Jennifer Lopez, also known as Jay Law, is not only a famous singer and dancer, but also a very successful actress. Despite the fact that at one time, the roles played by Lopez were mainly awarded the Golden Raspberry Award, this did not interfere with her future career. The actress is still being invited to shoot in new projects. Be it full-length films or series with her participation. Jennifer Lopez is not only involved in acting, but also manages to advance in the production field. In addition, she has repeatedly voiced various characters in animated films.
The last project with Jennifer Lopez to date is the series "Good Trouble", in which she just acted as the executive producer. Next year, the actress plans to return to the big screens with the drama Hustlers.
The article details about the best films and series with Jennifer Lopez, which all her fans will surely enjoy.
The Selena (Selena, 1997)
Opens our list of films and TV shows with the Jennifer Lopez musical drama Selena. Cinema is a biopic dedicated to the American singer Selena, who became famous for her performance of songs in the musical style of "techno". This style was especially popular among people who lived in Mexico and the southern states of the USA. In techno, such popular music genres as Latin American pop, rock, polka and rhythm and blues found their combination. The main character of the biopic is the young and energetic singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez. The events of the film tell the story of Selena's life and career - from conquering American music charts to the tragic death at an early age.
The Anaconda (Anaconda, 1997)
An adventure horror film about a giant snake living in the jungle of the Amazon. The main characters of the picture are members of a small film expedition who hope to find and photograph the lost Indian tribes. During their trip along the river, they encounter a mysterious stranger, allegedly shipwrecked. Heroes take a man on board, not even suspecting that he wants to use them for his own purposes.
But the stranger has one goal - to catch the giant anaconda, which, according to legend, lives in the very center of the impenetrable Amazonian jungle.
The Cell (The Cell, 2000)
In this rather controversial fantasy horror, Jennifer Lopez played Katharina Dim - a psychiatrist who uses a new revolutionary method of treatment in her work. The fact is that she literally knows how to penetrate the subconscious of her patients, revealing all their secrets and hidden desires. Once, an FBI agent turns to Katarina for help. A woman is offered to penetrate the subconscious of a serial maniac, who is currently in a coma. Before killing his victims, he subjected them to the most inhuman tortures and perversions. The FBI suggests that the last girl he abducted might still be alive. Now everything depends only on Dr. Dim - will she be able to figure out the nightmare consciousness of the ruthless maniac and find out the location of his torture chamber?
The Wedding Planner (The Wedding Planner, 2001)
Continues the list of the best films and series with Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy "Wedding Planner". The main character Mary Fiore earns by organizing wedding ceremonies for wealthy clients. In her business, she is a true professional, however, her own personal life leaves much to be desired. The fact is that Mary is completely absorbed in work, so she does not have time to even think about falling in love with someone.
Everything changes when fate brings her to Steve Edison. Thanks to this meeting, the girl understands that in her life, too, there may be a place for love and personal happiness. However, Mary's joy does not last long. Soon, she finds out that Steve is going to get married himself and, even worse - his bride plans to order a wedding anywhere else than at Fiore agency!
"Unfinished Life" (An Unfinished Life, 2005)
The plot of the film revolves around a character named Einar Gilkison. Ten years ago, a man lost his only son in a car accident and still can not survive the tragedy. Einar no longer sees the point in his own life and spends all his time on a remote ranch. The only close person for him is an old friend of Mitch, who was once badly crippled by a grizzly bear.
Once the bride of the deceased son Einar Jin arrives at the ranch. His relationship with the girl is not the best, so this event does not suit the hero at all. Gene herself is also going through difficult times: lack of money, a quarrel with her common-law husband and the need to take care of the little girl she brought with her. The situation becomes even more confusing when Einar finds out that this girl is actually his own granddaughter.
Lila & Eve (Lila & Eve, 2015)
Another worth watching crime thriller from our list of movies and TV shows with Jennifer Lopez. The plot of the picture tells the story of two mothers who join together to take revenge on the murderers of their children. Lila’s son accidentally finds himself in the epicenter of a street shootout and dies from a gunshot wound. After that, the already difficult life of a single mother turns into a real nightmare. Trying to somehow reconcile with what happened, Leela begins to attend a support group, where she meets Eve. Eve shares the grief of her new girlfriend, as her own son passed away in similar circumstances. Women are united not only by a common tragedy, but also by a thirst for justice. Unfortunately, local authorities cannot punish criminals by law, so the heroines decide to take matters into their own hands.
The Shades of Blue series with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta (Shades of Blue, 2016)
In the filmography of the actress, you can find only seven television shows, in most of which she played only supporting roles. That is why the series Shades of Blue (2016) with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta deserves special attention. The events of the picture unfold in New York, and the main character is detective Harley Santos (Jay Law). In the service, a woman is constantly surrounded by corrupt colleagues who accept money in exchange for various concessions, services and suppression of crimes. Harley herself takes bribes, justifying herself by the fact that she will not be able to fully provide her daughter with a net salary. Once Santos comes across the FBI who give her a choice: a prison and a ruined reputation or the position of a “mole” in his own area. The woman understands that now she will have to betray people whom she has considered her family all her life.
With Jennifer Lopez, the series "Shades of Blue" lasted 2 years and ended in 2018. Many viewers were delighted with it.