Jennifer Lopez is an icon. She is known for being a multitalented actress and musician, starring in numerous films over the years as well as maintaining a thriving music career. Now, she’s taking on potentially her biggest challenge yet, playing Ingrid Luna in the remake of The Kiss of the Spider Woman. Lopez has already received a rave reception for her performance, and now the film’s director is explaining why the pop “diva” was perfect for the role.
While diva has been a pejorative term in the past, with it often being synonymous with a “difficult woman,” it has been reframed in recent years. According to Beyoncé, “a diva is the female version of a hustler,” which is exactly the context that writer-director Bill Condon spoke in when he talked about JLo. The filmmaker explained that in a world where the “contemporary diva” is becoming less popular, JLo is thriving, which made her perfect for the role in the 2025 movie release, The Kiss of a Spider Woman. He told EW:
