23 years after their love at first sight in Manhattan, J-Lo reunites with Ralph Fiennes

The English actor presented an award to the woman with whom he co-starred in the famous 2002 romantic comedy.

It’s hard to imagine Voldemort as a romantic comedy hero… And yet, 23 years ago, before playing the big villain of Harry Potter, Ralph Fiennes still had a nose when he fell under the spell of Jennifer Lopez.

In Love at first sight in ManhattanJ-Lo played a maid who made a golden boy of New York politics fall for him. A stunning glamorous couple, who met in Palm Springs this weekend.

Jennifer Lopez was honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in California. And it is Ralph Fiennespassing through the American west coast to support Conclavewho presented the American star with his prize.

In a sweet and moving speech, Fiennes compared Lopez to her character from the 2002 romantic comedy: “This cleaning lady, in fact, had extraordinary wings that unfolded and she flew away. But in this life, in this story, I think Jennifer has already been flying with determination from a young age. Because I think she knows that she has something within her that she must honor (…) By rising, she honors and fulfills her extraordinary creative spirit (…) She has incredible talents. She is an incredible dancer and singer. She is a magnificent actress“, concluded the actor before hugging his former comrade on stage. Enough to make you want to see a sequel to Love at first sight in Manhattan ?