February is going to be a great month for the folks still shipping ex-spouses Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, whose movies are incidentally going to be released on the same streaming platform, and that, too, on the very same day. Lopez and Affleck were married from 2022 to 2025, after having rekindled their relationship following a widely publicized engagement in the early 2000s. It was when they were first together that they collaborated as actors on the movies Gigli and Jersey Girl, both of which flopped at the box office. Gigli is infamous in certain circles, and has developed a reputation as one of the worst films ever made. It was during their marriage, however, that they worked together, albeit in a different capacity, on the musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Directed by Bill Condon, Kiss of the Spider Woman featured Lopez along with Andor: A Star Wars Story star Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Elizarraraz. The movie was co-produced by Affleck and Matt Damon through their company, Artists Equity, and will be released on Hulu along with the decade-old action film The Accountant. Starring Affleck, The Accountant made over $155 million at the global box office in 2016, against a reported budget of $44 million. It went on to become a home video favorite, which prompted the release of a sequel, The Accountant 2, last year. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, The Accountant received mixed reviews, and is now sitting at a 53% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, "The Accountant writes off a committed performance from Ben Affleck, leaving viewers with a scattershot action thriller beset by an array of ill-advised deductions."
Jennifer Lopez Received Positive Reviews for Her Performance in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'





Last year's sequel earned better reviews, and grossed a little more than $100 million globally. Kiss of the Spider Woman, on the other hand, tanked at the box office, grossing just $2 million against a reported $30 million budget. It did, however, earn mostly positive reviews. The movie is currently sitting at a "certified fresh" 77% score on RT, where the consensus reads, "Weaving a visually sumptuous web of musical intrigue, Kiss of the Spider Woman showcases beauty in tragedy through wondrous performances by Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh Elizarraraz and Diego Luna." You can watch both films on Hulu starting February 27, and in the meantime, you can check out Affleck and Damon's new action film, The Rip, on Netflix.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44
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My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.
The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026.
Pistola Kinsley Flare Jeans
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Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)
Gap High-Rise ‘70s Flare Jeans
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It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller.
Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.
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