Affleck Praises Lopez at Spider Woman Premiere

Jennifer Lopez stars as Ingrid Luna/Aurora in Bill Condon’s screen adaptation of the Broadway musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, which opened for audiences on October 10. Director Bill Condon and producer Ben Affleck praised Lopez’s demanding singing, dancing and acting and credited her with serving as a creative leader who helped co‑stars, including non‑dancer Diego Luna and Tonatiuh, find confidence. The film adapts Manuel Puig’s story via the Kander and Ebb musical and uses contrasting aesthetics to separate Molina’s cinematic fantasies from the drab reality of prison. Kiss of the Spider Woman has generated strong fan and critical buzz, with some observers predicting awards attention for Lopez. At the New York premiere, Affleck publicly lauded Lopez, reunited with her on the red carpet and made rare, warm comments about co‑parenting with ex‑wife Jennifer Garner, praising their three children.