Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Jennifer Lopez

Make way for the queen of glam and 2000s rom-coms, folks. Jennifer Lopez, AKA Jenny from the Block, is easily one of the hardest-working women in the business—and it all started with her dancing gig as a Fly Girl on the comedy sketch show, In Living Color.

After staying on the show for two seasons, J.Lo went on to become a backup dancer for Janet Jackson (and even appeared in the music video for "That's the Way Love Goes"). But instead of joining Jackson for her tour in 1993, Lopez switched gears and pursued a career in acting.

Fast-forward to 1997, after she had landed a few film and TV roles, and Lopez made history with Selena as the first Latina actress to earn over $1 million for a film. She followed up with films like Anaconda and Out of Sight, which were also box office successes. But the actress was truly at her prime during the 2000s, with romance films like The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan, Monster-in-Law and of course, Gigli.

While dominating in Hollywood, Lopez also launched a hugely successful music career. She released her debut album, On the 6, in 1999 and has since dropped eight more albums, including J to tha L–O! The Remixes, which made history as the first remix album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.

The Jill of all trades served as a judge on American Idol, and she has also pursued several business ventures, from launching her own skin care line, JLO Beauty, to starting her production company, Nuyorican Productions. But as for her personal life, Lopez shares two children, twins Emme and Max Muñiz, with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. She’s also currently married to actor Ben Affleck, with whom she tied the knot in 2022—nearly two decades after they ended their previous engagement in 2004.

Keep reading to see what Jenny from the Block has been up to.

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Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Fringe Cardigan & Pink Suede Boots During L.A. Outing

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J.Lo Just Rocked the Tuxedo Version of Her Iconic Green Versace Look for the Cover of Rolling Stone

J.Lo Rocked a Marble-Patterned Dress on the ‘Today’ Show (and Matched Her Accessories with Hoda’s)

J.Lo Stuns in Pink Valentino on ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ (& Accidentally Matches with Kelly Ripa)

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We Nearly Missed Jennifer Lopez’s Secret Tribute to Ben Affleck in Her IG Post

Ben Affleck Reveals Why He Was Hesitant to Rekindle His Romance with J.Lo

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Jennifer Lopez Looked Ready to Say ‘I Do’ at the 2021 American Music Awards

J.Lo Just Shared a Glimpse of Her Upcoming Rom-Com with Owen Wilson (Including a New Song)

J.Lo Documents Her Dessert-Making Fail & Shares a Rare Glimpse Inside Her Freezer

Jennifer Lopez Rocks Olive Green Ensemble and Orange Shades in New Instagram Post

Ben Affleck Makes Rare Statement About Girlfriend Jennifer Lopez

All the Details on Jennifer Lopez’s Lacey VMA Ensemble

This 2005 Jennifer Lopez Drama Just Became the #3 Movie on Netflix

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All the Details on Jennifer Lopez’s Stunning Dolce & Gabbana Ensemble

Jennifer Lopez Is Obsessed with AMAVII Eyewear, so Now We Are Too

J.Lo Stuns in Beige Knit Crop Top in Latest IG Pics & Teases Big Netflix News in the Caption

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Bennifer Fans Will Love J.Lo’s Not-So-Subtle Tribute to Ben Affleck

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We Finally Have Our First Shot of Reunited Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck on Instagram

Jennifer Lopez Wore Cutoff Shorts on Instagram—But Her Bejeweled Bra Stole the Show

Jennifer Lopez Looks Like a Golden Goddess in These Truly Wild Thigh-High Boots

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Jennifer Lopez Posts Candid Pics of Her Twins in New IG Post

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Jennifer Lopez Officially Won Halloween by Channeling Madonna in "Like a Virgin"

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Jennifer Lopez Shared an Extremely Rare Pic of the Entire Family on Instagram (& Max Looks Just Like His Dad)

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J.Lo Proves a Wide-Leg Plaid Pant Suit Is a Must-Have for Fall

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J.Lo Just Rocked Mint Green Loungewear & Now We Want Mint Green Loungewear

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Jennifer Lopez Shares Intimate, Never-Before-Seen Family Photos for Alex Rodriguez’s Birthday

Jennifer Lopez Shares a Rare Solo Pic of Her Daughter Emme—and the Resemblance Is Uncanny

Jennifer Lopez Shares Easy 4-Step Instructions for Recreating Her Latest Outfit

Jennifer Lopez Just Wore That Guess Swimsuit Again—But This Time, in Black

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Jennifer Lopez Rocks Yet Another White Bathing Suit on Instagram and This One Costs Only $69

Jennifer Lopez's Son Max Encouraged Her to Take Action After George Floyd’s Death

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Share a 20-Minute Workout the Whole Family Can Do

J.Lo Finally Identified the Mystery Man in Her Selfie (& No, It Wasn’t A-Rod)

This Jennifer Garner-Approved Fitness Brand Now Makes Breathable Face Masks for Running Outdoors

Alex Rodriguez Just Shared the Cutest Photo of Himself and J.Lo on Instagram

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Jennifer Lopez’s New Show ‘Thanks a Million’ Looks *So* Uplifting

Alex Rodriguez Admits Jennifer Lopez Hits Better than Him in Backyard Game of Baseball

J.Lo and A-Rod Bring the Whole Family Together for Some TikTok Fun

A-Rod Is Finally Addressing Those Double Date Rumors About Megan Markle & Prince Harry

J.Lo and A-Rod Just Joined the Viral ‘Flip the Switch’ Craze with New TikTok Video

Jennifer Lopez Shares Video of Son Max Singing in School Play​

Jennifer Lopez Tells Oprah Oscars Snub Was a ‘Letdown’ in Candid Interview

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Went Full Embarrassing Parent Mode for Twins Emme & Max’s 12th Birthday

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Sat with J.Lo & A-Rod at a Miami Dinner, & We Need to Know What They Talked About

J.Lo Shares Sweet Behind-the-Scenes Vid of Moment Before She and Daughter Emme Take the Super Bowl Stage

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Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Steals the Show with Surprise Appearance During Super Bowl Halftime

Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Glow Was Next Level—Here’s How to Recreate It

A-Rod Gets Super Candid About Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Loss

Jennifer Lopez Ditches Golden Globes Gown for Feather-Forward Afterparty Ensemble

Jennifer Lopez Rocks the Red Carpet in Dramatic Richard Quinn Floral Gown

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Just Shared Never-Before-Seen Footage from Their Engagement

Jennifer Lopez Shares Rare Makeup-Free Selfie, Looks Fab

Jennifer Lopez Ripped Off Her Tuxedo on ‘SNL’ to Reveal Her Iconic Versace Dress

The Key to Jennifer Lopez’s Updos? Root Cover Up (Yes, Seriously)

You Can Now Buy J.Lo’s Custom Gold Sequin Stuart Weitzman Boots & They’re Incredible

Jennifer Lopez Glows in Gold on the 2019 Governors Awards Red Carpet

Jennifer Lopez Rocked a Thigh-High Slit on the Red Carpet—but Left A-Rod at Home

Nicky Hilton’s Style Icon Is…Jennifer Lopez?!

All the Details on Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez’s Intimate Engagement Party

Jennifer Lopez Launches New Fragrance Called Promise & We Have All the Details

Jennifer Lopez & Shakira Are Headlining the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

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You Can Wear Jennifer Lopez’s Iconic Plunge Dress for Halloween (and at a Fraction of the Price)

Emilia Clarke’s Emmys Look Was Inspired By Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo Just Walked the Versace Runway in *That* Dress from the 2000 Grammys

J.Lo Wore Crazy Cool Jeans to the ‘Hustlers’ Premiere and They Cost More Than My Rent

You Have to Hear the ‘Super Wise’ Marriage Advice Jennifer Lopez Got from…Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

Tom Hanks Accidentally Ran into the 'Hustlers' Cast, and His Reaction Was Everything

Jennifer Lopez Just Posted Her Actual Phone Number on Instagram

In an Unexpected Twist, People Think Jennifer Lopez Could Win an Oscar for ‘Hustlers’

Keke Palmer Describes 'Hustlers' Co-Star Jennifer Lopez in One Word

Jennifer Lopez Debuted a New Blonde Bob at the Premiere of ‘Hustlers’ in Toronto

Jennifer Lopez Just Rocked One Of Fall’s Biggest Trends on the ‘Hustlers’ Red Carpet

Jennifer Lopez Had Stripper Poles Installed in All 3 of Her Homes to Prepare for ‘Hustlers’

J.Lo Has Never Driven a Car; Still Gets $140,000 Porsche from A-Rod

Ryan Seacrest Reveals He Was Denied Entry to Jennifer Lopez’s 50th Birthday Party

A-Rod Threw J.Lo a Star-Studded 50th Birthday Bash (& It Included a $10,000 Cake)

You’ll Never Believe Where Jennifer Lopez Took Alex Rodriguez to Prepare for ‘Hustlers’

Jennifer Lopez Just Launched a Subscription Box That Includes Her Fave Pair of Printed Leggings

Jennifer Lopez Just Shared the Sexiest Sneak Peek of a Movie We Ever Did See

Jennifer Lopez’s Tour Outfits Travel on Their Own Bus & Cost How Much?!

Jennifer Lopez Just Dropped a Major Hint About Her Wedding to Alex Rodriguez

Exclusive: Jennifer Lopez’s Stylist Reveals if A-Rod Weighs in on Her Red Carpet Looks

Jennifer Lopez’s Tour Kicked Off with a Mother-Daughter Duet

Jennifer Lopez’s 11-Year-Old Daughter Will Probably Be a Pop Star Soon

Jennifer Lopez Just Revealed Why She Almost Didn’t Wear That Iconic Versace Dress at the Grammys

Alex Rodriguez Proposed to His Assistant 3 Times Before Asking Jennifer Lopez to Marry Him—But It’s Not What You Think

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Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu Are the Most Extra Strippers in Behind-the-Scenes Photos from New ‘Hustlers’ Movie

Love Jennifer Lopez’s Favorite Bikini? Here’s Where You Can Get It

Alex Rodriguez Pens Heartfelt Note to Jennifer Lopez and Shares It Online for All to See (Duh)

Cardi B Is Making Her Big-Screen Debut Alongside J.Lo, Constance Wu & More

Here’s Why J.Lo Has Ellen DeGeneres to Thank for A-Rod’s Proposal

Drop Everything: J.Lo Shared a First Look at A-Rod’s Proposal

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Are Engaged and You Gotta See This Ring

J.Lo Enlists Joanna Gaines for a Real-Life Remodel of Her $6.6 Million Mansion

Move Over, Pharrell: J.Lo Now Owns the Red Carpet Hat Game

Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu Are Teaming Up for a New Film ‘Hustlers,’ and Here’s What We Know