Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), often known by her moniker J.Lo, is an American actress, businesswoman, dancer and recording artist. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, she enrolled in singing and dancing classes. She started her career as a Fly Girl on the television program In Living Color and as a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson. Lopez gained recognition in the action-thriller Money Train (1995).

Her first leading role was in the biographical film Selena (1997), which was her breakthrough role, earning her an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress and Golden Globe nomination. She earned her second ALMA Award for her performance in Out of Sight (1998), which made her the highest-paid Latin actress. She has since appeared in various films including The Cell (2000), The Wedding Planner (2001), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), Monster-in-Law (2005), The Back-up Plan (2010) and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). Lopez ventured into music in 1999 with the release of her debut album On the 6.

The album spawned the hit singles "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting for Tonight". Her second album J.Lo (2001) reached number one on the Billboard 200 the same week her film The Wedding Planner led the box office, becoming the first person to achieve a number one film and album in the same week. It spawned the number-one single "I'm Real" and "Love Don't Cost a Thing". She released a remix album J to tha L-O!

The Remixes in 2002, which became the first number-one remix album in the United States. Her third and fourth studio albums, This Is Me... Then (2002) and Rebirth (2005) reached number two. In 2007 she released her first full Spanish album Como Ama una Mujer.

Returning to music in 2011, she released her seventh album Love?, which spawned her most successful single "On the Floor", one of the best-selling singles of all time. As of 2012, Lopez had amassed estimated sales of over 70 million records worldwide, Billboard ranked her as the 27th Artist of the 2000s decade. In 2012, Forbes placed her number one on their list of "100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World". She has appeared multiple times on The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Actress Salary List, and is the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood.

Lopez also has a fashion line and various perfumes with her celebrity endorsement. She has worked with L'Oreal since 1999. A fashion icon, several of her dresses have received considerable media attention, most notably the Jungle green Versace dress which she wore at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2000-voted the fifth most iconic red carpet dress of all time. Lopez advocates for human rights and vaccinations, and is a supporter of Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

In 2011 she was named the most "Beautiful Person" by People magazine in its annual issue. As of 2011, her net worth is estimated to be $150 million. Lopez's personal life has also garnered media attention, particularly her high profiled relationships.