Interviewed by The Guardian,
Jennifer Lopez et Jharrel
Jerome talked about the film Unstoppable. In the sports drama film, the two stars play a mother-son duo. Besides, the mother and her son, Judi et Anthony
Roblesfrom real life were also present during this interview.
As for the story, the film is based on the high school and university career of wrestler Anthony Robles. If Jennifer Lopez plays the role of the mother, Jharrel Jerome plays the wrestler in the film. Particularly captivating, the film retraces both the victories and the defeats of the athlete. He also returns to personal aspects such as domestic violence. Subject on which the 55-year-old actress spoke about her own experience.
Jennifer Lopez: victim of domestic violence
Unstoppable focuses heavily on the difficult relationship between Judy Robles and Rick, Anthony's stepfather, played by Bobby Cannavale. Jennifer Lopez previously played the role of a woman victim of domestic violence
in the movie Enoughin 2002. However, she affirms that her performance in Unstoppable had nothing to do with
Enough.
“I thought it was more about
the story of the Roblesand it was kind of like taking Judy's experiences and her feelings about these things and then taking what I know and understand and putting it in there“, she confides to the media.
Jennifer Lopez: a reference to Ben Affleck?
In her enthusiasm, Jennifer Lopez spoke of “complicated relationships“. “And we've all been through complicated relationships in our lives, so we all understand that to some extent when you're in a place where you're like, this is not okaythat it doesn't suit you, that it seems a little strange to you, that it seems a little abusive“, she continued.
Words which undoubtedly suggest his personal life, in particular his recent divorce with
Ben Affleck. After all, the couple's separation came as a shock to all fans. The many questions surrounding this divorce have left room for much speculation.
