ENTERTAINMENT
Jennifer Lopez, Matt Damon ditch Ben Affleck for ‘Unstoppable’ premiere
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon attend ‘Unstoppable’ premiere in Toronto without Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon attended the premiere of their sports drama, Unstoppable, on Friday at the Toronto Film Festival, but the producer of the movie and the diva’s ex-husband, Ben Affleck, didn’t come along.
Lopez portrays the role of a supportive mother of five in the movie, which is produced by Affleck’s production company Artists Equity.
According to Variety, hordes of fans surrounded the red carpet to catch a sight and maybe click a picture of Lopez and her co-stars Jharrel Jerome, Don Cheadle and Bobby Cannavale.
Jerome plays a college wrestler in Unstoppable who aspires to set a professional career in the sport.
It is based on the inspirational true tale of Anthony Robles, a wrestler at Arizona State University who, despite losing his right leg at birth, grew stronger and eligible for the game.
Robles, who also attended the premiere, expressed is excitement on the project, after receiving a two-minute standing ovation.
“It’s still hitting me tonight,” he said. “I’m so proud. I couldn’t be any happier.”
Lopez also shared her thoughts, talking about the hardships Robles’ mother Judy faced throughout the years supporting her son.
“When I read the script I felt like so many woman including myself could relate to the struggles she’s gone through,” Lopez said. “The story being Latino was so inspiring. It grabbed me.”
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Drew Barrymore reveals valuable lesson she learned from acting career
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Britney Spears’ cover sparks outrage from original artist
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Louis Tomlinson, Zara McDermott’s romance takes serious turn
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Jennifer Aniston’s dating difficulties revealed
-
NEWS1 day ago
Billie Eilish reveals secret to her ‘newfound’ vocal freedom
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Lindsay Lohan lands first lead TV role in new series ‘Count My Lies’
-
ENTERTAINMENT1 day ago
Jessica Alba speaks out for astronauts after Blue Origin backlash
-
NEWS1 day ago
Ahmed Suale murder trial: Court orders Police to file bill of indictment