Samantha Vincenty is the former senior staff writer at Oprah Daily. In 2000, Lopez and then-boyfriend Sean Combs attended the Grammy Awards, with Lopez wearing a plunging green Versace silk chiffon dress. becoming even more meaningful to the Bennifer story with time. She attended Preston High School. ", "Jennifer Lopez's Second Act Is Proof She's Our Modern-Day Elizabeth Taylor", "J.Lo Plays Gender-Bending Boxer for V Magazine Cover", "Jennifer Lopez: My Style Is a Mix of Jackie O And Madonna", "50 Times Jennifer Lopez's Red Carpet Dress Was So Stunning, We Wanted to Stand Up and Clap", "Jennifer Lopez's Most Envy-Inducing Street Style Looks", "J.Lo's Best Street Style Looks Prove That Sometimes, Less Is More", "Demanding diva Jennifer Lopez bans domestic staff from speaking to her", "Jennifer Lopez denies diva demands in US interview", "Jennifer Lopez Addresses Sexism in Hollywood, Being Branded a Diva: 'Am I Difficult Because I Care? [478] She was featured on the cover of the first issue of Latina magazine in 1996, with editor Galina Espinoza stating in 2011 that there is "no recounting of modern Latina history without Jennifer". 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. Which Is Exactly Where She Deserves To Be", "Will Lopez, Tyler be good for 'American Idol'? [520], In Tok Pisin, a language spoken in Papua New Guinea, the term palopa is used to describe non-heteronormative people whose identities may correlate with western definitions of homosexual men or trans women; its etymology is derived from the name Jennifer Lopez. Her father was a computer technician and her mother a homemaker, but despite their humble origins, they funded their . Her company Nuyorican Productions, a force behind many of her recent projects (including World of Dance and the upcoming Hustlers movie), is also a nod to her background: "Nuyorican" is a term commonly ascribed to New Yorkers of Puerto Rican descent. "[92] She starred as an abused wife seeking revenge in the thriller Enough. Her sister, Lydia Lopez, is a journalist. [48] She next starred opposite Jack Nicholson in the neo-noir thriller Blood and Wine (1997). Directed by Lorene Scafaria, the film is inspired by a true story, following a group of Manhattan strippers who con wealthy men. Lopez ventured into the music industry with her debut studio album On the 6 (1999), which helped propel the Latin pop movement in American music, and later starred in the psychological horror The Cell (2000). Lopez described it as "one of the world's most shocking and disturbing, underreported crimes against humanity". He even stood by her at her 2013 Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, along with her family. [77] Lopez returned to the big screen in 2000, starring in the psychological thriller The Cell. J . [406], Some critics have considered Lopez's voice to be limited,[407][408] and overshadowed by the production of her music, while remaining "radio-friendly". [456][457][458][459] Her sense of style continues to be a big part of her public image. [29] As a teenager, she learned flamenco, jazz and ballet at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club[28] and taught dance to younger students, including Kerry Washington. Her father worked at Guardian Insurance Company and later the computer technician of the company. [241][242][243] In January 2021, she performed at the 2021 inauguration of President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., where she sang "This Land Is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful", while also reciting the last phrase of the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish. Jennifer Lopez: Adolescence, Instruction, and Family Born on 24th July 1969 in New York, the U.S, the little girl of David Lopez (father) and Guadalupe Rodrguez (mother). And in 2023, she will turn 54. American singer, actress, and dancer (born 1969), "J.Lo" and "JLO" redirect here. [403] Her first full-length Spanish-language album, Como Ama una Mujer features introspective lyrics about romance, heartache and self-loathing. She was born to her mother, Guadalupe Rodrguez, and her father, David Lopez. She has two children with her former husband, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor Marc Anthony, who is also Puerto Rican. And my relationship self-destructed in front of the entire world. She wrote: "Forgive yourself if you are seeing Jennifer Lopez in your sleep. ', "J.Lo tops list of most influential Hispanics", "Run The World: How Jennifer Lopez' Triple-Threat Superstardom Brought Latin Culture To Center Stage", "As we celebrate #LatinxHeritageMonth, take a look back at that one time @JLo sat down with us in 1999 to talk about uplifting her culture and being an inspiration to others as an entertainer! "[470] In 1999, The Record newspaper observed that she was responsible for the introduction of a Latina presence in the film industry, which was a "whites-only preserve" for much of its history. More answers. [72] Her debut album On the 6, named after the 6 Subway line which connected her childhood home in the Bronx to Manhattan,[73] was filled with what Ed Morales of the Los Angeles Times described as "state-of-the-art dance pop even if Lopez's vocals are largely anonymous. I would do it all over again I think. [292] Tabloids referred to the couple as "Bennifer", a portmanteau Vanity Fair described as "the first of that sort of tabloid branding". [312][313] Lopez occasionally performs with her daughter. [434] Following her controversial performance at the musical festival Mawazine in 2015, Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane called it "indecent" and "disgraceful", while an education group claimed that she "disturbed public order and tarnished women's honor and respect". Her second album, J.Lo (2001), sold more than 270,000 copies in its first week. 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. [356][357] Along with ex-husband Marc Anthony, she launched a humanitarian relief campaign entitled Somos Una Voz (English: We Are One Voice), an effort supported by various celebrities to rush supplies to areas affected by Hurricane Maria. [93] An overworked Lopez suffered a nervous breakdown in 2001 while filming it. The rest self-declare as "mixed race," and again, any further parsing would require a DNA test. The Guardian published an article exploring her "bilious" media coverage, with journalist Lawrence Donegan positing that "indefensible" misogyny and racism were to blame for her position as "the most vilified woman in modern popular culture". Guadalupe and David raised Jenny From The Block in New York City, with a Puerto Rican upbringing. [183] Lopez also starred in the independent drama film Lila & Eve, alongside Viola Davis. [386] Dee Lockett, writing for the Chicago Tribune, stated that songs such as "Waiting for Tonight" made Lopez "arguably the leading artist in the dance-pop movement at the time". [355] In September 2017, following Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, Lopez announced that she would be donating $1 million from the proceeds of her Las Vegas residency to humanitarian aid for Puerto Rico. [103], Lopez became the subject of widespread media criticism in 2003 due to her public relationship with Affleck and the tabloid depiction of her as a demanding diva. That Jennifer Lopez is not a Black woman is a fact nothing (save for a surprising 23andMe result) could call into question. Lo Sets Off Tribeca 2022 Opening Night with New "HALFTIME" Doc", "Tribeca Festival Kicks Off With Celebratory Doc 'Halftime,' Low Key Presence By Star Jennifer Lopez", "Jennifer Lopez Doc 'Halftime' Premieres at Tribeca Festival", "Jennifer Lopez: Halftime Review: Empowering and Sensational", "All Jennifer Lopez Asked Was to Be Treated Like a White Man", "Jennifer Lopez-focused documentary "Halftime" offers a surprising chastisement for the entertainment industry which devours celebrity. [91], The marketing for the romantic comedy Monster-in-Law (2005), in which Lopez starred opposite Jane Fonda, played up her "Gigli-and-tabloid tarnished image", and it became a box office success. Producer: Hustlers. [143] She accepted the job at a time when she was "not getting offered a whole bunch of movies"[143] and the show returned her to prominence. Stage name: Jennifer Lopez Nickname: J.Lo, La Lopez, Lola Born: July 24, 1969 in New York City, New York, USA Nationality: American Religion: Roman Catholic Profession: Actress, Singer, Dancer Education: Baruch College Hobbies: Tennis, working out, dancing Parents: David Lpez (Father) and Lupe Lpez (Mother) Sibling: Lynda Lopez, Leslie Lopez [33][34] In 1990, she danced alongside MC Hammer in an episode of Yo! Jennifer Lynn Affleck (ne Lopez), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She managed the perilous transition from actress to music star without ever seeming to pick either as a primary gig. Jennifer Lopez was born in New York City on 24 July 1969. I've always wanted to be the best that I can be and I think that's more what they look to, y'know, 'She's up there. In consequence, her star went supernova. ", "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. Her full name is Jennifer Lynn Lopez. To commemorate the multi-hyphenate's birthday on July 24th, were counting down with .css-9cezh6{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#E61957;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-9cezh6:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}50 Days of J.Lo, a celebration of the woman whos shown us all by example how to be agelessinside and out. Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in The Bronx, New York City, New York to teacher Lupe Lpez and computer specialist David Lpez. [536] In 2017, she was awarded the Telemundo Star Award. Jennifer Lopez is an American meteorologist working for WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia where she serves the station as a meteorologist. [135][136] She also created, produced and was featured in the MTV show DanceLife. "[51], With her casting as the singer Selena Quintanilla-Prez in the biopic Selena (1997), Lopez became the first Latina actress to earn $1 million. ", "J. [337][338] The following month, they held a wedding celebration for family and friends. [22][21][28], Lopez's first professional job came in 1989 when she spent five months touring Europe with the musical revue show Golden Musicals of Broadway. But the Pants Stay On". [361] In September 2021, she launched a new partnership called Limitless Labs that will support and empower Latina entrepreneurs and business owners. "[276] She was married to Cuban waiter Ojani Noa from February 1997 to January 1998. J.Lo's Latina pride has influenced her entire career. Lopez later served (201112, 201416) as a judge on the television talent show American Idol. Jennifer Lopez. To the contrary, Morales described it as "state-of-the-art dance pop". Both her parents, David Lopez and Guadalupe Rodriguez, have Puerto Rican origin. While Lopez's work speaks for itself, her origin story has always been a significant part of her personal brand, cemented by the lyrics from her 2002 hit "Jenny From the Block": She used to have a little, now she has a lot; no matter where she goes, she knows where she came from (the Bronx!). [3][4][5] With a cumulative film gross of US$3.1 billion and estimated global sales of 80 million records,[6][7] she is considered the most influential Hispanic entertainer in North America. Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle considered it her "most mannered, least relaxed and least convincing performance to date". It was a two-year thing for me until I picked myself up again. I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. [230][231][232] She was announced as the global face of the Coach brand[233] and launched a collection of sunglasses with the brand Quay Australia. Their daughters would have a stable, middle-class upbringing. "[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. Tickets are on sale now for #MarryMeMovie starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilso." Megaplex Theatres on Instagram: "Save the date! From 2016 to 2018, she starred in the police drama series Shades of Blue and performed a residency show, Jennifer Lopez: All I Have, at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. [109] Lopez had a minor role opposite Affleck in the film Jersey Girl (2004). "[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. [268] In October 2021 and March 2022, Lopez was on location in Canada and Gran Canaria for the action feature The Mother, directed by Niki Caro, and which is scheduled to be released on Netflix in May 2023. 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[354] This role sees her mobilizing action to address challenges faced by girls and women around the world, including maternal health care programs, education and violence against women. For her first leading role in Selena (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn over US$1million for a film. The nonprofit organization seeks to increase the availability of healthcare for underprivileged women and children, offering a telemedicine program supported by a partnership with the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She also found crossover success in the music industry with a series of pop albums. "[82] The album J.Lo received mixed reviews. It was the 1979 hip hop song "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang that she said changed her life. So, in short: Lopez is Puerto Rican. 19891996: Professional dancing and early acting roles, 20032010: Box-office failures and declining record sales. ", which raised over $35 million. Hes the best man that I know in my life and so, its weird to me that people want to paint it in a negative way, she said. [436] Entertainment Weekly observed a change in her public profile upon joining American Idol in 2011, writing: "Gone was her old cut-a-bitch swagger; J. [450] The media has drawn comparisons between Lopez and actress Elizabeth Taylor, due to her numerous failed relationships,[451] and Lopez has been dubbed a "modern-day Liz Taylor" by the media. Its safe to say that Jennifer and her family are one tight-knit group! 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Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. She was excited by the rare opportunity to "actually star" in a movie "in the title role"[52] but expressed disappointment that other Latina actors were not being afforded the same opportunities. [42] She was scheduled to tour with Jackson on her Janet World Tour in late 1993 but opted to pursue an acting career instead. Jennifer Lopez is the most influential Hispanic performer in United States of America. Lopez has an older sister, Lesley and . [409] Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone remarked: "Instead of strained vocal pyrotechnics, Lopez sticks to the understated R&B murmur of a round-the-way superstar who doesn't need to belt because she knows you're already paying attention She makes a little va-va and a whole lot of voom go a long way. Jennifer Lopez was born on 24th July 1969 in . [422] Madeline Roth of MTV wrote: "Her diverse videography encompasses some of the most memorable visuals of the 21st century",[423] with Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos observing that her "dancing skills and ability to toy with her own celebrity have made her videos an important part of the new millennium's pop canon". Jennifer Lopez's 7 husbands, boyfriends and fiancs. She is a daughter to mother Guadalupe Rodriguez who was a homemaker and to father David Lopez who worked in the night shift at the Guardian Insurance Company before becoming a computer technician at the firm. 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. Lo, is an American actress, singer . ", "Jennifer Lopez on Happiness, Marry Me and Her 'Beautiful Love Story' with Ben Affleck in PEOPLE's Love Issue", "Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged: See her 'lucky color' green shine in the ring", "Jennifer Lopez Details Ben Affleck's 'Bubble Bath' Proposal: 'Tears Were Coming Down My Face', "Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Get Married in Las Vegas", "Jennifer Lopez Shares First Photos From Wedding to Ben Affleck: "We Did It", "Jennifer Lopez Reveals She and Ben Affleck Faced 'Unexpected Setbacks' Before 'Perfect' Ga. [39], Lopez's most high-profile job as a professional dancer was as a Fly Girl jazz-funk dancer on the sketch comedy television series In Living Color, which starred comedians including Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey. The songs were intended for her seventh studio album but failed to make an appearance on the Billboard charts, leading to her departure from Sony Music and Epic Records. MTV Raps[35] and traveled around Japan for four months as a chorus member in Synchronicity. Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in The Bronx, New York City, New York to teacher Lupe Lpez and computer specialist David Lpez. The two Puerto Ricans were brought to the continental United States during their childhoods and, eventually, met while living in New York City. Both parents were born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the second-largest Puerto Rican city. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. The Chosen[165] followed Lopez, Anthony, and director-choreographer Jamie King as they travelled across 21 countries in Latin America to find new talent for a Las Vegas show. This summer, Jennifer Lopez turns 50. 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[535] Billboard magazine ranked her as the ninth greatest dance club artist of all time in 2016. [290][291] Her album This Is Me Then was dedicated to and inspired by Affleck. According to 2016 Census data, 76% of Puerto Ricans are from the white ethnic group, while 12.4% of Puerto Ricans say they're of African heritage. [105], Lopez starred opposite Affleck in the romantic comedy Gigli (2003), which was a box-office bomb and is considered one of the worst films of all time. Her 2002 release, J to tha LO! "[276][387] Another major influence on Lopez is Barbra Streisand, stating that, "watching her career over the years, watching her sing and act and direct, was very inspiring to me. Lopez, who was born into a family of Puerto Rican descent, took dance lessons throughout her childhood and from an early age had aspirations of fame. [452][453] Lynn Hirschberg of W compared her glamorous public persona to that of Taylor. Tickets are on sale now for #MarryMeMovie starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, & Maluma. [94] Upon its release in 2002, Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times was unimpressed by the "tacky material" and was surprised to see "an actress like Jennifer Lopez" involved with the project. [508], In 2019, the Council of Fashion Designers of America presented her with its Fashion Icon Award for her "long-standing and global impact on fashion". Lopez started off dancing in stage musicals, and first appeared on the Hollywood scene as one of the "fly girl" dancers on In Living Color . [91][106][107] Rex Reed of The Observer criticized the lead actors, writing that the film reminds the world how "pathetically incompetent they both are in the only two things that matter in career longevity - craft and talent. Lopez launched the Dance Again World Tour, her first headlining concert tour, in mid-2012. Jennifer Lopez Parents and Family Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in New York City, U.S. David Lopez and Guadalupe Rodrguez are the biological parents of Jennifer Lopez. They reached 77, 87 and 18 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. [306] Lopez gave birth to fraternal twins, a boy and a girl, on Long Island in February 2008. [121], Lopez's next three movie projects were box office failures. The singer was born on July 24, 1969, to both Guadalupe. 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[37] During this period, Lopez also danced in music videos including Doug E. Fresh's "Summertime", Richard Rogers' "Can't Stop Loving You", EPMD's "Rampage"[38] and Samantha Fox's "(Hurt Me! [479] Around the time her career began to burgeon, the emphasis on Lopez's curvaceous figure grew; scholar Sean Redmond wrote that this was a sign of her role and social power in the cultural changes occurring in the United States. [395] While primarily sung in English, she speaks in Spanish and asserts her Latin heritage throughout the album, which is apparent in the song "Let's Get Loud". Lo congratulatory flowers", "Ben Affleck's Roller Coaster Takes a New Turn", "Why is Bennifer 2.0 so exciting? American. She was born and raised in the Bronx. [345][346], Since early in her life, she has been passionate about supporting children; For example, her album Rebirth is dedicated to Paige Peterson,[347] an eleven-year-old cancer patient whom Lopez befriended during visits to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. [26] Lopez later said that, while she had "cared very much" about Combs, their "crazy, tumultuous" relationship "was always something I knew would end. She has an older sister, Leslie, and Lynda, her younger . In his younger years, David worked at the Guardian Insurance Company before he eventually became a computer technician at the firm. [377] [293] They became engaged in November 2002,[294][295] but their planned wedding on September 14, 2003, was postponed with four days' notice because of "excessive media attention". She is versatile and one of the most talented personalities in Hollywood. Her television break came in 1990 when she was cast as one of the Fly Girls, dancers who appeared on the comedy show In Living Color.