Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer
Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969) is an American actress, businesswoman, dancer
and recording artist. Often referred to as J.Lo, she is reportedly the highest
earning actress of Latin descent. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, she
enrolled in singing and dancing classes as a child and grew up in a musically
influenced household. She started her career as a fly girl on the television
comedy program In Living Color and a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson. Lopez
gained recognition in the action-thriller Money Train (1995). Her first leading
role was in the biographical film Selena (1997), which was her breakthrough
role, earning her an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress and Golden Globe
nomination. She earned her second ALMA Award for her performance in Out of
Sight (1998), which made her the highest-paid Latin actress. She has since
appeared in various films including The Cell (2000), The Wedding Planner
(2001), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), Monster-in-Law
(2005), The Back-up Plan (2010) and What to Expect When You're Expecting
(2012).
In
1998, Lopez began recording her debut album and released On the 6 (1999), which
spawned the hit singles "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting for
Tonight". Her second album J.Lo (2001) reached number one on the Billboard
200 the same week her film The Wedding Planner led the box office, becoming the
first person to achieve a number one film and album in the same week. It
spawned the number-one single "I'm Real" which spent five weeks atop
the Billboard Hot 100 and "Love Don't Cost a Thing". She released J
to tha L–O! The Remixes (2002), which became the first number-one remix album
in the United States. Her third and fourth studio albums, This Is Me... Then
(2002) and Rebirth (2005) reached number two. In 2007 she released her first
full Spanish album Como ama una Mujer. Returning to music in 2011, she released
her seventh album Love?, which spawned her most successful single "On the
Floor", one of the best-selling singles of all time.
By
2010, Lopez had amassed estimated sales of over 55 million records worldwide,
Billboard ranked her as the 27th Artist of the 2000s decade. In 2010, Lopez
became a member of the judging panel for the American reality television
competition American Idol. She was selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame in 2012. She led People en EspaƱol's list of "100 Most Influential
Hispanics" in February 2007. That year, Lopez made the Forbes magazine's
list of "The 20 Richest Women In Entertainment," ranking ninth. In
2012, Forbes placed her number one on their list of "100 Most Powerful and
Influential Celebrities in the World". She has appeared multiple times on
The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Actress Salary List, and is the highest-paid
Latin actress in Hollywood.
Lopez
also has a fashion line and various perfumes with her celebrity endorsement.
She has worked with L'Oreal since 1999. A fashion icon, several of her dresses
have received considerable media attention, most notably the Jungle green
Versace dress which she wore at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2000—voted the fifth
most iconic red carpet dress of all time. Lopez advocates for human rights and
vaccinations, and is a supporter of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In 2011
she was named the most "Beautiful Person" by People magazine in its
annual issue. As of 2012, her net worth is estimated to be $250 million—she has
been named one of the wealthiest and most influential Hispanics in the United
States. Lopez's personal life has also garnered media attention, particularly
her high profiled relationships.
Born:
Jennifer Lynn Lopez
July 24, 1969 (age 42) The Bronx, New York,
U.S.
Occupation:
Actress, businesswoman, dancer, recording artist
Years
active: 1986–present
Spouse:
Ojani Noa (1997–98), Cris Judd (2001–03), Marc Anthony (2004–present, divorce
filed)
Partner:
David Cruz (1984–94)
Children:
2
Relatives:
Lynda Lopez (sister)
Picture:
Song:
Concert:
JENNIFER LOPEZ - IN CONCERT - Let's Get Loud - Porto Rico - Abertura.wmv
Interview:
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