Jennifer Lopez almost didn’t wear near-naked revenge dress amid Ben Affleck divorce
Jennifer Lopez is still reeling from the positive response to her new film, which premiered Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The 55-year-old actress, who wore a glittering silver, nearly nude revenge dress to the film’s premiere despite her divorce from Ben Affleck, posted on social media on Saturday that she was “Still over the moon from last night at #TIFF2024!”
“It was an incredible experience to be surrounded by so much talent and passion for #Unstoppablemovie,” she wrote.
In an interview with People On Saturday, the actress revealed she had second thoughts about wearing the ultra-revealing Tamara Ralph dress, which featured head-to-toe side slits held together by black velvet bows.
Jennifer Lopez, 55, stunned in a sparkling and very revealing Tamara Ralph gown with head-to-toe side slits held together by black velvet bows at the premiere of Unstoppable at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday night.
She carried a metallic clutch by Judith Leiber, accessorized with jewelry by Hassanzadeh and wore platform sandals by Dolce & Gabbana.
“There was a discussion about whether or not I should do it. And I was like, f**k it,” she told the outlet.
On Saturday, before doing a press round after the screening of Unstoppable to promote her film, Lopez shared a few snaps of her fall outfit.
The hitmaker wore a simple yet sexy olive green V-neck sweater with a high waist, a pleated wrap skirt and a thigh-high slit from Burberry.
She also wore knee-high boots from the brand.
She wore her hair in a low ponytail and her makeup looked natural with soft peach lipstick.
The Emmy nominee wore sunglasses, chunky hoop earrings and multiple bracelets. She also added a brown crocodile-style bag to the look.
In an interview with People on Saturday, the actress revealed she was hesitant to wear the sexy ensemble
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There was a discussion about whether or not I should do it [wear the dress]. And I was like, ‘fuck it,’ she told the outlet
In one photo, Lopez was seen lying on a lounge chair in front of a window, with the Toronto skyline in the background.
The Atlas star said she was “grateful for every moment and the amazing energy of the city.”
Unstoppable is the emotional true story of Anthony Robles, who was born with only one leg. Despite his disability and difficult home life, the determined Robles became an NCAA champion wrestler.
Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome, 26, stars as the determined athlete, while Lopez plays his hardworking mother, Judy.
Lopez introduced the woman she portrayed during the screening, calling her “a woman who has literally poured her heart, soul and blood into her children and taught them that nothing is more important than family,” according to Entertainment weekly.
Before doing a press round on Saturday after the screening to promote Unstoppable, Lopez shared a few snaps of her fall-ready style
The hitmaker was dressed in a simple yet sexy olive green sweater with a V-neck and a high-waisted faux wrap maxi skirt with pleats and a thigh-high slit from Burberry. She also wore knee-high boots from the brand
“Despite all the setbacks and obstacles, she stood her ground and led by example, showing her children that they too are unstoppable,” the lead actress said.
The film has received good reviews so far.
Deadlines Pete Hammond was very complimentary of Jerome’s portrayal of Roble Sand, calling Lopez’s performance “outstanding.”
“Lopez… doesn’t often get the recognition she deserves and here she proves it right from the ironic opening scenes where we see the love and pride this mother has for her son. She’s amazing,” he claimed.
Jamie Broadnax from Black girl nerds Lopez said, “a commanding performance as Robles’ mother, who was a formative key figure in his life.”
In one photo, Lopez was seen reclining on a chaise lounge in front of a window with the Toronto skyline in the background. The Atlas star said she was “grateful for every moment and the amazing energy of the city.”
Lopez has received much praise for her work. Deadline’s Pete Hammond wrote, “Lopez… doesn’t often get the recognition she deserves, and here she gives it her all from the ironic opening scenes, where we see the love and pride this mother has for her son. She’s terrific.”
Sporting the same stunning look, she was spotted at the Deadline Studio with her cast mates to talk about Unstoppable; from left: William Goldenberg, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome and Anthony Robles pictured at the Bisha Hotel
She sat front and center and talked about working on the inspiring project with the team sitting next to her.
The group spoke about the well-received biopic, which will hit theaters in December after premiering at TIFF
Johnnie Oleksinski at the New York Post called it one of her “best one-minute performances,” adding, “Her story as a struggling mother of multiple children is just as compelling as Anthony’s and gets the attention it deserves.”
The film will be released in theaters in December.
One of Unstoppable’s producers was Lopez’s soon-to-be ex-husband Ben Affleck, 52, who was unable to attend the premiere due to their high-profile split.
Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, the second anniversary of their second wedding ceremony, citing “irreconcilable differences.”