“I showed it to him 20 years ago,” says Lopez.
The alternate universe version of Lopez sobs as she watches, reciting the dialogue along with starsRobert RedfordandBarbra Streisand.
“That’s one of mine and Ben’s favorite movies,” she tells EW.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck; Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty; Everett
“We watched it 20 years ago.
I actually showed it to him when we were together last time.”
It follows the ups and downs of their romance, strained by their opposing values, over several decades.
“It was special to me,” Lopez continues of the film.
“Plus, I’m a huge Barbra Streisand fan.
My mother really imparted [this movie] to me.
That was her favorite romantic movie growing up.
So it has a lot of significance for me.”
“I love musicals.
I always have,” she says of the nod toGene Kelly’s most famous number.
“It’s funny, I wanted to do something in the rain.
I didn’t want to make itSingin' In the Rain.
“But I love musicals,” she concludes.
This Is Me…Now: A Love Storyis streaming exclusively onPrime Video.
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