Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez once gave her candid opinion about other actresses, including Gwyneth Paltrow. In a 1998 interview published by Movieline, the superstar shared unfiltered thoughts during an important point in her career. The conversation offered a fascinating look at Hollywood dynamics and Lopez's perspective on others in the industry.
Lopez talked about her position in the entertainment business in the interview, calling herself "at the bottom of the A-list of actresses," according to Instyle. When the conversation turned to Gwyneth Paltrow, she spoke candidly and said:
"Tell me what she's been in? I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work."
This seemingly harsh remark implies that Paltrow's romance with Brad Pitt had a major effect on her career. Paltrow and Pitt were a well-known couple at the time, and their connection was widely covered by the media.
It's important to note that Paltrow had already acted in many movies which received positive reviews and contributed to her rise to stardom. She appeared in films such as Sliding Doors, Emma, A Perfect Murder, Seven, and Great Expectations among others.
The interview also revealed Lopez's viewpoint on other actresses. She gave both praise and criticism of Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, and Madonna based on her observations of their professional careers.
It's crucial to remember that the interview was conducted more than 20 years ago when there were differences in the media environment. Lopez later emphasized that her words were frequently misinterpreted and taken out of context.
"I was so misquoted and so taken out of context, and it's a sore subject for me," Lopez said. "I don't like to hurt anybody. I don't like to hurt their feelings. I like to joke, so I do that sometimes. What they wrote in that article hurt people." After reading it she added: "I just sat down and cried for hours."
Lopez has established herself as an outstanding performer with a strong filmography and a successful music career. She is not only a talented actress, dancer, and singer but also a successful businesswoman with ventures including a fashion line, beauty line, alcohol brand alongside several chart-topping records and prominent roles in big-budget films.