Jennifer Lopez is moving on to the ‘next big thing’ after the movie bombed
By Favour Adegoke | Published: 2025-10-28 19:15:00 | Source: The Blast
Jennifer Lopez The actress has reportedly pulled out of the SCAD Film Festival after her latest film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ failed at the box office.
According to reports, the actress is “done” with the project and has moved on to “the next big thing.”
This comes after it was reported that Jennifer Lopez is “thriving” and has found peace in isolation after the end of her relationship with… Ben Affleck.
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Jennifer Lopez cuts her losses after the failure of her film
The actress is reportedly distancing herself from Kiss of the Spider Woman, after it failed to make an impact at the box office, grossing just $1.6 million after two weeks.
The musical, in which Lopez plays a supporting role, generated Oscar buzz for the singer and received critical acclaim. However, none of the hype helped it achieve commercial success, prompting Lopez to “cut her losses” and move on.
Talk to Rob Schuter’s #Shutterscope“She was done,” the insider noted, adding that she “made the call — no pressure, no spin. “She saw failure and bailed.”
Lopez reportedly canceled her appearance at the Virtuoso Prize after learning that her film would not be shown at the festival.
Another source said of Lopez’s decision: “She doesn’t celebrate failure.” “It’s spinning.”
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People close to the actress also shared that she is looking forward to better things and is focused on her next step.
An alleged friend of the singer said: “Jennifer is not late.” “It’s learning, moving, and reinventing.”
Another source confirmed that Lopez’s decision to abandon “Kiss of the Spider Woman” was not an emotional one but a strategic one.
“She abandoned Spider Woman before she could drag her down,” the insider claimed. “Classic JLo — she calls the shots, and she’s already on her way to the next big thing.”
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The actress is focusing on her career and children, and has no plans to get back together with Ben Affleck
Lopez and Affleck will not be getting back together despite recent speculation that has been rife since the pair were spotted looking cozy on the red carpet for “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
The film is one of the projects Lopez has appeared in since her split from the actor, and Affleck is said to be there just to support her, as hinted at by the several glowing statements he made during an interview at the premiere.
According to the source who spoke to him US Weekly“There’s nothing going on between them” as the actress is instead focusing on her blossoming career and children Max and Emme, 17, who she shares with ex Marc Anthony.
With several months having passed since Lopez and Affleck finalized their divorce in January, a lot has also changed in the actress’s personal life.
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“Jen feels more comfortable in her own skin than ever,” a second source told the outlet.
They added: “There is a sense of independence and peace about her. She is doing really well now.”
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Jennifer Lopez’s new movie has boosted her self-confidence
In “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” Lopez played Ingrid Luna, a seductive woman desperate to escape a dangerous mythical creature, the Spider-Woman (also played by Lopez), whose kiss results in instant death.
Having to play more than one role in her first on-screen musical was undoubtedly daunting, but Lopez pulled it off flawlessly, as evidenced by the rave reviews the project has received since its debut.
That feeling of success is said to still be coursing through Lopez’s veins as she prepares for her upcoming projects, including her “Up All Night” residency scheduled for release in December.
“She hit an all-time high as the movie opened,” a third source said. “It feeds her self-confidence, she feels on top of the world.”
“She feels she has a lot to offer,” they added. “It’s just the beginning.”
The actress said that her ex-boyfriend was not able to love her
Further evidence that Lopez is completely over Affleck, and by extension, her ex-girlfriends, can be seen in the candid statements she made about her past relationships during a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show.”
At the time, Lopez told the host that her exes weren’t able to truly love her.
“They don’t have that. They need to appreciate the little person inside of them. They need to be loved,” she said..
She went on to describe her breakup with Affleck as “the best thing that ever happened to her,” as it pushed her on a journey of self-discovery.
According to the actress, she now feels “more confident in herself” and “self-aware of the things that happened to me.”
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“(I) feel really comfortable and content with being myself, with all the good parts and all kinds of complicated things,” she added.
Jennifer Lopez’s ex-boyfriends react to the actress’s frank statements
Lopez’s comment reportedly didn’t go down well with some of her ex-girlfriends, with one report claiming it left Affleck “furious.”
“He feels like she’s rewriting history. He gave her everything — love, stability, a second chance — and here she is, saying no one ever loved her? It’s insulting,” the #ShuterScoop insider revealed to Rob Shuter.
Lopez’s first ex-husband, Ojani Noa, had a more pointed reaction, which he posted in an angry photo on Instagram over the weekend.
“Stop putting us down. Stop insulting me with your victim card,” the 51-year-old wrote. “The problem isn’t us. It’s not me. The problem is you. You couldn’t keep it in your pants.”
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In addition to accusing the singer of infidelity and claiming she was playing the victim, Noah also criticized Lopez for choosing fame and fortune over their marriage.
He added: “Tell the truth for once. Let people know that you are the problem. You should be embarrassed and ashamed of yourself.”
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