Fri Sep 12 04:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Jennifer Lopez revealed that she auditioned for the role of Evita in the 1996 film but was informed by the director, Alan Parker, that Madonna already had the part. Lopez is now starring in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a movie musical adaptation of the stage show, alongside Tonatiuh and Diego Luna. Lopez plays a movie star who portrays a deadly spider woman. The film is set against the backdrop of Argentina’s Dirty War and tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two cellmates. Lopez shared that she had dreamt of starring in a musical since childhood. The movie was challenging to make due to budget and time constraints.

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**Jennifer Lopez Reveals Past “Evita” Audition, Now Stars in “Kiss of the Spider Woman”**

**Los Angeles, CA** – Jennifer Lopez revealed at a post-screening Q&A of her new movie musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman” that she once auditioned for the coveted role of Eva Perón in the 1996 film adaptation of “Evita.” Lopez recounted the experience, stating that after singing her heart out for director Alan Parker, she was informed that Madonna had already been cast.

Now, Lopez is finally realizing her musical dreams in Bill Condon’s big screen adaptation of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” alongside Tonatiuh and Diego Luna. Lopez takes on the role of Ingrid Luna, a movie star famous for playing a deadly spider woman.

The film, set during Argentina’s Dirty War, follows the story of Luis Molina (Tonatiuh), a gay window dresser, and Valentin Arregui (Luna), a political activist, as they forge an unlikely friendship while imprisoned together.

Lopez shared her lifelong dream of starring in a musical, harking back to her childhood and watching “West Side Story.”

“Kiss of the Spider Woman,” based on the novel by Manuel Puig, premiered at Sundance in January. The film, from Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and LD Entertainment, hits theaters on October 10.

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