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The
musical film, which coincides with the release of Lopez' new
album entitled "This is Me...Now", delves into her love life and
the nature of relationships, including with herself, through the
characters in her self-penned drama.
"It's become more important to me to grow as a person and as an
artist to be more vulnerable and to be more honest about
things," she told Reuters in an interview.
"So this is something that felt very organic for me to do at
this point in my life, with the things that I've gone through
and the things that I've learned."
The actor-singer, 54, who has been married four times, was first
engaged to Affleck in 2002, sparking her hit record "This is
Me...Then", but the wedding was called off in 2003 and the pair
split a few months later.
Fast forward to 2021 and the couple reunited, marrying in July
2022.
"I don't know how comfortable he is being the muse for me," said
Lopez, reflecting on how her 51-year-old husband feels about her
sharing details of their relationship.
"He couldn't be more supportive and loving and kind of
encouraging to me to express myself exactly the way that I want
to, which I find really beautiful and generous of him.”
The 65-minute film, directed by Dave Meyers, showcases some of
the 13 tracks on Lopez' ninth studio album of the same name,
including "Mad In Love" and "Dear Ben pt. II.”
Alongside Lopez, who plays the character called "artist" in the
movie, other parts are taken by actors Sofia Vergara and Keke
Palmer, rapper Post Malone - and Affleck.
“(Affleck) didn't really even understand what I was doing half
the time" during filming, Lopez said.
"That's the blind kind of love and faith that a person in your
life should have for you ... He makes me be braver than I would
normally be on my own...And I'm pretty brave."
"This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" debuts on streaming platform
Prime Video from Friday. The new album is out the same day.
(Editing by Sarah Mills and Mark Heinrich)
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