Jennifer Lopez on facing relationship challenges amid divorce: ‘It’s a Journey’
- Lopez’s film is relatable for women who have navigated difficult issues as mothers.
- The film aims to capture Judy’s struggles and her strength, not just her own.
- Lopez emphasized that her performance should not reflect her, but her children’s perception of Judy.
Jennifer Lopez is expertly balancing film releases, family time, and “challenging relationships” amid her ongoing divorce from Ben Affleck. On November 5, the “Atlas” actress attended the screening of her upcoming film “Unstoppable”. During a Q&A session following the premiere, Lopez offered glimpses into what her life has been like recently.
The actress, who plays Judy Robles, the mother of NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles, spoke about how the film is “relatable” for women who have navigated difficult issues while “being a mother.” Lopez, who is a mother to 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-partner Marc Anthony, can personally relate to this.
The On the Floor singer revealed that she became well-acquainted with Judy through the experiences they shared. Lopez “wanted [Judy] to really feel safe with me [while] sharing details.” Whenever she spoke to Judy’s kids, they had nothing but praise for their mother. “They’re like, ‘My mom’s so positive, she’s so great,’” JLo said.
However, she noted that behind closed doors, Judy struggled while managing to put on a brave front for her kids. “There was a whole different story there that she was living, that you hide from your children, you protect your children from that,” she added.
After her conversations, Lopez decided she didn’t just want to portray the mom her kids knew growing up but also capture Judy’s struggles and how she found her strength. The “Hustlers” actress added that she didn’t want her performance to reflect herself. “I wanted them to see Judy in it,” she emphasized. “Unstoppable”, produced by Affleck and Matt Damon’s company, Artists Equity, revolves around the life of disabled wrestling national champion Anthony Robles.
According to the official synopsis, the movie “centers around the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University.”
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