Jennifer Lopez’s imagination has no limits. her new musical movie This is me…now: love storyis full of fantastical, flashy visuals, including a wedding montage, a sweaty dance sequence in the “Heart Factory,” and a giant hummingbird flying over her on a tropical island. Exactly what a Leo does!
But the astrological connections don’t end there. There are many references to zodiac signs and horoscopes in the movie. At the premiere earlier this week, Lopez wore a zodiac-inspired dress by Zuhair Murad Haute Couture.
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Most importantly, there’s an entire “Zodiac Council” made up of celebrity guest stars who play the signs of the zodiac and act like a Greek choir throughout the film, commenting on Lopez’s love life from above. to do (and seek to influence). For example, we have Jane Fonda as the Sagittarius Goddess, Trevor Noah as the Libra God, and Jennifer Lewis as the Gemini Twins.
In the film’s press notes, Lopez describes this group of characters:
“I decided early on that this story would include a zodiac council, like a Greek choir. This represents all the people who comment on your personal life. You have a girlfriend talking about you. You have co-workers, family, all of that. In my case, you add the media to that. There’s always a choir of Greeks commenting on my life. So we said, we need to always show this hopeless romantic that people are watching. And Dave [Meyers, the director] The main character of the story believes in constellations, so he came up with the idea of doing it in this surreal way where all the constellations are aligned. ”
Regarding casting, Lopez said, “I love all of those people, but I think people who have philosophies about love and life that resonate with me, they’ll understand what I’m trying to do here.” “I wanted people to come,” he said. All were selected and handpicked for this purpose. ”
Before that, we tracked the performers of the Council and their actual zodiac signs in order of the astrological calendar.
Aries: Jay Shetty
Actual sign: Virgo (September 6)
This author, podcast host, and life coach is a good fit for an Aries, except for his anger. He dropped some inspirational tidbits for Lopez, including saying, “After all the emotional whiplash, she needs stability.” She spoke as if she were appearing in a TED talk.
Taurus: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Actual sign: Libra (October 5th)
J.Lo (supposedly) said that if she was going to talk about the star, she’d bring in a professional. Featuring astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. However, “Humans are self-sufficient and their technology has made us obsolete” and “We must respect the ebbs and flows of the universe.”
Gemini: Jennifer Lewis
Actual sign: Aquarius (January 25th)
The film legend has double duty in Congress as a Gemini, but she’s actually an Aquarius, another air sign. She encourages her on-screen girlfriend J.Lo to discover her life lessons for themselves. “Let her go out and explore. She will learn.”
Cancer: Sofia Vergara
Actual sign: Cancer (July 10)
It’s a game! Vergara is an interesting twist on the emotion-focused water sign. “I think you can see your father’s house from here!” she said, looking down from the installed council…check notes…outer space.
Leo: Post Malone
Actual sign: Cancer (July 4th)
Even though he’s a Cancer IRL, the singer had a huge responsibility to represent both signs of Lopez and her husband, Ben Affleck. Interestingly, he plays this figurehead with lines like Thirsty Brother: You look cool with bangs,” and “Do you like Leos? What do you think about younger men?” this Who does J.Lo turn to for relationship advice?
Virgo: Kim Peter
Actual sign: Virgo (August 27)
It’s another match! The pop singer’s lines are limited to short, sweet exclamations like “It’s the same!” and “Goodbye, Pisces,” and “Amazing!” (However, if you want to hear more Kim Petras songs, stream her new Girlfriend EP. Slut Pop Miami, just went down this week. )
Libra: Trevor Noah
Actual sign: Pisces (February 20)
former daily show The host brings talk show direction to his role as a Libra. “She runs through them like a cannibal, but that’s not what’s happening. It’s not her. teeth” he says in one scene.
Scorpio: Kiki Palmer
Actual sign: Virgo (August 26)
Known as a fan of astrology, Palmer is a die-hard Virgo, but doesn’t seem to mind playing a different sign. She thanked J.Lo on Instagram, writing, “I’m so happy to be a part of this vision, thank you @jlo♥️ You continue to inspire me with your dynamic career.” Ta. Palmer brings her natural charisma and humor to the role, including an impeccable impression of Maya Angelou.
Sagittarius: Jane Fonda
Actual sign: Sagittarius (December 21st)
Yet another match! But Fong does more than make a cameo appearance. She has also championed J. Lo and Affleck’s love story behind the scenes. “I want you to know, I don’t really know why, but I feel invested in you and Ben, and I really hope this works out,” Fonda told her It is said that he spoke. monster of righteousness Co-star. Her Sagittarius personality is similarly instilled in Lopez. “She looks smart, beautiful, and very strong. Why does she always need to be with someone?” she says at one point.
Capricorn and Aquarius: not shown
Sorry to those with birthdays between December 22nd and February 18th, but J.Lo did not include these two zodiac signs in her council. What does she have against these signs??
Pisces: Sadhguru
Actual sign: Virgo (September 3)
Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, and founder of the Isha Foundation, beloved by celebrities and the internet. Now he can add acting to his resume. He shows off his own wisdom on screen in the form of Pisces. “The stars can speak their minds, but what’s deep inside…” Post Malone concluded, adding, “Eventually it will come out.” Sadhguru also serves as the officiant in one of the film’s many wedding scenes.
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