Edward James Olmos PRAISES Jennifer Lopez Nearly 30 Years After Selena (Exclusive)

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Edward James Olmos is reflecting on his long career and revisiting one of his most iconic roles during a new interview at the premiere of his upcoming film Office Romance, streaming June 5 on Netflix.

Remembering Selena

While speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, Edward James Olmos looked back on his role in the 1997 biopic Selena, where he starred alongside Jennifer Lopez in her breakout performance.

He praised Lopez, noting:

• Her talent and dedication during filming

• The lasting impact of her performance as Selena Quintanilla

• The film’s continued cultural legacy nearly three decades later

• How her career has grown since that pivotal role

Looking back on a legendary career

Edward James Olmos also reflected on:

• His work in My Family and other major projects

• His decades-long journey in Hollywood

• The importance of storytelling in his career

• The lasting influence of his earlier films

Looking ahead: Miami Vice reboot

He also shared thoughts on the upcoming Miami Vice reboot starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan, expressing interest in seeing how the modern adaptation will reinterpret the classic story.

Bottom line

Edward James Olmos is celebrating his legacy while praising Jennifer Lopez nearly 30 years after Selena, as he continues promoting his new Netflix film Office Romance and reflecting on Hollywood’s evolving landscape.