Jennifer Lopez
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography:
Jennifer Lynn Lopez, commonly known as J.Lo, is an American powerhouse who has conquered multiple industries, including singing, acting, dancing, and business. Born on July 24, 1969, she has undoubtedly left her mark not only in Hollywood but also in global popular culture.
Jennifer Lopez's journey began as a dancer, landing her first television appearance as part of the "Fly Girls" on the sketch comedy show In Living Color in 1991. Her career skyrocketed when she took on the role of Tejano singer Selena in the biographical film Selena (1997), which turned her into a household name.
In the late '90s, Lopez became the highest-paid Latin actress with starring roles in Anaconda (1997) and Out of Sight (1998). She then ventured into music with her debut album On the 6 in 1999. Her first foray into film and music simultaneously topping the charts made history when, in 2001, she became the first woman to achieve this feat with her second album J.Lo and romantic comedy The Wedding Planner.
Known for her string of romantic comedies like Maid in Manhattan (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), and Monster-in-Law (2005), Lopez continued to captivate audiences with her talent and charm. Despite a brief downturn following the release of Gigli (2003), she bounced back as a judge on American Idol between 2011 and 2016. Her musical journey continued with Love? in 2011, and throughout the 2010s, she voiced Shira in the Ice Age franchise, starred in the police drama series Shades of Blue (2016-2018), and served as a judge on World of Dance (2017-2020).
Lopez's career was revitalized with her critically acclaimed performance in Hustlers (2019), followed by leading roles in Marry Me (2022), The Mother (2023), This Is Me... Now: A Love Story, Atlas (2024), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025).
With over 80 million records sold worldwide, J.Lo boasts four US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and two Billboard 200 number-one albums. She has been honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, the Billboard Icon Award, three American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards (including the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award), and six Guinness World Records. Time ranked her among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, while Forbes listed her as one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2012.
Apart from her acting and singing career, J.Lo also runs a successful lifestyle brand, beauty and fashion lines, fragrances, a production company, and a charitable foundation, making her a true force to be reckoned with across various industries.
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