Jennifer Lopez is opening up about one of her most moving roles amid some changes in her personal life. Alongside Jarrell Jerome, Lopez starred in “Unstoppable,” a film produced by her former partner Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
He shared his cover story with her Entertainment Weekly On social media, the post’s caption praised her fortitude and resilience. “When I first learned about the true story behind Unstoppable, I was speechless,” he wrote.
“It is a testament to resilience, resilience and the human spirit. This film is a celebration of the fighters and dreamers who refuse to give up despite the odds.”
“It was an honor to play Judy Robles in this incredible story about her son Anthony Robles. Both Anthony and Judy are real examples and define what it means to be unstoppable.”
Lopez has done her best to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, but this has been a year full of changes for her. In August, she filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after months of rumors and the two not seeing each other together.
Since then, the pair have reunited on several occasions, and are steadfast in their divorce plans.
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“Unstoppable” follows the story of Anthony Robles, an NCAA-championship-winning wrestler who beat the odds and became champion on just one leg.
The film follows his rise in the sport and his relationship with his mother, Judy Robles, played by Lopez. “She really captured the highs and lows of how I felt,” says Judy of Lopez’s work. EW
“When I saw the movie, when I saw me, I was like, ‘Oh, yeah, I was pretty vulnerable. I don’t want to see that part of me.’ But I know it was my growth journey.” Judy said Lopez’s performance reflects her entire journey. “People don’t understand who I was, but who I am now,” he said of the audience.
For her part, Lopez revealed that she has a lot in common with Robles, including playing the role of single parent at times. “I’ve been a single mother at times in my life, and [I’ve asked,] ‘Am I enough for them?’ And the truth is, all you need is a good parent to love you,” she said.
“You hear it in Anthony’s voice, and see what he’s been able to do. That’s what the movie gave me: You are enough.”
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