Famous American actress, singer and dancer Jennifer Lopez (Jennifer Lynn Lopez), who is also a talented fashion designer, producer and business lady, was born in July 1969, 1969. She was born into a family of Puerto Rican immigrants, educators and computer repair masters. Her childhood passed in the poor district of New York - the Bronx, on Black Rock Avenue, which had a very poor reputation. Jennifer received secondary education at a Catholic school for girls, while studying the basics of singing and choreography in a specialized institution.
After graduating, Lopez worked in a law office, speaking at night in clubs. For the first time, fate smiled at her when she began to participate in the dance group of New Kids on the Block. Then Jennifer worked with Janet Jackson, Mark Anthony and other performers.
Jennifer Lopez - the beginning of a stellar career
First, Jennifer came to show business as a dancer. In the early 1990s, she was invited to the comedy television show In Living Color and several television series (South Central, Hotel Malibu, Second Chances). Her acting debut was the film "My Family" (1995), immediately followed by the action movie "Money Train", where she played with Wesley Snipes.
Jennifer Lopez - gaining popularity
The first major role of Lopez in the film "Selena" (1997) was successful and brought her a nomination for the Golden Globe. Jennifer owes her second prize, ALMA, to her role in the film Out of Sight (1998).
In 1999, Jennifer Lopez made her debut as a singer with the album "On the 6". In the title of the album - the number of the route on which Lopez traveled by metro to Manhattan to a music school. The album immediately reached the 10th position in the Billboard 200 rating, and its first single for several weeks was the first in the Billboard Hot 100 rating, which testified to undoubted success.
The following Lopez albums were also very successful, and the album “J to the L-O !: The Remixes”, which was released in 2002, even managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records.
Jennifer Lopez - The Most Notable Roles
According to critics, Jennifer played her best roles in the films Jack (1996), Turn (1997), Cage (2000), Let's Dance (2004), Unfinished Life (2005).
However, in her career there were also unsuccessful works, for example, in the films “If the mother-in-law is a monster”, “Madame Maid”, which were not successful at the box office. In addition, due to an unsuccessful role in the film "Gigli," Jennifer became the owner of Golden Raspberry, being recognized as the worst actress of the year.
Jennifer Lopez - personal life
The first Lopez husband, Ohani Noah, was a waiter from Miami. She married him in 1997, but a year later the couple broke up. Then she had an affair with Sean Combs and a marriage (again unsuccessful) with dancer Chris Judd.
In 2002, Ben Affleck became the chosen one of Lopez. This couple, at that time the most popular in Hollywood, the journalists nicknamed Bennifer. In 2002, they announced their engagement to Jennifer and Ben, however, the wedding never took place.
Then, Mark Anthony appeared in the fate of Lopez, whom she married in June 2004. In February 2008, Jennifer and Mark gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. This couple for a long time gave the impression of a very strong and friendly family, however, in July 2011, Lopez and Anthony made a joint statement of intent to divorce. The official reason for the divorce was a difficult period in a relationship that they could not overcome, however, they say that the real reason for the divorce was that Mark Anthony was very jealous of Jennifer for her fame and status as a sex symbol.
Jennifer Lopez - interesting facts
- In his youth, Jennifer had two nicknames: the first is “La Guitarra” (guitar), due to her specific figure (large hips with a narrow waist); the second is Fuego (fire), due to its explosive nature.
- When Lopez had an affair with Puff Daddy, she went to jail because of the shootout he arranged at a nightclub. However, immediately after the interrogation, Jennifer was released.
- To play a role in the film “Enough Is Enough For Me” (2002), Lopez trained for three months in martial arts, which are used by the Israeli military. Her trainer was Simon Crane, who taught Angelina Jolie before filming Lara Croft - Tomb Raider.
- It was rumored that Lopez, under the influence of Mark Anthony, was fascinated by Scientology, however, she denied any involvement in this trend.
- In 2007, Jennifer was ranked by Forbes Magazine among the 20 richest women in show business, where she held 9th position.
- After a divorce from Mark Anthony, Lopez had an affair with dancer Casper Smart. Frustrated by this, Mark refused a multi-million dollar joint project with his ex-wife. To avenge him, she organized an auction of all clothing and jewelry, including a wedding ring, donated by a jealous spouse.
Jennifer Lopez - today
Today, in addition to roles and film awards, Jennifer Lopez has 7 albums with her songs, as well as the American Music Awards, which she was given as the best pop rock singer and beloved Latin singer.
She also produces clothes for young women under the brands “Sweetface” and “JLo by Jennifer Lopez”.
Jennifer Lopez is actively working in the field of fashion design, working with leading companies that produce the most expensive fashionable clothes and accessories. She also does charity work and is involved in the struggle for the rights of women and mothers.
