Jennifer Lopez

Puerto Rican beauty Jennifer Lopez, nicknamed J.Lo, has earned the respect of fans from across the globe by proving that she’s got what it takes to conquer the world. As a dancer, singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer, and savvy businesswoman, it appears there’s nothing she can’t handle.

Personal Life

Lopez and husband Marc Anthony

Born and raised in the Castle Hill neighborhood of The Bronx, Jennifer Lopez always knew she wanted to be a star. She dropped out of college after one semester to divide her time between working in a legal office, taking dance classes, and performing in Manhattan dance clubs at night. Eventually, she snagged her first high profile gig as a “Fly Girl” dancer on In Living Color.

In addition to being romantically linked to celebrities like Ben Affleck and Sean Combs, Lopez has been married three times.

• She wed Ojani Noa in February 1997 and divorced in March 1998.
• She married Cris Judd in September 2001 and divorced in June 2002.
• She married Marc Anthony in June 2004.

She has no children, but has always said she’d love to start a family when the time is right.

Musical Career

Jennifer Lopez released her debut CD, On The 6, in 1999. Featuring the number-one lead single "If You Had My Love” and the hit "Waiting For Tonight,” it signaled the start of a promising career. Her subsequent albums included:

• J.Lo (2001)
• J To Tha L-O!: The Remixes (2002)
• This is Me…Then (2002)
• Rebirth (2005)

In 2007, she plans to release Como Ama Una Mujer, a full Spanish-language album.

Acting Career

Lopez at the 10th Annual ACE Awards

In addition to her accomplishments as a singer, Jennifer Lopez is also a talented actress. She’s earned her share of laughs by appearing as herself on Will & Grace, Mad TV, and Saturday Night Live. In addition, she’s starred in a number of feature films—playing both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her most recent movies include:

• Angel Eyes (2001)
• The Wedding Planner (2001)
• Maid in Manhattan (2002)
• Enough (2002)
• Gigli (2003)
• Shall We Dance (2004)
• Jersey Girl (2004)
• An Unfinished Life (2005)
• Monster-in-Law (2005)

In the upcoming months, expect to see more of Lopez in America’s Darlings, The Governess, and Bridge and Tunnel.

Business Accomplishments

Between releasing hit albums and starring in blockbuster movies, you’d think Jennifer Lopez would be eager to take some time off. But, when she’s not acting or singing, she’s busy carving out her place in the business world. For example:

• Glow, her first attempt at entering the competitive perfume industry, made history by being the top-selling perfume in more than nine countries in less than four months.
• In addition to her popular JLO by Jennifer Lopez clothing line, she also has plans to launch a collection of jewelry, scarves, hats, and other accessories.
• In 2002, she entered the restaurant business by opening Madre’s, a Cuban restaurant in Pasadena, California.
• With an estimated worth of $255 million, she’s secured her place on the Fortune list of the wealthiest entertainers under the age of 40.

Jennifer Lopez Trivia

Think you know everything about Jennifer Lopez? Consider the following:

• She received her entire education in a Catholic school and still prays on a regular basis.
• She’s the first person to have a movie (The Wedding Planner) and a CD (J. Lo) top the charts in the same week.
• She is the first woman to rank at the top of FHM magazine's list of the "100 Sexiest Females in the World" and "100 Sexiest Females in the U.S." for two years in a row.

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