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16 details you may have missed in Jennifer Lopez's 'This Is Me... Now: A Love Story'
16 details you may have missed in Jennifer Lopez's 'This Is Me... Now: A Love Story'
Ayomikun Adekaiyero,Olivia SinghFeb 17, 2024, 19:24 IST
Jennifer Lopez in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
Jennifer Lopez has released a new movie on Prime Video tied to her latest album "This Is Me... Now."
"This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" is an ode to Lopez's journey to find true love.
"This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" is filled with homages to Jennifer Lopez's life.
The new movie, which Lopez cowrote, follows the Artist (Lopez) as she tries and fails — then tries and fails again — to find the love of her life.
Lopez has said in interviews that the movie is based on her life and her latest album, "This Is Me… Now," which is also out now. Lopez also references her first relationship with her now-husband, Ben Affleck, which ended in 2004. The pair rekindled in 2021 and married the following year.
Here's what to know about the biggest easter eggs in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story," including Affleck's role and the identities of the Zodiac Council.
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The Artist describes the Legend of the Hummingbird at the beginning of the movie.
Artwork of Taroo and Alida in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
The motorbike scene is likely a reference to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's breakup in 2004.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on a motorbike in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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There are numerous references to the zodiac in the movie. This is likely because Lopez cares a lot about astrology.
Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story" coincides with her latest studio album.Prime Video
Affleck makes a cameo as TV anchor Rex Stone.
Ben Affleck as Rex Stone in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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Lopez references her hit song, "Jenny from the Block," in the movie's first song, "Hearts and Flowers."
Jennifer Lopez in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
The Zodiac Council is filled with cameos, including Keke Palmer, Jane Fonda, and Post Malone.
Jane Fonda as Sagittarius in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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During the wedding scene, the Artist puts one ring over another, hinting at her numerous marriages.
A wedding scene in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
The Zodiac Council seems to reference "Scandoval."
Jane Fonda and Keke Palmer, left, in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story." Tom Sandoval, right, at the season 11 premiere of "Vanderpump Rules."Prime Video; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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The Artist watches the 1973 movie "The Way We Were" partway through the story.
Jennifer Lopez's character the Artist watching "The Way We Were" starring Barbra Streisand in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video; Columbia Pictures
Keke Palmer's Scorpio references Lopez's hit song "Love Don't Cost A Thing."
Keke Palmer as Scorpio in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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The Love Addicts Annonymous Group leader is played by Paul Raci.
Paul Raci in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
In a flashback scene to the Artist's childhood, she's holding a lion stuffed animal. Lopez and Affleck are both Leos.
A young version of the Artist, played by Bella Gagliano, in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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Lopez may have recreated a love note from Affleck in the fireplace scene.
A burned letter in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
The Artist gives away her crown and flowers in the wedding scene. This is a small hint she isn't getting married.
Jennifer Lopez in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video
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The final scene is an homage to "Singin' in the Rain."
Jennifer Lopez, left, in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story." Gene Kelly, right, in "Singin' in the Rain."Prime Video; MGM
The first part of the movie hints that the Artist is the rose, but she's actually the hummingbird.
Jennifer Lopez in "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story."Prime Video