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Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez began her career as a dancer, making her television debut as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy series In Living Color in 1991. She later rose to prominence as an actress, with leading roles in the films Selena (1997), Anaconda (1997) and Out of Sight (1998) establishing her as the highest-paid Latin actress. She successfully ventured into the music industry with her debut album On the 6 (1999). Lopez has been a polarizing figure in pop culture and has been the subject of endless academic analysis, including in relation to race, Latin culture and gender. She has also been credited with influencing a shift in cultural beauty standards, and has been a fixture in popular culture for decades. Lopez is widely recognized for her curvaceous figure and her body-emphasizing music videos and provocative choreography.

63 movies
6 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Jennifer Lopez, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Jennifer Lopez rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez

Born: New York City, US

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: July 24, 1969

Occupations: Singer, Actress, Dancer, Songwriter, Businesswoman

Years Active: 1989-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, Marc Anthony, Ben Affleck

Awards and Nominations Received by Jennifer Lopez

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Jennifer Lopez has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


25th Critics' Choice Awards 2020

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

Hustlers

26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Hustlers

77th Golden Globe Awards 2020

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress)

Hustlers

35th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020

Win

Best Supporting Female

Hustlers

55th Golden Globe Awards 1998

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Selena

11th Independent Spirit Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Supporting Female

A Family Thing

Career Timeline

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