Jennifer Lopez Sizzles in New Role: Kiss & Controversy with Ben Affleck!
JENNY FROM THE BLOCK IS BACK AND SHE'S LOOKING SULTRY IN HER LATEST ROLE
Jennifer Lopez is heating up the big screen once again, and this time she's not holding back on the sex appeal! The 55-year-old diva has landed her most sultry role to date in the upcoming movie Kiss Of The Spider Woman. And, get this, her ex-husband Ben Affleck is one of the executive producers - talk about a complicated love life!
But let's get to the juicy part - Jennifer stars alongside Diego Luna, 45, and they're not just co-stars, they're also lip-locked in the film's trailer! The movie is based on Manuel Puig's 1976 novel of the same name and was previously adapted into a Broadway musical in 1993. This new version promises to be even more sizzling than the original!
Jennifer plays an imaginary figure named Aurora, who was dreamed up by Luis Molina (played by Tonatiuh), a jailed gay hairdresser serving eight years behind bars for 'corrupting a minor'. To escape his misery, Molina imagines films starring Aurora - in a role previously played by Sonia Braga. Talk about a wild imagination!
But what's even more intriguing is the real-life drama playing out behind the scenes. Sources close to the couple claim that Ben has been pushing for a price reduction on their 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom Bel Air mansion, which they originally purchased for $60 million in May 2023. The property was listed for sale in July 2024 for $68 million, but experts say it's overpriced and would need to be reduced by at least 15 percent to attract buyers.
Insurance costs have also proven a major deterrent, with annual fire insurance estimated at $500,000! But don't worry, the couple didn't give up. In August 2024, they reportedly accepted a $64 million offer from a New Jersey couple, only for the deal to fall through due to a family bereavement.
In other news, Jennifer recently wrapped filming on her latest romantic comedy Office Romance alongside Brett Goldstein, best known for his role in Ted Lasso. And if you thought things couldn't get any more complicated, sources claim that Ben wants to sell their mansion and cut ties with the past.
But here's the thing - Jennifer thinks they can get more money for the home, so she wants to keep the price as is. The real estate market isn't cooperating, though, and experts say it would need to be reduced by at least 15 percent to attract buyers. Ouch!
The film Kiss Of The Spider Woman premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January and will hit theaters on October 10, 2025. So mark your calendars and get ready for a steamy ride!
A brief history of the film:
Kiss Of The Spider Woman is not Jennifer's first collaboration with Ben Affleck. They worked together on several projects, including This Is Me... Now, Unstoppable, and even a hilarious Dunkin' Donuts commercial with Matt Damon.
But what you might not know is that the couple met on the set of the comedy Gigli over 20 years ago! They were known as Bennifer back in the day, but their love story didn't quite end well. Despite all the drama, they're still working together - talk about a complicated relationship!
In conclusion, Jennifer Lopez is back and better than ever in her latest role. But what's even more intriguing is the real-life drama playing out behind the scenes. Will she finally sell her mansion with Ben? Only time will tell!
