So, in short: Lopez is Puerto Rican. [367] In June 2013, amfAR presented Lopez with its humanitarian award for her philanthropic work. The matriarch of JLos family was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and is also the mother to JLos sisters Leslie Lopez, and Lynda Lopez, 51. [509] The Green Versace "Jungle Dress" that Lopez wore at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000 was voted the fifth most iconic red carpet dress of all time in a poll run by The Daily Telegraph. In February 2008 Lopez gave birth to twins, her first children and Anthonys fourth and fifth. She is versatile and one of the most talented personalities in Hollywood. Here is what we know about JLo's mom and dad. She joined the station family in August 2021. In response to tabloid speculation about the state of their relationship, they released a statement in March 2021, saying they were "working through some things". The Remixes, featuring rappers Ja Rule, 50 Cent, Fat Joe and P Diddy. Following a relatively unsuccessful period, she returned to prominence in 2011 with her appearance as a judge on American Idol and released her seventh studio album, Love?, spawning the international hit "On the Floor". [43], Lopez's first professional acting job was a small recurring role on the television show South Central (1994). [388][389] She has said that she also looks to the careers of Cher and Diana Ross,[390] and has been influenced by younger artists such as Lady Gaga. [169][170][171] She was an executive producer of the television series The Fosters. [307][308] People paid a reported US$6 million for the first photographs of the twins, making them the most expensive celebrity pictures ever taken at the time. The two Puerto Ricans were brought to the continental United States during their childhoods and eventually met while living in New York City. Keep reading to learn more about Jennifers mom and dad! Suzette Quintanilla, the late singer's sister, noted that while the entire scene isn't based on . Jennifer Lopez, 53, is known for being extremely family-oriented and is public about her relationship with both of her parents. She was born in the Bronx, New York City on July 24, 1969, and is the daughter of David Lpez and Guadalupe . [234] Also in September 2019, Lopez modeled an updated version of her Green Versace dress at Milan Fashion Week; her appearance generated $31.8 million in total media impact value. The Remixes was acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the first number one remix album in the United States. [200], From 2016 to 2018, Lopez produced and starred in NBC's crime drama series Shades of Blue as Detective Harlee Santos, a single mother and police detective in New York City who goes undercover for the FBI to investigate her own squad. [95] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. 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Jennifer Lopez is an American actress, singer, dancer, and producer. actress Born: 7/24/1969 Birthplace: Bronx, New York Film and television actress best known for her portrayal of Selena, the murdered Tejano singer, in the movie Selena (1997), for which she earned a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination. Lopez also became a pop star, releasing numerous successful albums, including On the 6 (1999), J.Lo (2001), Rebirth (2005), and Love? In the video, Jennifer boasted about her loving mom. She was the only member of the chorus not to have a solo and later characterized it as a pivotal moment where she realized the importance of a "tough skin" in the entertainment business. [100] The album's lead single "Jenny from the Block", peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 while its second single, "All I Have", reached number one. Lo congratulatory flowers", "Ben Affleck's Roller Coaster Takes a New Turn", "Why is Bennifer 2.0 so exciting? [248] In January 2021, Lopez launched her skincare line, JLo Beauty. Her most successful singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 include the number one singles "If You Had My Love", "I'm Real", "Ain't It Funny" and "All I Have". (2011). We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Guadalupe and David raised Jenny From The Block in New York City, with a Puerto Rican upbringing. [288][289] They later worked together on the music video for "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl (2004). [21] Lopez has described her upbringing as "strict". [137], After giving birth to twins in February 2008, Lopez took a career break. 66 likes, 4 comments - Megaplex Theatres (@megaplextheatres) on Instagram: "Save the date! "[441] Vanity Fair described her buttocks as "in and of themselves, a cultural icon". [535] Billboard magazine ranked her as the ninth greatest dance club artist of all time in 2016. [516] Her first fragrance, Glow by JLo, has been credited with influencing the rise of celebrity fragrances in the 2000s,[517][518] with perfume critic Chandler Burr stating: "Elizabeth Taylor was one of the first [to have her own scent], but Glow kicked the whole thing into overdrive. [235][236] She also became executive producer of the two television series, Good Trouble and Thanks a Million. Lo in Spotlight Has Risks for Her Career As Well as Rich Rewards", "Sir Mix-A-Lot Says 'Baby Got Back' Is About Jennifer Lopez", "Jennifer Lopez: Being Beautiful Is 'Part of My Job', "VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists [Complete List]", "Jennifer Lopez Is Back On Top With 'Love?' She has voice acted in the animated movie Antz. "[178] In Jennifer Lopez: Halftime (2022) she further said: "I think, sometimes, as women, we think: 'if Im too sexy I wont be taken seriously'; were supposed to be celebrating women in every sense of who they are smart, strong, sensual. With her second studio album J.Lo (2001), Lopez became the first female solo recording artist under Epic Records to achieve a number one album in the United States since its inception in 1953. Jennifer Lopez is many things: Singer, actress, producer, mom, health and fitness enthusiast, the list goes on and on. [513][514][515] Her record-breaking fragrance line has become the most successful celebrity line in the world, with sales exceeding $2 billion as of 2012[update]. It's actually a diverse ethnic and cultural umbrella term used to describe a person who hails from a Latin American country or territorysuch as Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Cubaor has ancestors who did. In Second Act (2018) she took a comedic turn as a woman who lands a covetable position at a Manhattan firm after her friends embellish her rsum. . [477] Writing for The Recording Academy, Brian Haack described her as the "breakout female star" of the Latin pop movement in American music. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [26][305] Their wedding took place five months after the end of her relationship with Affleck; she later described it as "a Band-Aid on the cut" and recalled a "rocky start" to the marriage. She returned as a judge for the eleventh season, earning a reported $20 million,[144] and again for the thirteenth season, earning a reported $17.5 million. I just feel like everything is part of your story and your journey and is meant to be and helps you grow if you're willing to look at it, and I'm willing to look. "[300][301][302], Lopez was married to singer Marc Anthony from June 2004 to June 2014;[303][304] they had previously worked together and dated for a few months in the late 1990s. That release was quickly followed by the romantic drama Angel Eyes in the middle of the year. Holloway noted her image to be "a dash of ghetto fabulousness" and "middle-class respectability" for mass appeal. In 2022, Lopez headlined the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's star-studded 6th Annual Blue Diamond Gala. Although they had crossed paths several times before (most notably at the 70th Academy Awards and at the premiere of Armageddon,[287] both in 1998), the first major meeting was on the set of Gigli (2003) in December 2001. [327][328][329][330][331] Both Affleck and Lopez have spoken of the gift of a second chance with each other since reuniting. Her fifth album, Como Ama una Mujer, was her first to be recorded entirely in Spanish. [439] She has been credited with influencing a change in mainstream female body image. [403] Her first full-length Spanish-language album, Como Ama una Mujer features introspective lyrics about romance, heartache and self-loathing. [380], Lopez has cited Madonna as her "first big musical influence", explaining "It was all about Madonna for me. "We just want to be treated equally. [139] After rehiring former manager Medina,[140] Lopez released two songs in late 2009, "Louboutins" and "Fresh Out of the Oven". Jennifer Lopez Biography. [Tribeca Film Festival]", "Halftime review: Jennifer Lopez in rousing, effective documentary: "it's clear as day that not recognizing Lopez's work on Hustlers is nothing short of an act of malice. [370] She was also featured on the song "Hands" along with numerous other artists, also benefiting those affected by the Orlando shooting. We're Americans," Lopez told ABC News. [24][25] She danced in school musicals and played a lead role in a production of Godspell. 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She established herself as an oft-provocative sex symbol while her demeanor made it abundantly clear that she's not asking you to come hither. "[67] Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times was impressed by the "rich comic understanding" Lopez brought to the role and enjoyed the "repartee" between her and Clooney: "These two have the kind of unforced fun in their scenes together that reminds you of Bogart and Bacall. She is also the first and only person in history to receive both the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and MTV Movie & TV Awards' Generation Award for her accomplishments in music, film and television.[539]. Halftime ensures that the world remembers it. ", "LL Cool J, U2's Edge, More Join 'What's Going On' Project", "Complete list of 'El Ultimo Adios' artists", "Mexico's murdered women find a voice in 'Bordertown', "Jennifer Lopez Announces New Foundation Plans At Women's Conference", "Jennifer Lopez Aims to Improve Health Care Through Her Foundation", "J.Lo's Medical Scare with Baby Emme Leads Her to Charity", "Jennifer Lopez on Holiday Charity Drive and Jenni Rivera: 'It's a Wake-Up Call', "Jennifer Lopez debuts as B.C. She is currently 53 years old and her zodiac is Leo. ", Lopez has been a tabloid fixture[448][449] and has admitted to having a "less-than-perfect" public image. ", "Ben Affleck on the Gift of Second Chances", "Ben Affleck, at the top of his game "I did get to meet Jennifer, the relationship with whom has been really meaningful to me in my life. "[464][465] In 2003, The Observer remarked that Lopez was "the woman immortalised in a million headlines as 'Hollywood's most demanding diva' Lopez must wonder what heinous crime she has committed to become the most vilified woman in modern popular culture. "[119] While the album reached number two on the Billboard 200 and its lead single "Get Right" charted at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, the second and final single "Hold You Down" peaked at number 64. [185][186] She performed 120 shows during the three-year run, grossing over $100 million in ticket sales. Now, she is often seen on her daughters Instagram spending quality time with the family including her two grandkids, twins Emme and Maximilian Muiz, 14. "[59] Later in 1997, Lopez starred opposite Ice Cube in the horror film Anaconda. [474] In 2012, business magazine Forbes suggested that Lopez "may be the most powerful entertainer on the planet",[475] and named her "the world's most powerful Latino celebrity". [362] In June 2022, Lopez partnered with Nonprofit Grameen America to financially empower women-led Latina Businesses: "In a major philanthropic effort for Lopez, shell join the organization as a national ambassador, and in concert with her own Limitless Labs, which aims to support Latina-owned small businesses, she and Grameen Americas detailed their collective goal: to "empower Latina entrepreneurs across 50 U.S. cities with $14 billion in business capital and 6 million hours of financial education and training by 2030. Any attempt to answer that question has to start with the difference between "race" and "ethnicity.". "[402] Other recurrent themes in Lopez's music have included her upbringing in the Bronx[386][405] and women's empowerment. While pregnant with twins, Lopez embarked upon her first ever concert tour, a show co-headlined by Anthony, in September 2007. [135][136] She also created, produced and was featured in the MTV show DanceLife. [369] In July 2016, Lopez released a single entitled "Love Make the World Go Round", a collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, which benefits victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting. [292] Tabloids referred to the couple as "Bennifer", a portmanteau Vanity Fair described as "the first of that sort of tabloid branding".