Jennifer Lopez’s child, Oskar Muñiz, has recently become the subject of widespread media attention. In May 2026, a college decision announcement shared by Oskar’s high school introduced many fans to his new name and future plans, sparking curiosity across social media and entertainment news outlets.
From his famous family and evolving public identity to his upcoming college journey, here are five fast facts about Oskar Muñiz.
1. Oskar Muñiz’s Name Change Became Public In May 2026
Jennifer Lopez’s child, Oskar, began to steal headlines in May 2026 after his high school posted a college decision announcement on Instagram that later went viral. The post drew widespread attention when fans noticed that J Lo’s child was now using a new name, Oskar Jacob.
2. Oskar Muñiz Appears to Use He/Him Pronouns
Oskar’s pronouns have evolved publicly over the years. Oskar previously used she/her pronouns before Jennifer Lopez began referring to her child with they/them pronouns during public appearances in 2022. In 2026, Oskar’s college decision announcement appeared to identify him as Oskar Jacob, using he/him pronouns, prompting widespread media coverage of the change.
3. Oskar Muñiz Is The Child Of Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony
Oskar Muñiz was born on February 22, 2008, to Jennifer Lopez and her third ex-husband, Marc Anthony. J Lo and Anthony were married from 2004 to 2014. Oskar’s parents separated in 2011, when he was 3. They filed for divorce in 2012, and Lopez retained primary physical custody when the divorce was finalized in 2014.
4. Oskar Muñiz Is Heading To Sarah Lawrence College In Fall 2026
Along with debuting his new name, Oskar’s college decision announcement revealed that he will be attending Sarah Lawrence College in New York in the fall of 2026. Oskar plans to study theater and studio arts.
5. Oskar Muñiz Has A Twin Brother
Oskar Muñiz has a fraternal twin brother, Max David Muñiz. When Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s twins were born in February 2008, People magazine paid $6 million for their first photos.
Along with his brother, Max, Oskar has 5 half-siblings through his dad and another on the way. 57-year-old Marc Anthony welcomed his first daughter, Arianna Muñiz, in 1994 with his ex-girlfriend Debbie Rosado. The former couple also adopted their son, Chase Muñiz, together in 1995.
Anthony then married Dayanara Torres in 2000. They welcomed two sons together. Cristian Marcus Muñiz was born in February 2001, and Ryan Adrian Muñiz was born in August 2003.
Along with his four older half-siblings, Arianna, Chase, Cristian, and Ryan, Oskar also has a younger half-brother. Anthony married Nadia Ferreira in January 2023, and their son Marco Muñiz was born in June 2023.
Oskar will soon be getting another younger half-sibling as well, as Anthony announced in January 2026 that he and his wife are expecting their second child together.
Along with his twin brother and half-siblings from his father, Oskar also grew up with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, as step-siblings. Affleck was married to Oskar’s mom from 2022 to 2025.
From growing up as the child of two music superstars to preparing for college in New York, Oskar Muñiz has already experienced much of life in the spotlight. As he heads to Sarah Lawrence College in fall 2026, many fans remain curious about what the future holds.
