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Nov 2024
1h 9m

Jennifer Lopez (“Unstoppable”)

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“Unstoppable” star Jennifer Lopez talks about her new film and reflects on her decades-long career — including the challenges of being a Latina actress in Hollywood, and her belief in the power of art to inspire and unite. Also on this episode, the Roundtable makes some Thanksgiving TV and movie suggestions.

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