Jennifer Lopez‘s new movie The Mother is unlike anything she’s ever done before.
19.05.2023 - 01:47 / thewrap.com
The Mother,” has only been out for a week and has scored Netflix’s biggest opening weekend for a film of 2023 with 83.71 million hours viewed since its premiere. But the story of a Mother, played by Lopez, determined to protect the child she gave up for adoption at any cost, was a tough sell for Netflix. When director Niki Caro was presented with the script, she asked the film’s producer, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, if the streaming giant would be open to it.
For both, they understood that the film needed to hold its own alongside the male-dominated franchises like “The Bourne Identity” or Netflix’s own “Extraction.” “This isn’t a 25-year-old character,” Goldsmith-Thomas told TheWrap. “And this isn’t a white woman. In the old days, that would be a white 25-year-old.” The biggest sticking point, according to Goldsmith-Thomas, was the fact that Lopez’s character is a mother.
Would audiences be able to respect and view Lopez as both a woman who dates multiple men, kicks ass AND gave birth? It’s a double-standard that Caro and Goldsmith-Thomas took seriously. “If you close your eyes and think about where mothers exist in movies: they exist in the kitchen. They exist in the car, they exist in the store, sometimes in the bedroom,” said Caro.
“They’re likely an appendage to an existing character.” Goldsmith-Thomas cites Netflix’s film chairman Scott Stuber as the man willing to greenlight the project. “It was Scott Stuber, who said yes. I have to give him a tremendous amount of credit for understanding the scope [of the film].” That scope is what’s paying off, with “The Mother” becoming the #1 movie in 82 countries.What was also considered questionable is that the film situates Lopez’s character not only be a mercenary with no
.Jennifer Lopez‘s new movie The Mother is unlike anything she’s ever done before.
Jennifer Lopez appears to be nesting amid reports that she closed on a house with Ben Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially have a $60.85 million love nest, and now it’s time to decorate. It was revealed last week that Bennifer purchased a mansion in the mountains above Beverly Hills in what was reportedly an all-cash deal. Over the weekend, JLo was spotted shopping with her twins Emme and Max, 15, who she shares with Marc Anthony.JLo was shopping for a new fireplace screen at Wilshire Fireplace, and she needed more than one because the mansion boasts 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and 15 fireplaces.Along with JLo and the kids on the outing was also what looked like a friend.
Jennifer Lopez is leveling up her street style game!
Jennifer Lopez is giving us her best pose for the launch of a new JLo Beauty product. The Hollywood star looked stunning in a black thong bodysuit, which featured chest and side cutouts.The 53-year-old actress showed off her incredible figure in a short clip, promoting the Booty Balm product from her beauty line, wearing the daring bodysuit from Bao Tranchi.A post shared by JLO BEAUTY by Jennifer Lopez (@jlobeauty)JLo was glammed up rocking a natural makeup look and wearing her long hair down, as she shows how to apply the product while smiling for the camera.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have found their dream home. The couple has been on the lookout for a versatile and large home that can accomodate their lifestyle and family, and have finally purchased a mansion on Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s lengthy house hunt has reportedly come to a close.
Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner have a lot in common. The two fan-favorite celebrities have a successful careers in the entertainment industry, they are devoted mothers, and their respective kids have forged an incredible friendship. Following JLo and Ben Affleck’s marriage, the blended family has spent more and more time together, allowing the two stars to get closer.
has a . Yes, it's that serious because the Shotgun Wedding actor's latest set looks like three colors all at once.Her go-to nail artist shared a close-up flick of her iridescent manicure on May 28 with the caption, “Flawless Sunday Manicure.” These color-shifting nails were flawless indeed.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have closed escrow on a $60 million home together in the Wallingford Estates area of Beverly Hills.Developed by Gala Asher, the 46,000 square-foot, 5-acre home boasts 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. The lavish mansion also includes an indoor sports complex with a basketball court, a pickleball court, a gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge and a bar.The property also includes a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, a two-bedroom guard house, and a 12-car garage, with additional parking space for up to 80 vehicles, according to the estate listing.The property was originally listed for $135 million back in June 2018 but has gone through several price reductions since then.
Bonded. Jennifer Lopez’s children, Max and Emme, have embraced their stepdad, Ben Affleck, following the pair’s July 2022 nuptials.
EXCLUSIVE: Unstoppable has, in fact, been stopped — at least for now. Production on the wrestling drama, starring Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome, paused for the day earlier this morning following picketing at their shooting location near USC.
Vanessa Hudgens revealed one of her favorite karaoke songs, and it’s none other than Jennifer Lopez’s 2001 hit song ‘I’m Real.’ The 34-year-old actress shared a sweet moment with her fiancé Cole Tucker, showing some love for JLo after working with her on the set of ‘Second Act.’The Hollywood star looked stunning in a white dress paired with a black-and-white coat and black boots. She also wore her hair in a top knot and accessorized with long earrings.
A beautifully blended brood! After Ben Affleck married Jennifer Lopez, she found a newfound friendship with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez‘s kids are step-siblings and it looks like they’re all close with each other!
Their new normal. Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner have shared subtle details about their dynamic amid their respective relationships with Ben Affleck.
Jennifer Garner recently displayed her exceptional co-parenting skills as she took her daughter Seraphina Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s daughter Emme Muniz on a trip to Disneyland alongside other friends.
Jennifer Garner is making sure this blended family is the happiest on earth!
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Blended family! Jennifer Garner took daughter Seraphina and Jennifer Lopez’s child Emme to the happiest place on earth.