Jennifer Lopez has made headlines on several occasions this year, once by starring in Atlas, the AI sci-fi thriller with Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown, and also when she announced she was postponing her tour, which was not selling enough tickets to be a profitable endeavor. However, a rough year for Lopez fans is about to hit another bump in the road, as one of her recent hits that earned an 88% score from critics and a 65% rating from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes just got a devastating streaming update. Hulu has officially announced that Hustlers, the 2019 crime drama in which Lopez stars alongside Constance Wu, Cardi B, Lizzo, Julia Stiles, and more, will depart the platform at the end of the month on November 30 with no new streaming home in sight.
Hustlers was written and directed by Lorene Scafari and was inspired by the New York Magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler. Scafaria made her directorial debut in 2012 on Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, the dark romantic comedy starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley, which she followed up by directing several episodes of New Girl, the classic sitcom starring Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, and Lamorne Morris. After her work on Hustlers, Scafaria was tapped to direct three episodes of the hit HBO series, Succession, and she has also been confirmed to be involved with Rachel Sennott’s untitled comedy series in the works at HBO. She also recently wrote the script for Under the Boardwalk, the animated movie starring Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, and Bobby Cannavale.
What Else Has Jennifer Lopez Been in Lately?
Before her role in Atlas, Jennifer Lopez also starred alongside Joseph Fiennes and Gael García Bernal in The Mother, the action thriller streaming on Netflix. She also teamed up with Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Coolidge for Shotgun Wedding, the Prime Video Original movie that also stars Lenny Kravitz. She even worked with with Owen Wilson for the 2022 romantic comedy, Marry Me, also starring Game of Thrones veteran John Bradley and directed by Kat Coiro. Lopez will next star opposite Jharrel Jerome in Unstoppable, due in theaters on January 16, 2025.
Hustlers stars Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and was written and directed by Lorene Scafaria. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watch Hustlers before it leaves Hulu on November 30.
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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Spanx SpanxSculpt ReDefine 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.
NYDJ Barbara Jeans
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Gap High Rise ‘70s Flare Jeans
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Frame The Icon Raw Hem Flare Jeans
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