During last month's Golden Globes, Brie Larson experienced a moment she will likely never forget - meeting her idol, Jennifer Lopez. The interaction was emotional and went viral on social media, leaving Larson deeply impacted. On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Oscar-winning actress opened up about the profound effect Lopez has had on her career.
Larson revealed that watching Lopez in the film 'Selena' with her mother was a turning point for her. Despite being traumatized by the experience, she also found herself inspired and realized that acting was her true calling. In Larson's own words, Lopez 'doesn't exist' to her as a mere human being; she holds an almost godlike status.
The Golden Globes encounter was so overwhelming for Larson that she doesn't even remember meeting Lopez on the red carpet. She confessed to being in a state of shock during the entire interaction. When Jimmy Kimmel replayed a clip of the moment, Larson humorously admitted that she probably came off as creepy, acknowledging that she would react the same way if someone approached her with such intense energy.
Surprisingly, Larson has not heard from Lopez since the awards ceremony. While some people have suggested the possibility of the two actresses starring in a film together, Larson expressed doubts. Given her initial reaction and admiration for Lopez, she doesn't see a professional relationship forming between them.
Following their encounter in January, Lopez shared her appreciation for Larson during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1. Lopez recounted her own childhood experiences of seeing Rita Moreno in 'West Side Story' and how that impacted her. She described the moment with Larson as 'lovely' and 'moving,' expressing her gratitude for being able to inspire others in a similar way.
It's clear that Brie Larson's admiration for Jennifer Lopez runs deep. Meeting her idol at the Golden Globes was a profoundly emotional experience, leaving Larson in awe. While a professional collaboration may not be in the cards for the two actresses, the impact of that encounter will undoubtedly stay with Larson for a lifetime.
