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Jennifer Lopez might have begun her career on TV, but now she is one of the most recognized actresses and singers around the world. Apart from revolutionizing Latin Pop and the Pop genre in the music industry, Lopez is also a pretty talented actress.
However, there was once a time when Lopez was offered only ‘maid’ roles, which made her fight her way through to the top. Soon, her determination bore fruit, when she was considered too pretty to be cast alongside Matthew McConaughey in her first romantic comedy,The Wedding Planner.
Jennifer Lopez was Considered Too Pretty to be inThe Wedding Planner
WhenJennifer Lopezwas cast in the 2001 film,The Wedding Planner, she had already made quite a name for herself. Her debut album and other acting ventures had earned her rave reviews and made her one of the most signaled-out talents of that time.
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Talking about her initial days and how she ended up being cast oppositeMatthew McConaughey, Lopez stated in an interview withVariety,
When I started in the industry, I remember we talked about that I would always go in for what they would call the maid, the dishwasher…I had to kind of break out of that, and convince somebody to put me in the first romantic comedy, which was The Wedding Planner.
But lobbying for the romantic comedy wasn’t too easy for the director, Adam Shankman, who washesitant to cast the actresssince she was ‘too pretty’ for the part. Talking toThe Globe and Mail, Shankman remarked,
What bride is going to think it’s a good idea to have Jennifer Lopez around her fiancée?
The director, however, had to soon give away and decided to take a chance when Lopez did not back down. The film might not have been as successful critically, but it was sure a hit and is now one of the best cult-classic romantic comedies of all time.
Jennifer Lopez’s Casting inThe Wedding PlannerHelped the Film
While the studio might have been hesitant to cast Jennifer Lopez in a romantic role due to her looks, it was ultimately her casting that ended up helping the film a lot. By the time the film came around to be shot, Lopez was a world-famous star thanks to her singing career, leading to the film getting recognition due to her star power.
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Furthermore, the dual casting of Lopez andMatthew McConaughey helpedthe film get more funds, as Shankman revealed to The Globe and Mail.
So I was able to shoot them like stars.he makeup, hairdressing and costumes, as well as the lighting, framing and locations [a dreamy San Francisco] all conspire to make them more than people. They’re super-people, what we ordinary mortals yearn to be. It harks back to a time where Cary Grant and Carole Lombard were portrayed as average Joes.
As we look back at Jennifer Lopez’s brilliant career, her journey to success inThe Wedding Planneris a testament to her unwavering determination and talent. Despite the many hesitations about her casting, Lopez’s star power ultimately elevated the film and contributed to its success, now making it a cult classic.
The Wedding Planneris available to be streamed on Amazon Prime.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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