Days before the world premiere of the anticipated stripper thriller Hustlers, its star Jennifer Lopez took to Instagram to announce that she'd be taking one lucky winner and a friend with her to the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The rules of the contest were fairly simple: Text the number provided with your Instagram handle, your name, and your location.
The gag? It's J.Lo's actual phone number.
The actress and singer's 100 million Instagram followers sprung into action, spamming their fave in hopes that they would win the contest and get to accompany the megastar to the premiere. But there could only be one winner, and the lucky fan and a friend were flown out to Toronto to watch the film with J.Lo (and her super chic new bob).
Unfortunately, I was a little too late to enter the contest, but I did text J.Lo just to see how the whole thing would shake out (and to see if she's team iPhone or Android). Shockingly enough, she responded! Well...kinda.
So yeah, I definitely let out a tiny shriek at the thought of the Jennifer Lopez sliding into my iMessages. I'm a huge fan of her acting—saying that I know the dialogue of The Wedding Planner in its entirety is not an exaggeration by any means. Now, it may just be a marketing strategy, but it's a very good one, allowing fans to engage with the superstar on (what feels like) a very personal level.
Kicking yourself for missing on out the contest? No worries; you can still keep up with all of the queen's latest projects via text and send her all the kissy-face emojis your heart desires.
Until then, make sure to check out J.Lo and her crew in Hustlers when the blockbuster hits theaters on September 13.
For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
RELATED STORIES
-
Pamela Anderson’s Makeup-Free Streak Continues, From Paris to LondonAnderson ditched a glam squad for the 2023 Fashion Awards last night.
-
Amal Clooney Goes Two-for-Two This Week, This Time in Glitterball Gold and Bronze
In black the night prior, Clooney shone—literally—in Atelier Versace.
-
Richa Moorjani Is 'Fargo' Season 5’s Moral Center—But She Almost Didn’t Let It Happen
The actress opens up about how imposter syndrome made her believe that she didn’t belong in the ‘Fargo’ universe.
-
Jennifer Lopez Says Ben Affleck Makes Her Feel "More Beautiful" Than She Has in Any Previous Relationship
Well, that's lovely.
-
Even Jennifer Lopez Has Felt “Insecure and Uncertain” About Her Body—and She Shares How She Got Past It
A pivotal connection helped Lopez “realize that I could be stronger than I ever had before.”
-
Jennifer Lopez Helped Exes Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Get to a “Better Place,” Reports Say
“They are all making it work.”
-
Jennifer Lopez Was Supposed to Perform Alongside Madonna and Britney Spears at the 2003 MTV VMAs—Where *That* Infamous Kiss Happened
After Lopez had to drop out to film a movie, Christina Aguilera stepped in.
-
Jennifer Lopez Sang Karaoke at a Nightclub in Italy Over the Weekend
She got so into the performance that she ripped the armpit of her dress.
-
How Timothée Chalamet's "Emotional Intelligence" Will Transform the Character of Willy Wonka
Literally perfect casting.
-
Adam Sandler Brought His Wife Jackie and Lookalike Daughter Sunny to 'The Out-Laws' Premiere
So cute!
-
Nicholas Hoult Told Toni Collette He Still Thinks of Her as His Mom When He Watches One of Her Movies
I love this so much.
