Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez Interview 2019 (cropped)

American singer, actress, and dancer

Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She is one of the most influential Latin entertainers in the United States and has enjoyed a successful career in both music and film.

Early Life

Jennifer Lopez was born in The Bronx, New York City, to Puerto Rican parents. She was raised in a Roman Catholic family and began taking singing and dancing lessons at the age of five. Lopez attended Preston High School and later enrolled at Baruch College, but left after one semester to pursue a career in entertainment.

Career

Acting

Lopez's first major role was as a Fly Girl dancer on the television show In Living Color in 1991. She gained her first leading role in the film Selena (1997), portraying the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination.

Lopez continued to star in a variety of films, including Out of Sight (1998), The Wedding Planner (2001), and Maid in Manhattan (2002). She has also appeared in several critically acclaimed films such as Hustlers (2019), for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Music

Lopez released her debut studio album, On the 6, in 1999, which included the hit single "If You Had My Love". Her second album, J.Lo (2001), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included the hit singles "Love Don't Cost a Thing" and "I'm Real".

She has released several successful albums, including This Is Me... Then (2002), Rebirth (2005), and Love? (2011). Lopez is known for her dynamic stage performances and has embarked on several world tours.

Business Ventures

In addition to her entertainment career, Lopez has launched several business ventures. She has a successful fragrance line, a clothing line, and has served as a judge on the television show American Idol. Lopez also co-founded the production company Nuyorican Productions.

Personal Life

Lopez has been married three times and has two children with her third husband, singer Marc Anthony. She has been in a high-profile relationship with actor Ben Affleck, with whom she was previously engaged in the early 2000s and rekindled their relationship in 2021.

Philanthropy

Lopez is involved in various charitable activities and has supported causes such as children's health, disaster relief, and women's rights. She founded the Lopez Family Foundation with her sister, which aims to improve the health and well-being of women and children.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Lopez has received numerous awards and honors, including a Billboard Icon Award, a MTV Video Music Award, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. She is also recognized for her contributions to the Latin community and has received several ALMA Awards.

See Also

• List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Lopez
• List of best-selling music artists
• List of Puerto Ricans

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