American artist is considered a fashion icon who makes her presence felt in cinema with iconic productions
Jennifer Lopez is perhaps one of the most famous artists of recent times. In addition to the turbulence of her relationship with actor Ben Affleck, 51, she draws the attention of the world’s spotlight in her appearances.
A regular on the Hollywood scene, she is a multifaceted artist. In addition to having built a musical career as a singer, J. Lo is a dancer, composer and model. With her stunning beauty, she is a highly anticipated presence on the world’s most coveted red carpets. For many, she is considered a fashion icon who acts in front of the cameras and stars in productions that have left their mark on generations of viewers and won over fans and followers.
With that in mind, we have selected ten films — including romantic comedies, dramas and action thrillers — starring the actress who has already participated in iconic scenes and moments. Check them out!
The Mother-in-Law
Alongside Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez stars in a romantic comedy about relationships, one of the most successful formulas in Hollywood. In the film, Fonda plays Viola, a talk show host who channels her frustrations against her son’s fiancée — Charlie, played by Lopez. The authoritarian mother becomes a relentless opponent to end the marriage. The production is available on Max, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV platforms .
Plan B
In the 2010 comedy, Jennifer Lopez plays a strong-willed woman who decides to change her destiny. Due to all the circumstances she has experienced, the irreverent Zoe does not want to build long-term relationships. She decides to become a single mother through artificial insemination. Her life plan ends up working, but the protagonist ends up meeting the man of her dreams. The film is available on Netflix .
Never Again
Based on the 1998 novel by American writer and journalist Anna Quindlen, the production is a thriller that follows the young Slim, played by Jennifer Lopez, who tries to escape an abusive marriage and start a new life with her daughter. Suffering persecution from her husband and witnessing the failed work of the local police, the fearless protagonist will take justice into her own hands. Never Again can be watched on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV .
Risk contact
The film may have been a box office flop in 2003, but it left a lasting impression on Jennifer Lopez’s life. On the set of the film, the actress and singer met Ben Affleck and formed one of the most famous couples in the celebrity world. In the production, Gigli, played by Affleck, is a criminal who is given the mission of kidnapping the younger brother of the district attorney who is handling a case against his boss. He carries out the mission and keeps the kidnapped man locked up in his apartment, but soon realizes that the plan will not be as simple as he thought. After receiving help from Ricki, a gangster played by Jennifer Lopez, the character ends up falling in love with her. The film is available on Max, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV .
Atlas
This time, Jennifer Lopez stars in a science fiction film and plays Atlas Shepherd, an extremely competent data analyst who does not trust Artificial Intelligence. In the plot, when the mission to capture a robot with an enigmatic past gets out of control, she finds herself forced to work with AI to prevent an imminent catastrophe. With the threat of humanity’s extinction, the protagonist embarks on an unlikely journey of trust and faces her prejudices as she fights to save the future of civilization. Atlas is available on Netflix .
Love encounter
In the 2022 romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez plays Marisa, a single mother who works at the luxurious and imposing Beresford Hotel in New York. In the hallways of her work, she meets Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), a politician running for a seat in the Senate. At first sight, she falls in love. There’s just one detail: the politician thinks Marisa is a socialite named Caroline Lane. The script uses role reversals and character confusion, typical situations of a romantic plot and just the right amount of lightness. The film is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max and Apple TV .
Selena
Two years after the tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Jennifer Lopez brought the iconic singer to life in the biopic that portrays her rise to fame. Considered by many to be a successful work by the actress and singer, she ended up receiving her first Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the feature film. The production that celebrates the career of the American artist is available on the Max platform .
A new chance
The film follows the professional career of Maya, played by Jennifer Lopez. The supermarket cashier, dissatisfied with her professional life, undergoes a major change after making some changes to her resume and social media. With her experience on the streets and the help of her friends, she becomes a successful executive in the corporate world. The film also stars Vanessa Hudgens and Milo Ventimiglia and can be seen on the Amazon Prime Video platform.
The Mother
Returning to action thrillers last year, Jennifer Lopez plays a professional assassin. In the Netflix film , she plays a US Army agent who returns to active duty due to the dangers that could surround her daughter.The film reinforces the premise of a mother who transforms into a lioness to protect her children. However, the protagonist played by Lopez is far more dangerous than anyone who dares to harm her offspring. With a plot full of intrigue, we follow the frenetic pace of an investigation that involves lives, mysteries and family secrets.
The scammers
Inspired by the true story told by journalist Jessica Pressler to New York Magazine , the film follows a group of strippers who conspire to profit from Wall Street bigwigs . Playing the leader of the group, Jennifer Lopez plays Ramona, alongside a star-studded cast that includes Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Lizzo and Cardi B. Due to her memorable performance, the feature film earned Jennifer Lopez nominations for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award . The production is available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV platforms .