J. Lo's $50 Million Comedy Finally Hits Netflix's Global Chart

Marry Me has become a global Netflix hit. The movie, which earned $50.5 million at the box office when it premiered in 2022, stars Jennifer Lopez as Kat Valdez, a pop star whose collaborator and fiancé cheats on her shortly before their televised wedding, so she decides to accept what she thinks is a proposal from a math teacher (Owen Wilson) in the audience. The Marry Me cast also includes Maluma, John Bradley, Chloe Coleman, Sarah Silverman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Michelle Buteau.

Netflix has now calculated their global chart of the Top 10 most-watched English language movies for the week of June 24 through June 30. Marry Me has landed at No. 4 thanks to 4.3 million views accumulating a total of 8.1 million viewing hours. It is the second-highest-ranked movie on the chart that is not a Netflix original, behind 1997's Kiss the Girls at No. 3. It has also ranked higher than the Netflix original animated hit Ultraman: Rising, which hit No. 5 in its third week on the chart.

Marry Me Has Become A Netflix Success At The Perfect Time

Jennifer Lopez Has Had A Recent Notable Career Setback

Along with her recent Netflix sci-fi hit Atlas, which left the Top 10 chart just two weeks earlier, Marry Me could help boost Lopez's career during a time when she has suffered a notable setback. She recently cancelled a planned summer tour promoting her new album This Is Me… Now. While the officially announced reason was that she had decided to spend more time with her family, the tour had reportedly been selling considerably fewer tickets than anticipated.

This success also comes in spite of the overall disappointing performance of Marry Me when it was released in 2022. While it earned more than $50 million and became the first rom-com to hit No. 1 at the box office over Valentine's Day weekend since About Last Night in 2014, its $23 million budget means that its break-even point was likely $46 million, so it probably didn't turn much of a profit. Marry Me reviews were also lukewarm overall, earning the movie a 61% score on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it just one percent above the threshold to be considered "Fresh."

In addition to boosting the movie's profile in general, the streaming success of the rom-com could also lead to renewed interest in the Marry Me soundtrack, which features several original songs performed by Lopez. While this may not be enough to reignite general interest in the star's tour, it highlights her skills as a musical performer and may boost interest in her other albums, including This Is Me… Now.

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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.

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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.)

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

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.