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Lopez Calls Oscar-Winning “Nomadland” Worst Film, Promotes New Rom-Com

6/12/2026

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Jennifer Lopez Dismisses Nomadland

Jennifer Lopez told Brett Goldstein on his podcast that she calls “Nomadland” the worst type of film despite its Best Picture and Best Actress Oscars.
She prefers musicals, romantic comedies, cites “West Side Story” and “Flashdance” as favorites, and praised McDormand’s performance but did not enjoy the film.
She compared skipping “Nomadland” to avoiding horror movies, except the 2025 “Together,” and promoted her Netflix rom-com “Office Romance,” which premiered June 6.

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Jennifer Lopez Dismisses Nomadland

Jennifer Lopez told Brett Goldstein on his podcast that she calls “Nomadland” the worst type of film despite its Best Picture and Best Actress Oscars.
She prefers musicals, romantic comedies, cites “West Side Story” and “Flashdance” as favorites, and praised McDormand’s performance but did not enjoy the film.
She compared skipping “Nomadland” to avoiding horror movies, except the 2025 “Together,” and promoted her Netflix rom-com “Office Romance,” which premiered June 6.

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