The pop music star has appeared in a vast number of noteworthy films. Starting with minor roles, Jennifer paved her way to Hollywood. Her first triumph came with the movie Selena, where she portrayed the singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Since then, she has starred in numerous commercially successful films and eventually became a nominee for the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards. This collection features 10 films with the star of romantic comedies.
Content
- Out of Sight
- An Unfinished Life
- Selena
- Hustlers
- Shall We Dance?
- Parker
- Marry Me
- Bordertown
- Lila & Eve
- Second Act
Out of Sight
IMDb: 7.0/10
1998, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Top Cast: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames
Jack Foley is a professional thief who has enjoyed a streak of luck throughout his criminal career. He has robbed over two hundred banks without ever raising police suspicion. But one day, Jack realized he should steal something far more valuable than money — the heart of Karen Sisco. She’s smart, beautiful, and works for the prosecutor’s office.
An Unfinished Life
IMDb: 7.0/10
2005, Drama, Family, Romance
Germany, USA, PG-13 /p>
Director: Lasse Hallström
Top Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman
Einar Gilkyson lost his only son 10 years ago and has been struggling with grief ever since. He let his radio station fall into neglect and his marriage fell apart. Despite this, Einar continues to care for his hired hand and friend, Mitch, who was severely mauled by a grizzly bear. Einar would have been content to live out the rest of his life at this slow pace. However, his daughter-in-law Jean, whom he blames for his son's death, unexpectedly shows up. Jean is in a tough spot: broke and with a potential granddaughter for Einar on the run.
Selena
IMDb: 6.9/10
1997, Biography, Drama, Music
USA, PG
Director: Gregory Nava
Top Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda
Jennifer Lopez's breakthrough role brought her first major success. This is the story of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a Latina pop singer who dazzled America and made everyday Americans fall in love with Tejano music, listening to it day after day. Quintanilla had been singing since childhood, but just as she touched true success, the rising star's light was quickly extinguished.
Hustlers
IMDb: 6.3/10
2019, Comedy, Crime, Drama
USA, R
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Top Cast: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles
A film that earned Jennifer Lopez nominations for prestigious awards. Dancers at an elite strip club are used to performing for prominent Wall Street financiers. Their clients are accustomed to big money and a life of luxury. However, the 2008 financial crisis hits them too, leading to fewer clients at the strip club and less money in the dancers' pockets. Tough times call for desperate measures, and the former dancers decide to take a bold and risky step.
Shall We Dance?
IMDb: 6.2/10
2004, Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Peter Chelsom
Top Cast: Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon
Mr. Clark lives a life many would envy. He has a high-paying job, a devoted wife, and a wonderful daughter. Everything seems perfect, but after 19 years of routine, he has stopped appreciating it. One day, while riding the train home from work, he notices a beautiful woman in the window of a building and decides to get off at that station. This new interest changes his life and adds spice to his old relationships. Jennifer Lopez’s character helps him discover the passion of his life.
Parker
IMDb: 6.2/10
2013, Action, Crime, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Taylor Hackford
Top Cast: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis
The main character is a modern-day Robin Hood — he doesn’t steal from those who have nothing and never harms anyone who doesn’t deserve it. This professional thief lives by his own moral code and follows it strictly. But this time, he’s about to break his rules alongside his new partner, Leslie Rodgers.
Marry Me
IMDb: 6.1/10
2022, Comedy, Music, Romance
USA, China, Japan, PG-13
Director: Kat Coiro
Top Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma
Pop star Kat Valdez and her fiancé Bastian have taken the pop scene by storm. Now, they plan to perform their duet Marry Me and exchange rings live on air. Preparations for the event were in full swing, but just minutes before the performance, a shocking truth came to light — Bastian had been cheating on Kat with her assistant. In a moment of desperation, Kat made a split-second decision to marry a fan in the crowd instead. Her choice fell on a humble math teacher who happened to be at the concert by chance. Now, their lives are destined to change forever.
Bordertown
IMDb: 6.0/10
2007, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Mexico, USA, R
Director: Gregory Nava
Top Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas, Maya Zapata
Journalist Lauren works for the American newspaper Chicago Sentinel. She is used to writing hard-hitting reports, but this time she will face true horror. Lauren travels to the Mexican border town of Juárez, where a series of murders have occurred involving women who worked in factories. It turns out that there are far more victims than Lauren initially thought — over a hundred. It seems the only way to uncover the truth is to go undercover at a local factory, putting her own life at risk.
Lila & Eve
IMDb: 5.9/10
2015, Crime, Drama, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Charles Stone III
Top Cast: Viola Davis, Aml Ameen, Ron Caldwell
This is the story of two mothers whose sons were shot and killed. The murderers have not been punished, and the local authorities are unable to take the necessary action. Driven mad by grief, the mothers decide to join forces and take revenge on the killers themselves.
Second Act
IMDb: 5.8/10
2018, Comedy, Drama, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Peter Segal
Top Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini
Maya stopped hoping for the best. In a world where money rules, it's hard to achieve anything with innate talent. However, after a series of rejections, Maya lands a job at a large corporation. Now, she has a chance to prove that creativity and talent, without a degree from a prestigious university, can go a long way.
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