Jennifer Lopez is getting real about the ups and downs of motherhood, proving that even stars are not immune to the struggles of everyday life. in an interview with British VogueThe pop star, who co-parents five children with her ex-husband Ben Affleck, opened up about dealing with the challenges she faced while playing Judy Robles in her new movie. stop,
Based on the inspiring true story of champion wrestler Anthony Robles, the film explores the powerful bond between Anthony and his mother.
Jennifer Lopez opens up about ‘motherhood’ and ‘struggles’
Reflecting on her own journey, Lopez said, “As a mother, you always want to do your best for your kids, raise them – but that doesn’t stop you from being a person who struggles. Is.” The Jenny from the Block singer is mother to two children, twins Max and Emme, with her ex Marc Anthony.
She is also a co-parent to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s three children, Violet, Finn and Seraphina, after marrying the actor two years ago. Despite the couple filing for divorce, the singer is believed to be very close to Affleck’s children and is often seen spending time with them or attending their school events.
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Judy Robles explained how Lopez’s love for her children is linked to the love shown in her character, which really hit home with her. Lopez explained that what made the role really interesting was understanding the two sides of being a mother – the fun, happy times experienced by her children and the difficult, personal struggles that come with it.
Reflecting on her interactions with Anthony Robles and his family, Lopez said she resonated with the idea of ​​always wanting to be the best for her children. “What made it exciting for me as an actor to play this role was, you know, talking to Anthony and your kids and having them say, you know, like, my mom was the best mom. She’s always happy and always Makes everything fun and joyful and all that. And then to talk to you and say, you know, it was really hard.”
He further said, “That’s how I felt at the wedding. I felt like sometimes with the kids and all the things that you gave me, you know, I felt like, OK, there’s a lot going on here, and I get it.”
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Earlier during an interview Entertainment WeeklyThe Atlas star also shared how her time as a single mom taught her a valuable truth: Love and effort are enough to make a change. She shared the universal doubt of parents, wondering, “Am I good enough for them?” But stressed that having a loving parent can make a big difference.
Jennifer Lopez’s Unstoppable Tank at the box office
Amid a struggling career comeback and canceled residencies, Lopez’s new film, co-produced by her ex-husband Ben Affleck, failed to impress audiences and flopped at the box office. Unstoppable grossed only $3,900 in its opening weekend in the UK, placing it at 55th among new releases.
However, an insider told Express that this limited theatrical run was intentional. The primary focus of the film is on awards season recognition. The film had previously received standing ovations at several film festivals. Releasing in theaters for a week makes the film eligible for awards like Oscar. This strategy is common for streaming platforms to keep their films from consideration for awards. Unstoppable will officially premiere on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on January 16.
