Lizzo has addressed rumors regarding her absence from Jennifer Lopez's musical film. On Wednesday, the 35-year-old singer shared a TikTok video responding to a segment from Lopez's Prime Video documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, where a team member of the "Waiting for Tonight" singer mentioned Lizzo was "not available" for the all-star movie musical This Is Me…Now: A Love Story.
In her TikTok, the "Truth Hurts" singer expressed her surprise, stating, "Ain’t nobody told me nothing. Nobody asked me. J. Lo, I love you.” This clarification from Lizzo arrived shortly after the release of Lopez's film, which features celebrities like Jane Fonda, Keke Palmer, and others as part of a zodiac council analyzing Lopez’s love life.
Additionally, the film includes appearances from Fat Joe as her therapist and Derek Hough showcasing his dance skills. The release of Lopez's documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, followed, offering insights into the production of her musical film and her path to self-love, revealing discussions about potential star appearances including Taylor Swift, Jason Momoa, and others.
Lopez's documentary also highlights the challenges of casting, with several suggested stars including Vanessa Hudgens and Bad Bunny being unavailable. Lopez emphasizes her understanding of the hesitation actors might feel towards projects and shares her own experiences of declining roles. The documentary further explores the complexity of casting Anthony Ramos, who ultimately did not join due to his friendship with Lopez’s ex-husband, Marc Anthony, highlighting the nuanced decisions behind the film's production.
