Ralph Fiennes to Present Jennifer Lopez With Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Palm Springs Fest : ‘Maid in Manhattan’ Reunion

“Maid in Manhattan” co-stars Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes will reunite at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. In a reunion more than 20 years in the making, Fiennes will present Lopez with the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Variety’s 10 Directors to Watchand Creative Impact Awards brunch on Jan. 4.

Released in 2002, “Maid in Manhattan” transposes Cinderella to the world of New York City, starring Lopez as working-class single mother who falls in love with a political heir (Fiennes) after a case of mistaken identity.

Lopez is being honored in recognition of her accomplished multi-hyphenate career that includes work across film, television, music and more, including her turn in the drama “Unstoppable.” Following her breakout role as the eponymous music icon in “Selena,” Lopez forged a formidable film career across all genres, and has continued to find particular success in rom-coms.

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and acclaimed actors,” saidVariety Executive Vice President of Content Steve Gaydos. “This year, she again reminds film fans of her acting prowess and range in the powerful, inspiring awards contender, ‘Unstoppable.’”

In addition to presenting Lopez with her award, Fiennes will be honored alongside the rest of the cast of “Conclave,” which won the Fest’s Ensemble Performance Award.

“’Conclave’is a thought-provoking drama, one which delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense by way of its outstanding ensemble of actors including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati and Isabella Rossellini,” saidFestival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Together, they deliver powerful and multi-layered performances in Edward Berger’s film that will mesmerize audiences throughout this award season.”

The Palm Springs International Film Festival kicks off Jan. 2 and runs through the 13. Passes and tickets are on sale viapsfilmfest.org.

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