January 6th 2025.
It was a truly delightful surprise for fans as two beloved co-stars from a classic romantic comedy of the 00s were reunited after 22 years at a glamorous Hollywood event over the weekend. The Conclave Oscar nominee, 62-year-old Ralph Fiennes, had the honor of presenting his former on-screen partner, Jennifer Lopez, 55, with a special award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Saturday.
Lopez was being recognized for her recent film "Unstoppable" as well as her impressive career spanning several decades, as she received Variety's Legend & Groundbreakers award. It was a heartwarming moment for both actors as they took the stage together, reminiscing about their time working on the beloved rom-com "Maid in Manhattan".
In the film, Fiennes played a Republican senatorial candidate staying at a luxurious New York hotel where Lopez's character, a single mother and maid, worked. As he fondly recalled, "Once upon a time in another life and perhaps in a different epoch of movie storylines, there was this Republican senatorial candidate mooching about in a hotel in Manhattan, and there was as well in this same other life a maid in this hotel."
He continued to praise Lopez's performance, highlighting her character's hidden strength and charm. "This wannabe Republican senator was struck by her good looks, but he couldn’t quite truly see her. This maid was masking something in her demure and mindful way. She was sweet and charming, but actually she was concealing something. She was hiding a kind of superpower."
Fiennes went on to commend Lopez for her unstoppable drive and talent, stating, "You are honoring and fulfilling your extraordinary creative spirit, and sharing it, shining a light on the lives of so many people, inspiring them and brightening their days." Lopez, visibly moved by his words, warmly embraced him on stage as she accepted her award.
Later, she took to social media to express her gratitude, writing, "I cannot thank you enough Ralph Fiennes for your beautiful words and for our little Maid in Manhattan reunion today. It was wonderful to see you. You brought tears to my eyes. I love you. Thank you so much...working with you was one of the great highlights of my career so far. I say so far because I hope I get to do it again someday soon for Maid in Manhattan 2...You never know..."
As fans eagerly await the possibility of a sequel, the two stars continue to hold a special place in each other's hearts. And for fans, this unexpected reunion was a heartwarming reminder of the magic that can be created on screen, and the lasting friendships that can be formed in the process.
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