Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lynn Affleck (née Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, actress, and dancer. With a career spanning five decades, Lopez is regarded as a pop icon and one of the most influential entertainers in the world. She was credited with helping propel the Latin pop movement in American music and paving the way for increased representation of Latino Americans in the entertainment industry.

Lopez began her career as a dancer, making her television debut as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy television 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 the albums On the 6 (1999) and J.Lo (2001), which Lopez branded as Latin soul. With J.Lo and her romantic comedy The Wedding Planner (2001), she became the first woman to simultaneously have the number one album and film in the United States. She has since become known for starring in romantic comedies, including Maid in Manhattan (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), and Monster-in-Law (2005).