Jennifer Lopez talks about how she got “very skinny” for her new movie

Jennifer LopezHer appearance in the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman made her appear noticeably thinner, leading many to speculate on the reason behind the physical transformation.

She has now confirmed why she appeared the way she did, and the reason is a far cry from what some fans assumed at the time, which was that her divorce had taken a physical toll on her.

One expert also noted that Jennifer Lopez likely weighed around 125 pounds during that period, adding that she must have lost at least 10 pounds for the film.

Speaking to Gayle King on Sunday Mornings, Jennifer Lopez revealed why she looked noticeably thinner in Kiss of the Spider Woman.

She claimed that the “too skinny” look was because one of her characters was a “blonde Hollywood bombshell,” which hinted that she wanted to fully embody the part.

This remark helped put to rest rumors that Lopez’s thin appearance was a result of her being deeply affected by her 2024 breakup from Ben Affleck, which happened around the same time the film was being filmed.

However, the transformation was no easy feat, according to functional nutritionist Monica Barrier, who also claimed that Lopez lost about 10 pounds for the role.

“It’s very impressive to see a woman in her 50s lose 10 pounds this way for work,” the nutritionist said of the 56-year-old beauty. Daily Mail.

Bartier added: “It shows how much she wants to look her best for her job. This is definitely not easy.”

Bartier also shared more about what she thought about Lopez’s physical transformation in the film and how it compares to her typical look.

“Jennifer is 5 feet 5 inches, so I would put her at a size four, and I would say her weight was down to about 125 pounds when she did the musical last year,” she said.

“Her normal weight seems to be 135 pounds and a size six because she has a lot of muscle tone from constant training; muscle weighs more than fat,” Bartier added.

She went on to say that getting thinner happened in about a month, and dieting must have played a major role.

Bartier also said Lopez may have given up sugar, dairy and unhealthy carbohydrates, opting instead for high-fiber foods and meals containing protein.

“The best way to lose weight quickly is to stop eating sugar in any form, because your body loves to store sugar,” she said. “If you stick to protein, vegetables, and high-fiber foods, you’ll stay on the lean side.”

A few days ago, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” officially premiered in New York, and both Lopez and Affleck appeared on the red carpet.

The two looked friendly while posing for photos, with Affleck even putting his hand around Lopez’s waist at one point.

Interestingly, he also spent some time talking about Lopez’s performance in the film, which he executive produced.

“She’s amazing in the movie,” Affleck said. “I can’t wait for you, the audience, to see the movie. I’m as proud of this movie as any I’ve ever been in. I’m really excited to be here tonight.”

“She was going to give it her all, and she did,” Affleck continued about his ex-wife. “I worked extremely hard. You can see all her many talents. “She’s someone who grew up watching classic musicals.”

The appearance marks the former couple’s first red carpet appearance since their split in 2024, which was officially finalized later this year.

While it seems that they have completely closed this chapter of their lives, Lopez recently revealed how difficult it was to deal with the breakup, especially since it coincided with their work on the new movie.