Anthony is said to be so concerned for her safety, he has hired additional security for her.  A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: “Marc Anthony has hired two off-duty police officers, in addition to her usual security team, to watch over Lopez whenever she makes public appearances.”

All this drama makes PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) look pretty bad.  But the group insists it doesn’t encourage violence as a means of activism.  A representative for PETA said: “All violence is wrong. But J.Lo needs to stop the real violence she promotes and subsidises rather than give herself extra protection she doesn’t need.”

Stay tuned to the Gossip Girls for updates on the artist formerly known as J-Lo and her plight with PETA.

Enjoy the pictures of Jennifer and Marc at the Costume Institute Gala on Monday!

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