Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in The Bronx borough of New York City. She is the middle child of Puerto Rican parents, Guadalupe Rodríguez and David López.
Lopez's first major job in the entertainment industry was as a Fly Girl dancer on the television program In Living Color. She was a regular cast member from 1991 until early 1993.
Lopez's breakout role came in 1997 when she played the title role in the movie 'Selena', for which she received widespread acclaim.
On June 1, 1999, Lopez released her debut studio album, 'On the 6', which included hits like 'If You Had My Love' and 'Waiting for Tonight'.
Jennifer Lopez released her second studio album, 'J.Lo', on January 23, 2001, and it quickly climbed to number one on the Billboard 200.
'The Wedding Planner' featured Jennifer Lopez alongside Matthew McConaughey, and it became her first film to open at number one at the box office, affirming her status as a bankable movie star.
Lopez launched her first fragrance, Glow by JLo, in September 2002, which became an instant success, setting the trend for celebrity-endorsed perfumes.
On November 25, 2002, Lopez released her third studio album 'This Is Me... Then', which included the hit 'Jenny from the Block.' Its dedication to then-boyfriend Ben Affleck was widely publicized.
Jennifer Lopez starred in 'Maid in Manhattan', a romantic comedy that resonated with audiences and was a commercial success. The film further cemented Lopez's appeal in the rom-com genre.
The romantic comedy 'Shall We Dance', paired Jennifer Lopez with Richard Gere and was well received, demonstrating her continued ability to draw audiences to the theaters.
Jennifer Lopez joined the judging panel of American Idol for its tenth season in 2011, which aired from January 19 to May 25. Her participation helped rejuvenate the show's ratings.
Jennifer Lopez joined an ensemble cast in 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', a film based on the popular pregnancy manual. Her role as an adoptive mother touched on themes of non-traditional families.
Jennifer Lopez was honored with the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards for her contributions to music video production.
In 'Second Act', Jennifer Lopez plays a woman who gets a chance to prove her business acumen, despite a lack of formal education. The film's message of empowerment resonated with many, adding to Lopez's collection of inspiring roles.
Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira on February 2, 2020, in a performance that was praised for its energetic and politically charged presentation.
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