In 2000, Jennifer Lopez starred with Vince Vaughn and Vincent D’Onofrio in the science fiction psychological horror film The Cell. Tarsem Singh’s directorial debut is not based on a true story but on a screenplay by Mark Protosevich, who also wrote the screenplays for Poseidon and I Am Legend.
Jennifer Lopez dazzles in a sparkling sequin gown with a fur wrap at the London premiere of The Cell in 2000 (Credit: WENN / Nat Bocking)
Her costumes in the movie, which portrays child psychologist Catherine Deane, were made in collaboration with Japanese production and costume designer Eiko Ishioka.
Born on July 24, 1969, Lopez was 31 years old when the movie premiered on August 18, 2000.
Jennifer Lopez as Catherine Deane, navigating the surreal and psychological landscape in The Cell (Credit: WENN)
Celebrating 20 Years of ‘The Cell’: Jennifer Lopez Reflects
“I can’t believe it’s the 20th anniversary of my 12th Film #TheCell! It’s one of the most exciting experiences I’ve ever had making a movie … from the storyline to the incredible sets and costumes, everything about this movie echoed a limitless mentality,” she wrote on Instagram on August 19, 2020, 20 years after the movie’s release.
“Celebrate with me by watching today anywhere you can stream the movie!” Ben Affleck’s girlfriend added.
Jennifer Lopez wearing a striking armor costume designed by renowned Japanese art director Eiko Ishioka for The Cell (Credit: WENN)
“Tarsem, the director, I think he is such a visual director. He had such an idea of what these bizarre images that he wanted to put in there and kind of going inside the mind of the killer, what that would look like, and what it would be like. First, I‘m in this little boy’s mind, and it’s like all fairy tales and beautiful deserts and costumes. [Then] I drop into the mind of this killer, and it’s, like, the images are so surreal, and in a way beautiful but disgusting, and it’s really an interesting movie because there were no limits,” said the Hollywood star at the time of the release about Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s confident directing style.
The Indian director has also directed the 2006 adventure fantasy film The Fall, the 2011 American fantasy action film Immortals, the 2012 American fantasy comedy film Mirror Mirror, and the 2015 science fiction action thriller Self/less (2015).
Vince Vaughn and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Roles in ‘The Cell’
Vincent D’Onofrio portrayed serial killer Carl Rudolph Starger, and Vince Vaughn starred as Special Agent Peter Novak. Born on June 30, 1959, Vincent Philip D’Onofrio celebrated his 41st birthday on June 30, 2000. Vincent Anthony Vaughn was born on March 28, 1970, and turned 30 on March 28, 2000.
Vince Vaughn as Special Agent Peter Novak and Jennifer Lopez as Dr. Catherine Deane in The Cell (Credit: WENN)
While The Cell remains a landmark in Lopez’s filmography, her sense of style continued evolving on and off the screen. By 2015, Jennifer Lopez was not only known for her acting and music but also her impeccable fashion sense, frequently turning heads with her bold and glamorous choices.
Jennifer Lopez’s Curve-Hugging Fashion Statement
In March 2015, Jennifer Lopez flaunted her fantastic body as she arrived in Los Angeles for “American Idol.”
Jennifer Lopez showcases her curves in a fitted taupe dress while preparing for an “American Idol” taping on March 25, 2015, in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN / Cousart / JFXimages)
The then-45-year-old American actress, author, fashion designer, dancer, producer, singer, and songwriter donned a curve-creating “Lana” stretch leatherette bustier dress from House of CB.
Jennifer Lopez keeps her look effortlessly chic with loose waves and a half-up hairstyle (Credit: WENN / Cousart / JFXimages)
She styled the knee-length pencil dress with a pair of popular Christian Louboutin “Follies Strass” pumps that she also wore to the “Home” premiere.
Jennifer Lopez stuns in a form-fitting taupe pencil dress while heading to an “American Idol” taping (Credit: WENN / Cousart / JFXimages)
Shop the Look: Christian Louboutin’s Follies Strass Pumps
How do you like Jennifer’s taupe bustier dress? You can find her crystal-embellished pumps from Christian Louboutin at Nordstrom and Mytheresa. They feature pointy toes and shiny strass crystals.
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