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Jennifer Lopez, American singer, dancer, actress, and Latina cultural icon, known for her highly successful songs and films as well as her appearances as a judge on American Idol Jennifer Lynch , American director and screenwriter, known for In 2019, she garnered critical acclaim for her performance as a stripper in the crime drama Hustlers. Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. She went on to star in Anaconda (1997) and Out of Sight (1998), and established herself as the highest-paid Hispanic actress in Hollywood.[3]. [165], 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. The name is made popular by film celebrity Jennifer Jones. "[84] The album J.Lo received mixed reviews. Even the relationship part. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series In Living Color , where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. [440] 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. Lopez noting that, "I don't like to do my charity work in public. [95] An overworked Lopez suffered a nervous breakdown in 2001 while filming it. [44] Lopez moved to Los Angeles in late 1991 for the job; she filmed In Living Color during the day and attended acting classes taught by Aaron Speiser at night. Actress: A Mighty Wind. 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[527][528] [389] She was also "hugely inspired in her youth" by Rita Moreno's performance in the 1961 musical film West Side Story,[390] noting that she "was Puerto Rican" like herself at a time when that was rare in Hollywood. [417], Considered one of dance's "greatest success stories",[214] Refinery29 ranked Lopez at number two on "11 Of Pop's Most Iconic Dancers" in 2015. Her family then relocated to New York City where her parents divorced when she was nine. [125] The film was negatively reviewed and received a direct-to-video release. [375] Among numerous other artists, Lopez signed an open letter from Billboard magazine to the United States Congress in 2016, which demanded action on gun control. The name Jennifer is originally a Cornish version of the Welsh name Gwynhwyfar, used for women of light complexion. [434] While being noted to lip sync in the early stages of career, Lopez's Dance Again World Tour was praised for showcasing live vocals and choreography synchronously. [27][26] West Side Story made a particular impression on the young Lopez and she wanted to be an entertainer from an early age. Jennifer Lopez has been slammed for saying she was supposed to be part of the infamous MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) performance where Madonna made out with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Founder, @lolavie. [234][235][236] She was announced as the global face of the Coach brand[237] and launched a collection of sunglasses with the brand Quay Australia. [145] Lopez's first theatrical role in three years was in the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan (2010). [238] Also in September 2019, Lopez modeled an updated version of her Green Versace dress at Milan Fashion Week; her appearance generated $31.8 million in total media impact value. Jennifer Hale is a Canadian-American voice actress and singer who voiced Commander Shepard from Mass Effect, Samus Aran from Metroid Prime, Killer Frost from Injustice: Gods Among Us, Gladys from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Trinity from The Matrix: Path of Neo, Princess Morbucks, Sedusa 13. She's doing it. She is everywhere." "[111] Roger Ebert agreed that the movie "doesn't quite work", but instead considered Lopez and Affleck "appealing in their performances" and that they "have chemistry" together. [64] In the crime film U Turn (1997),[65] Lopez appeared topless in a sex scene that was added by director Oliver Stone during filming. [292][293] They later worked together on the music video for "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl (2004). [55] She was excited by the rare opportunity to "actually star" in a movie "in the title role"[56] but expressed disappointment that other Latina actors were not being afforded the same opportunities. [241], In 2019, Lopez embarked on an international concert tour, It's My Party, to celebrate her 50th birthday; the tour grossed an estimated $54.7 million from thirty-eight shows. What does Jennifer mean? Her family then relocated to New York City where her parents divorced when she was nine. In consequence, her star went supernova. Wedding", "Why Jennifer Lopez Had Marc Cohn Surprise Ben Affleck with This Song at Their Wedding Celebration", "Jennifer Lopez & Michelle Obama Take a Selfie at 2014 LULAC Convention! [248][249] She also released a number of singles between 2019 and 2021, including: "Medicine" featuring French Montana,[250] "Pa' Ti + Lonely" with Maluma[251] and "Cambia el Paso" with Rauw Alejandro. Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. [458] Her style was described by Billboard's Lauren Savage as "scantily clad". [482] 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". She was the only member of the chorus not to have a solo and later characterized it as a pivotal moment where she realized the importance of a "tough skin" in the entertainment business. Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times said she "mostly holds her own" with co-stars Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson,[49] while Stephen Holden of The New York Times praised her "scene-stealing charm". [147] She accepted the job at a time when she was "not getting offered a whole bunch of movies"[147] and the show returned her to prominence. [21] The three shared a bedroom. Jennifer Coolidge. 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[189][190] She performed 120 shows during the three-year run, grossing over $100 million in ticket sales. Jennifer lives in New York. [400][401][402] She has also recorded bilingual songs, including the Latin pop song "Cario", for her second album J.Lo. [408] When explaining her seventh studio album Love?, Lopez stated: "There's still so much to learn and that's why the question mark. Today she's known by two syllables. 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. [422] CNN's Holly Thomas noted that "Lopez's years of professional dance experience gave her a captivating, commanding presence in her videos. Lopez has written a memoir and co-written one children's book so far. Jennifer was Ellens first ever guest, and it was clear that the host, 64, was emotional to see her back on the sofa for one last chat. That really stands out for her. Jennifer spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. "[280][391] Another major influence on Lopez is Barbra Streisand, stating that, "watching her career over the years, watching her sing and act and direct, was very inspiring to me. [67] Cast as a deputy federal marshal who falls for a charming criminal, Lopez won rave reviews for her performance. "[280] She was married to Cuban waiter Ojani Noa from February 1997 to January 1998. [2][16] After serving in the army, David worked as a computer technician at Guardian Insurance Company. [261][262][263][264] Halftime garnered positive reviews from film critics. She is 5'7", and speaks fluent Italian and French. In subsequent court cases, Noa was prevented from publishing a book about their marriage[281][282] and from using private honeymoon footage of Lopez in a documentary. "[414] Meanwhile, AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine called her voice "slight" and wrote: "Lopez was never, ever about singing; she was about style". [8] [9] It dropped out of the top 10 in the United States in 1992 and out of the top 100 in 2009. I've always wanted to be the best that I can be and I think that's more what they look to, y'know, 'She's up there. "[121] While the album reached number two on the Billboard 200 and its lead single "Get Right" charted at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, the second and final single "Hold You Down" peaked at number 64. Jennifer Lopez is still on cloud nine after marrying the love of her life Ben Affleck last summer, but she says blending their families together has been a bit of an emotional journey. Actress/singers Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holliday. [392][393] She has said that she also looks to the careers of Cher and Diana Ross,[394] and has been influenced by younger artists such as Lady Gaga. [254] Lopez starred opposite Owen Wilson and Maluma in the romantic comedy Marry Me, which was filmed in late 2019 and released in February 2022. [73] Lopez's new manager Benny Medina sought to position her as "a brand name that will cross over into all media. Jennifer played 7 years in Barcelona Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Austin: (Hurt Me! [10] Time listed her among their 100 most influential people in the world in 2018. J ennifer as a girls' name is pronounced JEN-ee-fer, JEN-if-er. [230] Speaking of musicals being an essential influence, she has said that, "musicals were a part of the tapestry of my childhood," and crediting her mom, saying: "My mom was also the mom who got me into musicals and introduced me to all kinds of music. [36][37] In 1990, she danced alongside MC Hammer in an episode of Yo! [489] Lopez has been cited as an influence or inspiration by a range of entertainers, including Jessica Alba,[490] Adrienne Bailon,[491] Kat DeLuna,[492] Mike Doughty,[493] Fifth Harmony,[494] Becky G,[495] Selena Gomez,[496] Ryan Guzman,[497] Kelly Key,[498] Q'orianka Kilcher,[499] Demi Lovato,[500] Normani,[501] Rita Ora,[502] Pitbull,[503] Ivy Queen,[504] Francia Raisa,[491] Naya Rivera,[505] Bebe Rexha,[506] Rosa Salazar,[507] Gwen Stefani,[508] Taylor Swift,[509][510] Stooshe,[511] and Kerry Washington. ] Time listed her among their 100 most influential people in the world 2018. 'S first theatrical role in three years was in the world in 2018 [ 2 ] [ 263 [. Won rave reviews for her performance January 1998 relocated to New York City where her parents when. Originally a Cornish version of the Welsh name Gwynhwyfar, used for women of light complexion of her living... 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