Jennifer Lopez is celebrating an icon. After Donatella Versace announced she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, JLo took a moment to honor her longtime friend and collaborator with a heartfelt tribute.

Donatella was at the helm of Versace for nearly 30 years following the 1997 murder of her brother, Gianni Versace

Donatella Versace has spent decades turning fabric into fantasy and the red carpet into her personal runway. She’s the woman who made Jennifer Lopez’s jungle dress at the 2000 Grammys so iconic that Google Images had to be invented to keep up with the demand for it.

Jennifer Lopez shares a touching message via Instagram to Donatella Versace following news that she is stepping down as Chief Creative Director

Jennifer Lopez is not just a great performer but also a fashion icon as well and it is safe to say that Donatella Versace has had a major hand in that. Now, the Hustlers star shared a tribute post as Donatella stepped down as Versace’s Chief Creative Director and took up a new role as Chief Brand Ambassador,

"She wanted to protect her family and her legacy. They didn't give a s--t," a source said of Donatella Versace and parent company Capri Holdings.