Jennifer Lopez Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Jennifer Lopez breaks down her most iconic roles of all time, including her characters in 'Selena,' 'Maid in Manhattan, 'Out of Sight,' 'Anaconda,' 'The Cell,' 'The Wedding Planner,' 'Shades of Blue,' 'In Living Color' and 'Second Act'
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Jennifer Lopez Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@alli_cozic]

UMMMM WHAT ABOUT ENOUGH?!? Such a badass movie. I still love it.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

The only reason I clicked on this video..

[@moraleskc]

Agreed

[@snickerdoodle212]

Me too! Just watched it last night!! I loved Anaconda, too.

[@chantalobrien3442]

For sure. That’s the reason I clicked on this

[@racharina]

I have watched "Enough" like 344,678,345,678,446,8754,764 times, and I still don't get "enough" of it. LOVE THAT MOVIE! ❤️

[@RoxetteArisa]

she's so beautiful😭

[@schokoladendonut]

Maid in Manhattan was her cutest movie ever!! Love it and Mini Tyler Posey is adorable

[@stephaniepinto9390]

hzmghykxf yes. I love that they talked about the guy who played the senator because he did an interview where is said he regretted doing that movie.

[@CC-si3cr]

I didn't really care for Maid in Manhattan. It was so unbelievable and she was wearing someone else's clothes w/o permission. I couldn't get past that OR her glam squad on the scene making her look like a hundred grand. I just wasn't buying it.

[@1w598]

Candis Carnegie Yes, exactly, it was supposed to be a modern day fairy tale. It's a movie based on fiction, or pretend, for entertainment purposes. Lol

[@danielachamorro8783]

And Ralph Fiennes, so yummy.

[@VivtHernandez]

How could they not add “enough” that was one of her best films yet !! I LOVE THAT MOVIE !!!! Omg this is the most likes I have ever gotten 😭 thanks guys !

[@nickt.8507]

My favorite movie EVER!

[@michaelwagner782]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@manu1007]

Enough was definately the best

[@jazzycakeup5725]

You may not think she can act or sing. But this woman works HARD

[@marco18tx]

She’s super talented !

[@matutahoot]

@Asa Olsen missing talent? Did you watch the same video I did? She's clearly a very talented actress (IE - Shades of Blue, The Cell, Out Of Sight, Selena) fantastic dancer, performer and her singing has improved immensely since her debut in the 90s. She is very talented and a true triple threat.

[@rx4864]

Whaaaat?! THIS WOMAN CAN ACT! I doubt many think she can't you cannot deny her talent and skill!

[@carlamartinez3631]

She can act and dance. But she can not sing 🤮

[@xxxthoughtlessxxx]

@@carlamartinez3631 Says who? You might not be a fan of her voice, but her musical career speaks otherwise.

[@blossom_n_gin]

No mention of "Enough?" such an incredible role....

[@darkvader8057]

NIkkita P i think that was her MOST iconic role!

[@ThatsoFredd]

Lenonskii O. THEE MOST, that and selena

[@laurensabino182]

“Enough” will always be my favorite Jennifer movie! I saw it for the first time as a young girl and her character was like a super hero to me 💖

[@IshanAli]

Does she ever age!!!

[@HUGDABLOCKTV]

Ishan Ali like fine wine!

[@woolfulrebellion]

She will be beautiful forever ☺️

[@keleliciageorge636]

Na bro she's a vampire ❤️

[@nicolelove3030]

No Lol😂 Because she's Mexican like me your a while guy so you don't know

[@lilaromero8534]

Nicole Love Puerto Rican

[@carbsandcoffee5522]

I think The Cell was massively underrated. I have to say that Vincent D’Onofrio did an amazing job in that movie.

[@meghanmonroe]

He's so great in everything!

[@danielconkerton87]

Its a really great movie, a huge hit and the critics loved it, it's probably her most underrated film to-date! Jennifer said she doesn't like horror movies! Not only was the cell a brilliant film jennifer was great in the movie!

[@allimJ]

Vincent outplayed everyone in this one! It was disturbing and fascinating seeing him unraveling!

[@alysiragusa]

she may not be the "most trained actress" but every move you feel good watching and i always enjoy them!!! love all of these movies!! such an icon!!!

[@katekinder]

alyson siragusa true, when films first came about they were meant to be fun & to entertain people, serious acting was left for the stage, seems people cant just enjoy a film and enjoy someone who can be fun and make you forget the world exists even for an hour or two

[@1w598]

Kate Kinder Exactly. Well said!

[@ziyaadbassier8998]

How could you not include Monster In Law???

[@andreaIMC]

Ziyaad Bassier yesss! Whyyy ??? 😢

[@mal5043]

I would say that Monster in Law was a lot funnier than Wedding Planner and Maid in Manhattan

[@Teenah06]

Agreed. My husband doesn't really like rom coms and monster in law is his favorite!!

[@thalia9789]

I know right!!!!

[@MochiColorsZanos]

Oh yeah...I love that movie!

[@missfancy8365]

I loved her in The Wedding Planner

[@meghanmonroe]

That's for sure one of my favorites.

[@bestlife9627]

My favorite movie of hers. I like her acting out of all the things she does.

[@tanyaradzwajames8753]

Where is Monster in Law? Enough? The boy next door 😭☺️ and Shall we dance?

[@ClaiomSolis]

The boy next door was lame

[@slowedtunesz1667]

Didn’t like the boy next door tbh

[@tanyaradzwajames8753]

Different strokes for different folks

[@41Haloh]

I know she didn’t mention a lot of her good movies.

[@41Haloh]

mirka narika no it wasn’t it wasn’t that bad

[@bauman7962]

I don’t know about her acting being “iconic” ,, but she is one the hardest working woman in showbiz and deserves every penny

[@JayMishelle]

Maybe not for you, but for the Latinx community, her role as Selena was ICONIC.

[@blahblah1939]

I think you’d change your mind about her acting after watching hustlers

[@rjaxxxas]

I thought she doesn't even sing her own songs and other producers make her materiel.

[@neralswisser2532]

Bauman are you kidding me?!? she her self is an ICON!!! cause you wouldn’t have known her being hard working!!! Her Acting Is the most ICONiC of all time... every character she portrays, she owned it always... think of all the characters, you would really see differences of characters!!! so shut it!!!

[@virgofilm]

@@rjaxxxas well, it is obvious you love her cause you are taking time to.watch this video!!!! and typing a comment!!!!!! What are you? a fanhater and the stupidity by saying she does not sing her own songs a conclusion that came up by a mediocre video of something that is not even confirmed. If.you.mean Ashanti she said she sold it to Jlo, theres a video on that a true one! What next? are gonna say she also stole also the roles of those movies? WHAT ARE YOU DOING WATCHING HER VIDEOS?

[@kimidanger1150]

this woman does not age. she looks fantastic.

[@MarteParaddict]

To me, she’s an underrated actress. Love her acting!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

U say shes a underrated actress but the thumbnail says iconic there is nothing underrated about being iconic

[@umbrastar]

The Wedding Planner is one of my all time favorite rom coms.

[@baddrebel8043]

Jennifer Lynn Lopez is a living iconic legend yah better respect that such a triple threat!!! Singer, actress,dancer, producer etc.

[@sumayalopez6613]

Baddrebel Amen ! Sister 🙏🏽😍👌🏼

[@NileshR12]

More like a quadruple threat

[@DereshaE]

Singer ??

[@fionastempel]

LMAOOO she can’t hold a note, she steals her songs, her dance moves aren’t special and don’t even get me started on her “acting”... she’s absolutely talentless.

[@baddrebel8043]

Deresha Simmons yess SINGER! You don’t gotta have the most powerful voice to be a singer

[@nepats001]

ill be honest she turned into a very good actress - loved her in shades of blue

[@blancaborjas2562]

Yes!!

[@bobgray6498]

That was a great show

[@nickt.8507]

Her acting on "Shades Of Blue" was PHENOMENAL!

[@lucialu833]

I agree.

[@jga8170]

Yes!!

[@FEARisCOLD]

Out of sight is my favorite thing she's been in. The chemistry between her and Clooney was great. Would love to have seen a sequel.

[@YESV15]

The movie Selena she potrayed with such passion and respect even though I never knew Selena I admired her through Jlo, The boy next door was a great movie , the male actor who played opposite of her was the perfect antagonists.

[@mskaylamichele92]

Wow! Suprised she didnt talk about Enough. Best movie shes done!

[@jairogaga]

The Cell was one of my favorite movies growing up. It still haunts me lol. I love Jlo

[@RazzleRed543]

I just wanted to hear her talk about Monster in Law😭

[@wonderstardust2962]

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[@calxxx]

Anaconda was one of my favorite childhood movies!❤❤ The Wedding Planner was the movie I officially became a fan!

[@doughliciouscookies8830]

Facts!!!same here

[@xyriusd832]

She really did such a good job with the movie Selena. Not only was her character on point the movie was put together so well.

[@biancaportillo6552]

jennifer is one of those timeless latin artist that I grew up watching her movies and listening to her early music. she really must've inspired a lot of latina actresses to take a leap of faith and try to make it in an industry that doesn't cast us as much as other actresses.

[@jpinx22]

I clicked so fast. I ADORE Jenny. I’d watch her write her grocery list honestly.

[@lotrgirl275]

The cell is so underrated. The artwork and setting design are out of this world.

[@tsaiyana]

THE CELL was one of my faves especially because my man is a psych nurse. So seeing the way into a mind THAT disturbed be loved. I also loved enough after having friends go through it...it was empowering to see someone come out on the other end

[@phil34nc]

I loved Monster-N-Law. Y'all left that one out. She's so awesome. Love Jennifer Lopez..

[@ayaashraf-wr8ki]

Too iconic

[@wonderstardust2962]

She talks about it on her KZbin channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rUlYWPhZ2qjbc

[@LimerickR266]

JLO's nearly 50 and is still hotter than ever

[@JCTiggs1]

She looks better than many women half her age.

[@behindtheseyes1]

I totally agree

[@rosarosario7822]

JLO is a Woman of Excellence, 👏🏼hardwork ethic, courage, perseverance, determination, strength. You killed it in Hustlers and your Superbowl Presentation was spectacular. Legend, Iconic, successful and beautiful on so many levels! We love you JLO! YOU DON'T HAVE TO AGREE! 😁🦸🏼‍♀️✌🏼🇵🇷❤🇺🇸🦅🕊#NYC💋

[@kevbonesy]

SHE RECOGNIZES THAT ANACONDA EXISTS AHHHHHHH

[@austin-tyler5229]

Well yeah as she said it was a hit lol

[@thalia9789]

Lol you can tell she's embarrassed of that movie but I liked tbh. It's good campy fun

[@mrtaurus3338]

One of my favorite horror movies

[@lilscorpioo2707]

I was just saying how much I love Jennifer Lopez’ films! Where was Monster-In-Law though??? Love her in that

[@allegri9cl]

LilScorpioo another scorpio JLO lover!!! Yesss and shall we dance!! Must watch second act its beautiful!!

[@denanewton1518]

You can say what you want about JLo but she does have some iconic movie roles. I loved how she always balanced music and movies. My favorite is the wedding planner

[@patreeya2279]

People just forget how good actress she is because of the “J.Lo thing”. I believe Second Act will do her justice. Such a good and inspiring movie.

[@mal5043]

Patreeya the way she played Harlee in Shades of Blue was good too

[@blancaborjas2562]

Is not that she needs to start taking challenging roles like Hartley ..shades of blue!

[@brendagrullon7455]

forgot one her best roles "enough"

[@7pounds_]

Brenda Grullon i was about to comment the exact same thing 💯🙌🏼

[@mal5043]

well, she played Harlee in Shades of Blue very well too

[@thalia9789]

That's honestly her best movie. I stop and watch it every time it comes on TV

[@thalia9789]

@@mal5043 That show was so underrated! I truly enjoyed it

[@Rebecca-xx2ey]

Enough was her MOST ICONIC ROLE c’mon now that’s the only reason why I clicked on this video 🙄

[@lucialu833]

Watch 'Angel eyes' jlo and Jim Caviezel!

[@iamkhonsu]

I love her as an actress. I asked Vincent D’Onofrio on Twitter about The Cell and he said the role still gives him nightmares.

[@azteca6695]

Oh! 😱

[@juliohernandez5230]

The cell is such an underrated gem ,check that out ,u not gonna regret it

[@Alejandro_726]

I love it

[@jewelcee1419]

How could they not do “ENOUGH “ like seriously tht was one of her best movies!! Disappointed GQ

[@UlrichUlrich]

This segment should've included the underrated U-Turn: along with Out Of Sight, it's maybe her best performance - as a native american femme fatale!

[@kkain123]

I just wanted to see her talk about Selena. That is her iconic role! Why they didn't talk about the movie Enough? That was a powerful movie for her!

[@mattbernabe]

'The Cell' is underrated! Visually beautiful!

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

mattbernabe just rematches it again, it still holds up as it first did. One of the best thrillers ever. 😊🇨🇦

[@Tigris797]

my favourite show is Enough 😂 although it’s nowhere near a great movie but every time i wanna see a thriller that’s like kinda low grade, i would watch Enough. i grew up with it and i still love the suspense it gives me.

[@AxeKick80]

I remember watching Selena in Spanish class my senior year of high school 1998-99. That ending was very powerful, with that song and the family sobbing 😢

[@imfamoushero]

Y’all really did Enough like that huh. one of my favorite rewatchables. So influential on me

[@Disney65Fan]

Who would have thought that Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx,Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans all starred in In Living Colour

[@verynice126]

And why Snl is still on, but not in living color.

[@anbar-amanikhurram2969]

Most iconic is Selena

[@jainicole85]

YES!!!!

[@ShiftyReptile]

She's so regal. Where's Enough??? Underrated film.

[@teamhappiness9462]

100% agree its one of my fav films

[@liltiggergirl316]

Best film she made

[@isabellesousa9234]

How did they manage to forget "Enough" - that was always my favorite by her.

[@TeurisGuante]

The cell was an iconic movie

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Great film, really weird and arty.

[@briahumble1858]

Really tho

[@dontxtalk]

Yes, one of my favorite movies

[@genevievemarie9427]

Teuris Guante. I liked it too, the costumes alone were incredible!

[@calxxx]

I think the movie was ahead of its time.

[@karengutloff2004]

I enjoyed this video. Nice to get the actor's take on their roles throughout their career. Jen's roles have been so enjoyable.

[@celinewhite9958]

I love The Cell, Jennifer delivered an outstanding performance 👏👏👏 The Wedding Planner is my all time favorite romantic movies 😍

[@Wigconic.]

JLo already iconic herself without becoming this charscters

[@anggrekbulan100]

💜

[@calxxx]

THIS!

[@lorenamendoza911]

I AGREE!

[@inderahorsford7274]

She has and will always be my favorite actress

[@ChristinaPh]

come on, WHERE IS ENOUGH? Are you kidding? That was the most iconic for me. She changed so many looks in just one movie and her performance was the best. It was such a powerful, strong and brave character that she played

[@vipsectionn]

Wow GQ you guys really dropped the ball. Missed a lot of her iconic roles.

[@arlenacevedo]

I actually loved the back up plan I wish there was a part. 2

[@soonsims]

2:06 even her lash was being dramatic 😂

[@heididupont4582]

I always loved Jennifer and always will,she is very talented and hardworking and such a great inspiration...love you JLO!

[@itspancha]

how could you not ask about ENOUGH!!! Its one of her best roles

[@sabrinavargas2990]

OOh ok but what about ENOUGH! Her character in that movie is sooo strong!

[@juliaw5068]

"Enough" is my favorite J-Lo movie...they didn't even mention it!!

[@dallasalbury6672]

The two they didn't ask her about are my two faves except for second act. That is my new all time favorite of hers by far, followed by Monster in law and enough. Those showcase her acting skills better than anything else. Shades of Blue is just iconic, period. I miss it everyday. She really showed what a truly versatile actress she is in that.

[@todiepkhanh4509]

The Cell was a visually stunning film.

[@IAMKAYYY1]

Why not enough 🤧 but Selena was a classic 🥵 and in living color CLASSIC I love you jlo 😘 second act was a good movie it really was touching

[@EshawnK]

So was “Enough” not iconic?

[@CassieJ4]

I really wish we could have heard her talk about her experiences on "Enough", "Angel Eyes" and "Monster In-Law".

[@happylife5071]

Shades of blue is one of my favorite shows, I really appreciate what she is giving acting wise on the show, I underestimated her, I fell in love with her with that show, I meam her look is not my type but the talent, amazing!

[@musique1o1]

Out of Sight is one of my favorite movies. And the Cell is so underrated. It is so strange to me, I loved the premises, the cinematography. Some critics gave it crap, but I truly enjoyed the thrill of it. Also, the wedding planner will forever be in my top2 romantic comedies. Despite that weirdo childhood friend. Shout out to Karev

[@rileyjohnson9745]

I came to this video specifically to hear her talk about “Enough” and I was thoroughly disappointed...

[@vanessag5449]

She has honestly done some great films and I think she's a great actress- so incredibly beautiful too!

[@BooneLuleyo]

"Out of Sight" remains one of my favorite movies ever. Really underrated. The definition of a cult movie. PS: And I kind of love that "sci-fi crazy's monster movie" Anaconda 😂 Never gets old.

[@tamikhoukha4219]

Love u jlo you're always beautiful woman 😊😘❤❤💋👍👌

[@mickbanner]

She comes across as a woman that has been asked to talk about herself for the last 20 years. Its nicer in this series when stars love to talk about projects they haven't talked about in years

[@jaebee10]

How could you guys not ask her about enough!! Ugh my favorite Jennifer Lopez movie

[@gabrielaferraz7401]

I swear I always remebered Jennifer as the actress I loved! I saw so many movies of her, and hen I grew up I remember googling "movies Jennifer Lopez" and realized how many movies of hers I loved!!! She was amazing, made the best romantic comedies, like the Monsters in Law. And the movie "Enough", she was so great omg

[@justicewillprevail1106]

She’s so beautiful in every age.

[@schannstewart9385]

Angel Eyes best one

[@davidfrederick6003]

I read long ago when JLo learned of a film on Selena would be done, she personally approached her family asking them so she could portray her. They immediately accepted her and she stayed with them, get to know them

[@theresajimenez8055]

Also, Selena's father said that Jennifer was picked out of 2000 women who audition.

[@loucel09]

WHAAAT NO ENOUGH?? Part 2?? Lol enough was such an iconic movie!! 💖

[@miznikki2u]

People are always going on about how youthful and good she looks at "her age". Well, if you are a multi-millionaire you have no excuse but to look anything but your best at ALL times; in my opinion. If half the women her age had her kind of money, i'm sure they would look amazing as well.

[@carla3693]

Say it louder for the people in the back. For sure she has money to get best facial treatments even a good eating habits are essential for how you look also genetics play a huge part. Also sleep sleep is important.

[@elenapopovic6261]

I was gonna say this too. I also appreciate that she doesn't seem to have any botox or filler (if there is any it's very tastefully done). If you look closely you can see her skin looking a little less firm than before and a few tiny fine lines. I hope I can look so good at 50 without needles and scalpels.

[@DanielAraya5]

True money helps but it´s not all of it, there are women half her age with just as much money that don´t look like her.

[@elenapopovic6261]

@@DanielAraya5 some of it I'd definitely genetic lottety

[@caslusfilho]

Hum... I think is besides her money, she ages well AND uses her money well on surgeries or whatever she does to look good. And she looks gorgeous, body and face...

[@abigailwilliams8889]

Enough and Monster in Law??!!!❤️❤️❤️ Love this Queen ❤️

[@thalia9789]

I wish she would've talked about "Enough" that's my favorite movie she's been in! I also really loved Monster In Law, Shall We Dance and Money Train.

[@eepeed]

Going through the playlist of these "breaking down.." videos, I watch my favorites..Ed Norton, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Gyllenhaal then I thought "sure, I watch Jennifer's.. I've seen a bunch of her movies". I completely forgot that she IS a great actress, she's so underrated. Yeah, I like her as a musician and a TV personality, but I really want to see her in more films.

[@mermaidtale1]

monster in law? the back up plan?

[@ohioanalily]

Thank you! Back Up Plan is my favorite movie of hers!

[@thalia9789]

Back Up Plan was so cute!

[@wonderstardust2962]

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[@AlkisenSuper]

The Back-Up Plan is horrible. One of the worst romantic comedies ever.

[@jacobplaylists]

God, I LOVE The Cell.

[@mckayfam3090]

Anaconda 🤣🐍 was too funny. ENOUGH & Selena were my fav.

[@rachaelm4027]

The cell def one of the best films! Jennifer and both Vince’s did an incredible job!

[@Miajayexo]

Selena ❤️❤️

[@babyxoxo1171]

Oh god she’s gorgeous 😍

[@lisajack5108]

All her movies are amazing and iconic

[@bbygrlpt2]

I freaking loveeee Jlo 💕 and she looks beyond gorgeous with dark hair 😍😍😍😍

[@jasmine__1111]

Woah woah she didn't listen to Spanish music until the movie Selena..... I listened to it since I was a toddler

[@Creativelydetermined]

She siaf she wasn't into it

[@ShizukaRose]

She is white washed

[@TejanoBarrera]

Jasmine Ramirez she said she didn’t listen to a lot of it. I don’t listen to much Spanish music either. The only Spanish music I listen to is Tejano.

[@jaslynjones2282]

Yea she was busy using black rappers to "come up"

[@ceciliasalazargarcia7833]

@@jaslynjones2282non black women in showbiz use afro American men to climb up the social ladder. A bunch simp suckers

[@ChessMasteryOfficial]

*Life is too short to be small!*

[@RottedDollface]

The Cell and Out of Sight are my faves🌺🇵🇷

[@notthedoctor8621]

J love her outfit here. The wedding planner is fantastic