Jennifer Lopez Reveals Losing 1996 Evita Role to Madonna

Jennifer Lopez revealed that she auditioned for the role of Eva Perón in the 1996 musical film Evita and had been practicing for weeks before learning the part was already given to Madonna. Despite singing her heart out during the audition, director Alan Parker informed her that Madonna had the role, prompting Lopez to accept the news gracefully. Over her nearly four-decade career, Lopez has faced similar setbacks, including auditions for Chicago and Nine, but now stars in her first major film musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, which she also produces. She described the challenges of filming Kiss of the Spider Woman, including performing a complex song in one take without coverage due to budget and time constraints. Lopez expressed pride in her career trajectory, finding the timing right for this musical role after many years of hoping to star in such films. Fans can look forward to seeing Kiss of the Spider Woman in theaters on October 10.