Jennifer Lopez SaysUnstoppableRole Was ‘One of the Great Honors of My Life’

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez attends The Road to the Golden Globes Party during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2024.Photo:Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty

Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty

Jennifer Lopezis proud of her latest project!

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the singer and actress, 55, shared some special moments onInstagramfrom her filmUnstoppable’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)’s premierethe night prior.

Lopez then shared two videos in her post, which highlighted the standing ovation the movie received after its TIFF premiere.

“I can’t wait for you guys to see this movie!!!! This is my favorite picture from what was one of the most magical nights I think I’ve ever had with a film,” Lopez wrote in her caption.

“Besides playing Selena, playing the role of Judy Robles and bringing her and her struggles and triumphs with her amazing son, Anthony Robles to life, was one of the great honors of my life,” she continued, referencing her role asSelena Quintanilla Pérezin the 1997 biopic of the singer.

Unstoppablefollows the real-life story of wrestler Anthony, who was born with one leg and won a NCAA national championship in 2011 for Arizona State University.

Jennifer Lopez attends The Road to the Golden Globes Party during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2024.Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty

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TheAtlasstar added in her Instagram post, “These are the type of movies that the world needs right now more than ever. Inspiring, uplifting, exciting and emotional. At times difficult to watch but so real and so moving.”

“It’s a perfect family movie. It will have you cheering while you hold back the tears. It won’t be out until December 6 in theaters but it’ll be perfect for everyone to see with your families around Christmas. It is our gift to you to introduce the story of this inspiring UNSTOPPABLE family,” she concluded, then thanking cast members “and especially Judy Robles and Anthony Robles for makingUnstoppablean unforgettable experience for me 🙏🏼🤼‍♂️🤍.”

Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Robles and Judith Robles attend The Road to the Golden Globes Party during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2024.Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty

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The night after the premiere, the “On the Floor” musician wore a semi-sheer pink ruffled Chloé dress to attend the Road to theGolden Globesparty during TIFF at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.

Lopez added some extra height with a pair of matching pink boots and kept her long brown hair down.

Jennifer Lopez attends ‘Unstoppable’ premiere at 2024 TIFF on Sept. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

The Sept. 6 premiere marked Lopez’s first major public appearance since it was reported that shefiled for divorcefrom husbandBen Affleckon Aug. 20 after two years of marriage.

source: people.com