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Over the years, Jennifer Lopez has become known as the queen of romantic comedies. Despite her personal bad luck in love, the actress has been steadfast in the selection of her loved-up roles. With a career spanning decades, the 55-year-old has had her fair share of highly publicized relationships and heartbreaks. But this hasn’t deterred her from exploring love stories on the big screen. In fact, amidst her ongoing divorce from Ben Affleck, the star has taken up yet another rom-com.
After 2 successful feature films with Netflix, Lopez has jumped into another one. Just recently, it was revealed that she would be starring alongside aTed Lassostar in an upcoming love story.
Jennifer Lopez in Netflix’sOffice Romance
Jennifer Lopezmight be going through a rather difficult time in her life right now withBen Affleck. However, she has not let that stop her from focusing on the next step in her career. According to reports fromDeadline, the actress is set to star in Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy,Office Romance.
In fact, the star was cast alongsideTed LassoEmmy winner, Brett Goldstein. Although the two seem like an unlikely pairing, fans are excited to see how their chemistry unfolds on screen.
With Goldstein also being a co-writer on the film with Joe Kelly, there is no saying how the movie could turn out. After all, the plot still remains a mystery, and no director has been found for the project yet. With only the casting choices making their way online with no release date, the film could take longer than expected to make its way to the streaming platform.
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The world will have to wait to see Lopez and Goldstein’s collaboration. However, it looks like Netflix has put all its eggs in one basket given the star’s successes with her romantic projects.
Jennifer Lopez’s list of successful rom-coms
In her decades-long career, Jennifer Lopez has cemented her status as a rom-com queen. With several iconic films under her belt, it is no surprise that Netflix has enlisted her for its upcoming project,Office Romance.In fact, one of her most memorable is the 2001 film,The Wedding Planner, with Matthew McConaughey. Despite mixed reviews, the film ended up being a box office success, grossing $94 million worldwide (viaBox Office Mojo).
OnRotten Tomatoes, the movie has a rather sad rating of 17%. Apart from that, is the 2002 film,Maid in Manhattan. With Lopez’s character falling in love with a wealthy politician, played by Ralph Fiennes, the film garnered a lot of attention, both good and bad. Although it was a box office success with $154 million (viaBox Office Mojo), critics were again divided. The film holds a 38% rating onRotten Tomatoes.However, it has become a classic in her filmography, especially loved by those seeking feel-good romance.
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Last but not least is Lopez’s 2005 rom-com,Monster-in-Law. The film featured Lopez in a comedic battle of wills with Jane Fonda, playing the future mother-in-law from hell. The movie’s witty banter and humorous take onfamily dynamicsresonated with many, leading to a strong box office performance of $155 million worldwide (viaBox Office Mojo). While the film only holds a 18% score onRotten Tomatoes, Fonda and Lopez’s chemistry made it an enjoyable watch for fans of the genre.
Stream Jennifer Lopez’sThe Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan,andMonster-in-Lawon Amazon Prime Video
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