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In the wake of the superstar’s marriage to Ben Affleck in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony—and to celebrate her 53rd birthday on July 24—the Vogue editors share their favorite Jennifer Lopez films, from classic rom-coms to the critically lauded turns that have earned her a spate of awards.
Selena (1997)
I’m fairly cynical about celebrity documentaries, but J.Lo’s Halftime, available to stream now on Netflix, won me over—not least because it reminded me what a wild career the newly minted Jennifer Lynn Affleck has actually had, starting with her breakout role in 1997’s Selena. Everything that we’ve come to know and love about Jenny from the Block is on full display in her emotional biopic of the ill-fated Tejano star—with a wispy ’90s fringe and lashings of rhinestones thrown in for good measure. —Hayley Maitland
How to watch: Stream on HBO Max, Amazon, Apple TV, or YouTube.
The Wedding Planner (2001)
Surely planning her Las Vegas wedding was a piece of cake compared to the elaborate weddings J.Lo’s character Mary Fiore had to organize in the 2001 film The Wedding Planner? A classic rom-com featuring Matthew McConaughey as the (not actually single) love interest who’s also a client, it’s perfect for an evening curled up on the sofa, and filled with wedding inspo for those due to walk down the aisle soon. —Emily Chan
How to watch: Stream on Amazon, Apple TV, or YouTube.
Maid in Manhattan (2002)
Disclaimer: I haven’t seen Maid in Manhattan for several years, so this could be a case of nostalgia blinding my judgment, but there’s just something so pleasing about this will-they-won’t-they hotel romp. For starters, the casting: Ralph Fiennes! Stanley Tucci! J.Lo’s Elizabeth Taylor-esque bun is also practically its own leading role. Watch for ultimate schmaltz. —Alice Newbold
How to watch: Stream on Amazon, Apple TV, or YouTube.
Monster-in-Law (2005)
As a young gay boy growing up in Thailand, I remember being mesmerized by seeing two icons like J.Lo and Jane Fonda together in a film. From hilariously crude remarks across the dinner table to hair-pulling catfights, Monster-in-Law is high camp at its finest. Sure, it’s not highbrow in the slightest, but there’s something comforting about it, especially because it involves such incredible, successful women not taking themselves too seriously. —Alex Kessler
How to watch: Stream on HBO Max, Amazon, Apple TV, or YouTube.
Hustlers (2019)
There’s so much to love about Lorene Scafaria’s raucous romp about a crew of strippers turning the tables on their clients—Constance Wu’s touching lead performance, the nostalgia-inducing late-2000s soundtrack, a scene-stealing turn from Keke Palmer, a euphoric cameo from Usher—but J.Lo tops the list. As Ramona, the charismatic veteran-turned-ringleader, she radiates star power from the very first scene: a jaw-dropping pole dance to Fiona Apple’s “Criminal” which should really have been enough to secure her the best-supporting actress Oscar in 2020. – Radhika Seth