Jennifer Lopez is still reeling from the reception her new film received following its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday night.
The actress, 55, who rocked a nearly nude, sparkly silver Revenge dress at the film’s premiere amid her divorce from Ben Affleck, posted on social media Saturday that she was “still so excited from last night at #TIFF2024!”
“It was an incredible experience to be surrounded by so much talent and passion for #Unstoppablemovie,” she wrote.
In an interview with People On Saturday, the actress revealed she had second thoughts about wearing Tamara Ralph’s super-revealing gown with head-to-toe side slits held together by black velvet bows.
Jennifer Lopez, 55, stunned in a sparkly, super-revealing Tamara Ralph gown with head-to-toe side slits held together by black velvet bows at the premiere of Unstoppable at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday night.
She carried a metallic clutch by Judith Leiber, accessorized with jewelry by Hassanzadeh and stepped out in platform sandals by Dolce & Gabbana.
“There was a discussion about whether I should do it or not. And I was like, ‘Fuck it,'” she told the outlet.
On Saturday, before holding a post-screening press round to promote Unstoppable, Lopez shared a few snaps of her fall-ready style.
The singer was dressed in a simple yet sexy olive green V-neck sweater and a high-waisted, pleated wrap maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit by Burberry.
She also wore knee-high boots from the brand.
Her hair was styled in a low ponytail and her makeup looked natural with a soft peachy lip.
The Emmy nominee accessorized her look with sunglasses, chunky hoop earrings and several bracelets. She also added a brown crocodile-style handbag.
In an interview with People on Saturday, the actress revealed she had doubts about wearing the sexy ensemble.
“There was a discussion about whether or not I should (wear the dress). And I was like, fuck it,” she told the outlet.
One photo showed Lopez reclining on a lounge chair in front of a window with the Toronto skyline in the background.
The Atlas star said she was “grateful for every moment and the incredible energy of the city.”
Unstoppable is the emotional true story of Anthony Robles, who was born with only one leg. Despite his disability and troubled family life, a determined Robles managed to become an NCAA wrestling champion.
Emmy Award winner Jharrel Jerome, 26, plays the determined athlete. Lopez plays his hardworking mother, Judy.
Lopez introduced the woman she played at the screening, calling her “a woman who poured her heart, soul and blood, literally, into her children, teaching them that nothing is more important than family,” according to Entertainment Weekly.
Before making the post-screening press rounds to promote Unstoppable on Saturday, Lopez shared a few snaps of her fall-ready style.
The singer wore a simple yet sexy olive green V-neck jumper with a high-waisted, pleated, thigh-high slit wrap skirt by Burberry. She also wore knee-high boots by the brand.
“Despite all the obstacles and adversities, she stood up, leading by example, to show her children that they too could be unstoppable,” said the protagonist.
The film has received good reviews so far.
Deadline Pete Hammond praised Jerome de Roble’s portrayal and said Lopez’s performance was “outstanding.”
“Lopez doesn’t often get the credit she deserves, and here we give her everything from the ironic opening scenes, where we see the love and pride this mother feels for her son. She’s terrific,” he said.
Jamie Broadnax of Black Nerds He said Lopez “gives an impressive performance as Robles’ mother, who was a key figure in her life.”
In one photo, Lopez is seen lying on a lounge chair in front of a window with the Toronto skyline in the background. The Atlas star said she was “grateful for every moment and the incredible energy of the city.”
Lopez has received high praise for her work. Deadline’s Pete Hammond wrote: “Lopez doesn’t often get the credit she deserves, and here she gets it all from the ironic opening scenes, where we see the love and pride this mother has for her son. She’s terrific.”
Sporting the same stunning look, she was seen joining her castmates at Deadline Studio to chat about Unstoppable; from left: William Goldenberg, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Jharrel Jerome and Anthony Robles photographed at the Bisha Hotel.
Sitting front and center, she talked about working on the inspiring project with the team sitting with her.
The group discussed the well-received biopic, which is set to hit theaters in December following its TIFF premiere.
Johnnie Oleksinski in the The New York Post He called it one of her “best one-minute performances,” adding, “Her arc as a struggling mother of several children is every bit as compelling as Anthony’s and gets the recognition she deserves.”
The film will be released in theaters in December.
One of the producers of Unstoppable was Lopez’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Ben Affleck, 52, who did not attend the premiere amid their high-profile split.
Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, the second anniversary of their second wedding ceremony, citing “irreconcilable differences.”