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Jennifer Lopez

American singer, actress, and dancer

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American singer, actress, and dancer

Jennifer Lopez, also known as J.Lo, is a prominent figure in entertainment, breaking barriers for Latino Americans. She achieved success in music, film, and television, with hit singles and acclaimed performances. Lopez's influence extends to fashion, beauty standards, and philanthropy.

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1969-07-24

Birth of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez was born in Castle Hill, Bronx, New York, into a Puerto Rican family.

1970-07-24

The Birth of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, New York on July 24th, 1970, as the second of her two sisters.

1974-10-27

Start of Singing and Dancing Lessons

At the age of 5 in 1974, J.Lo began taking singing and dancing lessons.

1980-12-14

Beginning of Acting Career

In the late 1980s, Jennifer Lopez started her acting career and eventually became one of the highest-paid Latina actresses in Hollywood.

1986-05-08

Debut in Feature Film

Jennifer Lopez made her feature film debut in My Little Girl (Hemdale), which was shot in Philadelphia.

1987-01-22

School Life

Jennifer Lopez attended Preston High School and later briefly studied at Baruch College for one semester.

1989

Lopez's first professional job in Golden Musicals of Broadway

In 1989, Jennifer Lopez got her first professional job as a chorus member in the musical revue show Golden Musicals of Broadway in Europe. She was disappointed at not having a solo, which motivated her to work harder.

1990-08

In Living Color

Jennifer Lopez appeared as a Fly Girl dancer on the TV show 'In Living Color' in 1990.

1991

Jennifer Lopez Joins In Living Color

JLo joins the cast of sketch comedy In Living Color as a fly girl, marking the beginning of her career.

1993-01-05

Selected as a Fly Girl on Fox TV variety show In Living Color

Joined the cast of the Fox TV variety show In Living Color as a Fly Girl and relocated to Los Angeles.

1994

First professional acting job on South Central

In 1994, Jennifer Lopez landed her first professional acting job with a small recurring role on the television show South Central. This marked the beginning of her successful acting career.

1995

Jennifer Lopez Stars in Money Train

JLo stars in the action comedy Money Train, marking her debut on the big screen.

1996

Featured on the first cover of Latina magazine

Jennifer Lopez was featured on the inaugural cover of Latina magazine in 1996.

1997-02-12

Leaves In Living Color to pursue acting roles

Decided to leave In Living Color to focus on acting. Appeared in TV movies like Nurses on The Line: The Crash of Flight 7 and TV series like Second Chance.

1997-03-17

Jennifer Lopez becomes the highest paid Latina performer in Hollywood history

Jennifer Lopez earns a $1 million salary for starring in the movie Selena, making her the highest paid Latina performer in Hollywood history. She also receives a Golden Globe award nomination for her screen performance.

1997-09-18

People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

On September 18, 1997, Jennifer Lopez was selected by People Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful people in the world, recognizing her beauty and influence.

1998

Signing Contract with Sony Records

In 1998, Jennifer Lopez signed a contract with Sony Records to release her debut album 'On The 6', which later became a hit.

1999-01-11

Earning Two Million Dollars for Co-Starring with George Clooney

On January 11, 1999, Jennifer Lopez earned two million dollars for her role in the movie 'Out of Sight' where she co-starred with George Clooney.

1999-06-05

Release of Debut Album 'On The 6'

On June 5, 1999, Jennifer Lopez's debut album 'On The 6' was released by Sony Records and it quickly became a commercial success.

1999-12-27

Arrest with Sean Combs

On December 27, 1999, Lopez and Sean Combs were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon and possession of stolen property. Charges against Lopez were dropped within an hour.

2000-01-29

Named Female Entertainer of the Year

On January 29, 2001, Jennifer Lopez was honored with the title of Female Entertainer of the Year, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry.

2001

J.Lo Album and The Wedding Planner

Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to have a number one film and album simultaneously in January 2001 with the release of her sophomore album J.Lo and the romantic comedy The Wedding Planner. The album was a commercial success, selling 12 million copies worldwide.

2002-03-04

Salary Increase to $12 Million

In 2002, Jennifer Lopez's salary skyrocketed to $12 million, leading to all her movies becoming major hits.

2002-07-26

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from husband No. 2

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband after a month of separation. The details of this divorce were not elaborated in the provided text.

2003-11-24

Films Released on DVDs

By November 2003, Jennifer Lopez's films were made available on DVDs for wider distribution and accessibility.

2004-06-05

Lopez marries singer Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez marries singer Marc Anthony, whom she first met in 1998.

2004-12-10

Remarriage to Marc Anthony

In December 2004, Jennifer Lopez ended her romance and marriage with Ben Affleck and remarried Marc Anthony.

2005-10-12

Living a Good Life with Marc Anthony

By October 2005, Jennifer Lopez was enjoying a good life with Marc Anthony and her earnings had increased to $15 million.

2006

Bordertown

Jennifer Lopez reunited with director Gregory Nava to star in the crime drama 'Bordertown' as a journalist investigating female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The film received negative reviews and had a direct-to-video release.

2007

Jennifer Lopez's Achievements in the Music Industry

In 2007, Jennifer Lopez's contributions to the music industry led to numerous achievements, including Grammy and Latin Grammy Award nominations, American Music Awards, and over 55 million records sold worldwide.

2008-02-22

Birth of Jennifer Lopez's Twins

JLo and Marc Anthony announce her pregnancy and she gives birth to twins Max and Emme.

2010-08-30

American Idol Judge

In August 30, 2010, Jennifer Lopez was appointed as a judge on the 10th season of the popular TV show American Idol, showcasing her expertise and influence in the music industry.

2011-04-19

Scheduled Release of Jennifer Lopez's Seventh Studio Album 'Love?'

On April 19, 2011, Jennifer Lopez was scheduled to release her seventh studio album titled 'Love?', with the single 'On the Floor' making waves on music charts worldwide.

2012

Ranked as the world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes

Forbes ranked Jennifer Lopez as the world's most powerful celebrity in 2012.

2013-06

amfAR Humanitarian Award

In June 2013, Jennifer Lopez was presented with the amfAR humanitarian award for her philanthropic work.

2014

Billboard Icon Award

Jennifer Lopez became the first female recipient of the Billboard Icon Award.

2015

The Boy Next Door

In 2015, Jennifer Lopez starred in the film The Boy Next Door, an erotic thriller that she co-produced and received mixed reviews.

2016-03

Jennifer Lopez talks about her past relationship

Jennifer Lopez opens up about her decade-old relationship, mentioning there was genuine love but also pressure from tabloid attention.

2016-07

Release of 'Love Make the World Go Round'

In July 2016, Jennifer Lopez released a single entitled 'Love Make the World Go Round' in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, benefiting victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

2016-10

Endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton

Jennifer Lopez endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016, headlining a free concert in Florida in support of her in October.

2017

Relationship with Alex Rodriguez

Jennifer Lopez met MLB player Alex Rodriguez in 2005 and reconnected over 10 years later. They made high-profile appearances together and got engaged in 2019, but announced their split in April 2021 due to trust issues.

2018

Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world

In 2018, Jennifer Lopez was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

2019-03-09

Engagement announcement of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez

Jennifer Lopez announces her engagement to Alex Rodriguez.

2019-07-24

Presented with keys to the city of Miami Beach

On July 24, 2019, Jennifer Lopez was awarded the keys to the city of Miami Beach and had a day named after her.

2020-02

Co-headlining Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

In February 2020, Jennifer Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in Miami, Florida alongside Shakira. The performance was widely praised and became the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show to date.

2020-06

Attendance at Black Lives Matter protest

In June 2020, Jennifer Lopez attended a Black Lives Matter movement protest in Los Angeles in connection with the broader George Floyd protests.

2020-12

Jennifer Lopez talks about postponing wedding

In December 2020, Jennifer Lopez discussed postponing her wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2021-01-20

J-Rod attend Biden-Harris inauguration

Two days after BenAna split, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.

2021-03-12

A-Rod and J.Lo split up

On March 12, 2021, sources reveal that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have decided to end their relationship.

2021-04-15

A-Rod and J.Lo announce friendship

On April 15, 2021, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez release a statement declaring that they have decided to remain friends after realizing they are better off that way.

2021-04-30

Bennifer reunion

On April 30, 2021, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen together for the first time in 17 years, sparking rumors of a reunion.

2022-01

Becoming co-chair for When We All Vote

In January 2022, Jennifer Lopez became one of the co-chairs for Michelle Obama's When We All Vote initiative.

2022-02

Starring in 'Marry Me' Romantic Comedy Film

Jennifer Lopez co-produced and starred in the romantic comedy 'Marry Me' alongside Owen Wilson and Maluma, which was released in February 2022.

2022-03

Appointment as Chief Entertainment Officer of Virgin Voyages

In March 2022, Jennifer Lopez was appointed as the chief 'entertainment and lifestyle' officer of the cruise line, Virgin Voyages.

2022-11

Filming of sci-fi thriller Atlas

Lopez filmed the sci-fi thriller Atlas from September to November 2022 in Los Angeles and New Zealand, as part of her third project under her Netflix deal.

2023-01

Starring in 'Shotgun Wedding' Action-Comedy Film

Jennifer Lopez starred in the action-comedy film 'Shotgun Wedding' alongside Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Coolidge, which was released on Amazon Prime Video in January 2023.

2023-05

Starring in 'The Mother' Action Thriller Feature

Jennifer Lopez led and co-produced the action thriller feature 'The Mother', directed by Niki Caro and released on Netflix in May 2023.

2023-07

Wax Figure Unveiling

In July 2023, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a wax figure of Jennifer Lopez inspired by her Super Bowl halftime show performance, celebrating her lasting legacy as an entertainer.

2024-02-16

Release of Lopez's ninth studio album This Is Me... Now

Lopez released her ninth studio album, This Is Me... Now, as part of a three-part multimedia project which included a companion musical film and a documentary. The album was described as a sequel to This Is Me... Then and featured the lead single 'Can't Get Enough'.

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