Jennifer Lynn Lopez, aka J.Lo, is an all-around performer, actress, singer, and dancer. J.Lo is among the biggest crowd pullers in the Indian entertainment industry. She can act, she can sing, and she can dance as well. Every time J.Lo comes on the stage, she sets it on fire. Her rockstar-like aura has helped her gain millions of fans, and energy is the MVP of her performances. She is a true crowd puller who started her career as a Fly Girl dancer on ‘In Living Color.’ Jennifer Lopez has done fewer movies than actresses of her era, but that hasn’t stopped some of her films from being huge commercial hits.
Her major breakthrough in cinema came in 1997 when she starred as the title character of Selena in the biopic of the same name. She received immense praise for her role, and she became the highest-paid Hispanic actress in history at that time. Next, she featured in the popular horror film Anaconda and became a well-known face in the industry. It was a display of Lopez’s amazing screen presence and versatile acting skills. Her debut single “If You had My Love” was released in 1999, and she became the first artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut single since Britney Spears.
Lopez has worked in several blockbuster hit movies, and we will discuss some of the Jennifer Lopez movies here.
The Boy Next Door:
The Boy Next Door is a 2015 erotic psychological thriller by Rob Cohen that stars Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, and Ian Nelson in pivotal roles. Lopez has played the role of a 45-year-old high school teacher named Claire in the film, separated from her husband. Claire’s life changes completely after having a one-night stand with a 19-year-old neighbor, who becomes obsessed with her. The film was a huge commercial success as it grossed $53.4 million worldwide.
Selena:
Selena is worth watching merely because it was Lopez’s first major break in the cinema. It is a biographical musical drama film by Gregory Nava, based on Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla Perez, who was murdered at the age of 23 by Yolanda Saldivar. The movie was released in 1997, and Lopez played the title character. The movie performed well at the box office and helped Lopez establish herself as a successful actress.
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The Back-Up Plan:
The Back-Up Plan is a 2010 romantic comedy film by Alan Poul that features Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin in the lead roles. The movie stars Lopez as Zoe, a young woman who decides to become a single mother after losing hope in finding the love of her life. Loughlin features in the movie Stan. Joe and Stan run into each other twice, and despite being ambiguous, Joe agrees to go on a date with Stan after continuous persuasion. What unfolds next is a series of dramas that happens between a couple in love. This one is a really entertaining movie to watch.
Lila & Eve:
Lila & Eve is a 2015 crime drama film by Charles Stone III that stars Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez in the lead roles. Davis is featured in the movie as Lila Walcott, a single mother living in Atlanta. She has to struggle a lot after the murder of her son Stephon in a drive-by shooting. Lopez features in the film as Eve Rafael, another mother who lost her daughter. Lila and Eve soon join hands to investigate the murder of Stephon, and they encounter a person who has the information they want. As the man pulls a gun on them, Eve shoots him dead. This is a very intriguing movie to watch.
Anaconda:
Anaconda is among the most successful movies of J.Lo, both commercially as well as critically. The 1997 adventure horror film by Luis Llosa revolves around a documentary film in the Amazon Rainforest, where a poacher (Danny Trejo) aims to capture a giant snake, the green anaconda. However, his mission turns into a disaster as the anaconda unleashes havoc upon the crew. Lopez is featured in the film as Director Terri Flores. The movie grossed $136.8 million worldwide.
