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[141] Lopez's first theatrical role in three years was in the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan (2010). She went on to star in a number of thrillers and action dramas, including Anaconda (1997), U Turn (1997), Out of Sight (1998), and The Cell (2000), and she gained widespread praise for The Wedding Planner (2001), her successful first attempt at romantic comedy. [161], Lopez returned to the big screen in 2012, starring alongside an ensemble cast in the film What to Expect When You're Expecting, which is based on the novel of the same name. In 2018, the Second Act star and her fianc, Alex Rodriguez, traveled to P.R. Back in 2007, Jennifer spoke to CBS about her dad, specifically his religion of Scientology. That's probably not all her fault: romantic roles for women often are the provenance of the bland or the blonde. [28] When she returned to the United States, she was hired as a backup dancer for New Kids on the Block's performance of "Games" at the 1991 American Music Awards. The Hollywood Reporter branded this "The J.Lo Effect". X", "Lost in the Wild Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "My Family Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "MOVIE REVIEW: Action and Rapport Keep 'Money Train' on Track", "FILM REVIEW;Underground Fun House With the Basketball Duo", "Jack Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "Blood and Wine Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "How Jennifer Lopez Brought Selena Quintanilla to Life", "Jennifer Lopez on Playing Selena: 'She Had a Sense of Living in the Present & Following Her Heart', "Selena movie review & film summary (1997) | Roger Ebert", "In the Authorized 'Selena,' She's Seen in the Best Light", "Why Wasn't Jennifer Lopez Nominated for an Oscar for 'Selena'? It was a two-year thing for me until I picked myself up again. by Jason Ankeny. Starting as a Fly Girl dancer on Fox's In Living Color sketch show, she officially rose to stardom with her breakthrough starring role in the 1997 Selena biopic andthings clearly took off from there. Back in 2016, Jennifer shared a sweet birthday Instagram post of David. [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. [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". After she left the show, she turned her focus to acting, first in several short-lived television series and then in movie roles. "[402] Other recurrent themes in Lopez's music have included her upbringing in the Bronx[386][405] and women's empowerment. Viewers who knew only an attention-grabbing siren met a hardworking, self-made, empathetic single mother, who got emotional when contestants did well and when they failed." ", "Jennifer Lopez Honored at amfAR's Inspiration Gala", "HRC to Honor Jennifer Lopez with Ally for Equality Award at 2013 National Dinner", "Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda team for Orlando tribute 'Love Make the World Go Round', "Listen to Britney Spears, Pink, Jennifer Lopez and Others Sing 'Hands' for Orlando", "An Open Letter to Congress from the Music Industry", "Jennifer Lopez in New Obama TV Ad, Wears Hot High-Slit Dress at Fundraiser", "Hillary Clinton Joins Jennifer Lopez On Stage At The Star's Concert & It's A Great Show Of Support Video", "J.Lo takes stage for Hillary Clinton, samples Michelle Obama speech", "Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Attend Black Lives Matter Protest in L.A.: 'We Are Proud to Join', "Jennifer Lopez Delivers #TimesUp Speech In Puerto Rico In Honor of Golden Globes", "Jennifer Lopez gives moving rendition of 'This Land Is Your Land' at inauguration", "Jennifer Lopez, Steph Curry and H.E.R. 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. Lopez noting that, "I don't like to do my charity work in public. In consequence, her star went supernova. ", "Jennifer Lopez Talks About Her New Single "Goin' In", "Jennifer Lopez Talks 'Dance Again' & Her Upcoming 'Greatest Hits' Album", "Jennifer Lopez, Divorce: Real Reason Singer Went on World Tour? Jennifer Lynn Lopez-Affleck ( ne Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American actress, singer and dancer. 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. [85] In other 2001 work, Lopez launched her first business venture, the clothing line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez,[86] and starred opposite Jim Caviezel in the romantic drama Angel Eyes. [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. "[82] The album J.Lo received mixed reviews. Her sister, Lydia Lopez, is a journalist. Producer: Hustlers. Her marriage with Cris Judd was just a publicity stunt. [435], Writing of Lopez's image, Andrew Barker of Variety observed: "Despite a carefully cultivated image as an imperious pop empress in ludicrously expensive outfits, her signature hits bear the titles 'I'm Real' and 'Jenny From the Block'. [149][150], After signing a new recording contract with Island Records, Lopez's seventh studio album, Love?, was released in early 2011. 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. [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". [534] In 2014, she became the first female recipient of the Billboard Icon Award. [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". Despite the highlights, you're still left pondering the question: what happened to Jennifer Lopez? 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". Lopez starred in such notable films as Selena (1997), about the murdered Tejana singer;Anaconda (1997); Out of Sight (1998); and The Wedding Planner (2001), the first in a string of romantic comedies. Their relationship was extensively publicized. [301][19] During their marriage, they collaborated on music and performed together, as well as co-starring in El Cantante (2006). Lopez also became a pop star, releasing numerous successful albums, including On the 6 (1999), J.Lo (2001), Rebirth (2005), and Love? [530] Lopez's return to prominence the following year with her single "On the Floor"among the best-selling singles of all time, and its music video recognized as the "Highest Viewed Female Music Video of All Time" by Guinness World Records in 2012is regarded as one of the greatest musical comebacks in history. [138] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times was unimpressed by the movie and described Lopez as "an appealing screen presence with a disappointing big-screen track record. They can all coexist and be very authentic and real. [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". However, her nationality is American. If you are looking at a breakdown of her ethnicity, she is a mix of native (Tanio) and European (mainly Spanish) descent. (2011). ", "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce they are still together", "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive", "Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 'Spent Several Days' Together in Montana, Source Says", "J.Lo Goes Instagram-Official With Ben Affleck on Her 52nd Birthday", "Jennifer Lopez In 'Marie Claire UK': Talks Her Diet, Exes Affleck & Diddy", "Jennifer Lopez thrilled with Ben Affleck's Argo success", "What Did Ben Affleck Whisper in Jennifer Lopez's Ear at the Oscars? [383][384] Growing up, she was influenced by Latin music styles ranging from salsa to bachata, and artists including Celia Cruz and Tito Puente. [400], Described as autobiographical,[401] much of Lopez's music has centered around the "ups and downs" of love. Lopez has written a memoir and co-written one children's book so far. She has two sisters named Leslie Lopez and . "We just want to be treated equally. "[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. Jennifer is married to actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. [80] In a review of The Wedding Planner, Bob Graham of the San Francisco Chronicle remarked that, while there was "no doubt of Lopez's screen poise or acting chops", she should choose comedic projects with "more bite. Jon Caramanica of The Village Voice was unimpressed by her studio-enhanced vocals and expressed bemusement as to how the "mega-millionaire Bronx-expat public-fantasy bombshell" was "making the least interesting music on the pop charts today. ", Lopez has been a tabloid fixture[448][449] and has admitted to having a "less-than-perfect" public image. ", "Why J.Lo's Oscar campaign for 'Selena' never got off the ground", "Anaconda Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "Out of Sight Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "Clooney & Lopez Are Lovable At First 'Sight' George Plays A Bank Robber Who Steals Jennifer's Heart", "Out of Sight movie review & film summary (1998) | Roger Ebert", "From Brangelina to Bogart and Bacall: the best on-screen chemistry", "Antz Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards", "How Jennifer Lopez's Versace Dress Created Google Images", "Wedding Belles / Jennifer Lopez leads gorgeous cast down the aisle in sugary-sweet 'Wedding Planner', "Ask Billboard: Robin Thicke Makes Chart History", "Jennifer Lopez's 'I'm Real' 15 Years Later: How the Rule-Breaking Duet With Ja Rule Prevented a Sophomore Slump", "Angel Eyes movie review & film summary (2001) | Roger Ebert", "FILM REVIEW; Is He or Isn't He? ", "J. But "Puerto Rican" is an ethnicity, not a race. [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". [110] Lopez later described this as the lowest point of her career[111] and admitted she felt "eviscerated" by the media coverage surrounding Gigli: "I lost my sense of self, questioned if I belonged in this business, thought maybe I did suck at everything. Jennifer Lopez was born in 1969 into a family of Puerto Rican descent. [65] Janet Maslin of The New York Times described it as her "best movie role thus far, and she brings it both seductiveness and grit; if it was hard to imagine a hard-working, pistol-packing bombshell on the page, it couldn't be easier here. [332][333][334] On April 8, 2022, Lopez announced their second engagement, 20 years after the first proposal. [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. [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. David Edelstein of Slate remarked that the "imperious" Lopez was "trying to look waifishly expectant"[78] while Amy Taubin of The Village Voice noted that she appeared to be engaged "in some kind of pouting competition" "in lieu of acting. "[419] Some of these videos have been the subject of controversy, including "Jenny from the Block", "Dance Again" and "Booty". [426][427] Author Priscilla Pea Ovalle stated in Dance and the Hollywood Latina: Race, Sex and Stardom (2011) that Lopez was one of the Latin stars who "used dance to gain agency as working performers with mainstream careers, yet many of their roles paradoxically racialized and sexualized their bodies". Tickets are on sale now for #MarryMeMovie starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilso." Megaplex Theatres on Instagram: "Save the date! 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Lopez has an older sister, Lesley and . [49] David Rooney of Variety felt Lopez delivered in "juggling" the "smoldering and soulful sides" of the character[50] but Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly said she was "used as a place marker rather than as a real girl. Hollywood Life [350][351], In December 2012, Lopez held a charity drive that would affect her three favorite charities: the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as well as the American Red Cross, mainly benefiting victims of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated parts of her hometown, New York City. Jennifer Lopez is a gorgeous American actress, singer, fashion designer, television producer, and businesswoman. Jennifer Lopez is an American actress, singer, dancer, and producer. "[68] In 2021, Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian named Lopez and Clooney's partnership as one of the best examples of on-screen chemistry in cinema history. [70], Lopez launched a music career in 1999 because, after Selena, she had missed "the excitement of the stage"[34] and was "really feeling [her] Latin roots". to raise visibility for recovery efforts and help allocate donated funds. Directed by Lorene Scafaria, the film is inspired by a true story, following a group of Manhattan strippers who con wealthy men. [204][205][206][207][208][209] Lopez was executive producer and judge on NBC's successful series World of Dance. [239][240] The performance was widely praised and is currently the most-watched Super Bowl LIV halftime show to date. [26][25] West Side Story made a particular impression on the young Lopez and she wanted to be an entertainer from an early age. She is originally from The Bronx borough of New York City and her parents are Puerto Rican. [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. Jennifer Lopez's parents wanted her and her sisters to showcase their singing and dancing at home instead of on the streets to . Where is J Lo from? [481][482], Lopez is considered a global icon, and is often described as a triple threat performer. [269] Lopez filmed the sci-fi thriller Atlas from September to November 2022. In May 2013, her performance on the finale of the television series Britain's Got Talent was deemed inappropriate for family-friendly television, and drew viewer complaints to Ofcom. Jennifer Lopez, 53, is known for being extremely family-oriented and is public about her relationship with both of her parents. [480] In August 2005, Time listed Lopez as one of the most influential Hispanics in America, remarking: "Why? [123] The film was negatively reviewed and received a direct-to-video release. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The audience stays with her all the way". [184], From 2016 to 2018, Lopez had a residency concert show, All I Have, at Planet Hollywood's Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
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