Jennifer Lopez seems to be an unlikely action star. The actress is mostly known for her rom-com turns in movies like Maid in Manhattan, The Wedding Planner and more recently Marry Me. However, over the last few years, the 53-year-old has been joining more physically demanding movies, and her latest Netflix movie, The Mother, is no exception. After being compared to action star Jason Statham (who she's worked with before), Lopez is opening up about getting a more diverse array of acting opportunities in her 50’s.
During an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, the Hustlers actress was straight-up asked if she could be the next Jason Statham, after her recent action roles in Shotgun Wedding and The Mother. JLo was clearly flattered to be compared to her Parker co-star, though she really doesn't seem to put too much stock in that notion. She, instead, thoughtfully discussed how good it feels to be offered these kinds of roles as she’s gotten older. The 53-year-old actor explained:
