Career Timeline of Jennifer Lopez: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Jennifer Lopez built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jennifer Lopez, known as J.Lo, is a multifaceted American entertainer: singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman. A highly influential figure, she's celebrated for breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood and popularizing Latin pop music. Lopez is recognized for her significant impact on popular culture, shaping trends in fashion, branding, and beauty standards.
1953: Epic Records achievement
In 2001, with the album J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez became the first female solo recording artist under Epic Records to achieve a number-one album in the United States since 1953.
1961: Inspiration from West Side Story
In 1961, a key inspiration for Jennifer Lopez was Rita Moreno's performance in the musical film West Side Story. Moreno was the only performer Lopez was able to identify with, at a time when Latinos were rarely on television.
1979: Influence of "Rapper's Delight"
In 1979, Jennifer Lopez was significantly impacted by the hip hop song "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, which she has said changed her life.
1989: Touring Europe with Golden Musicals of Broadway
In 1989, Jennifer Lopez's first professional job was touring Europe for five months with the musical revue show Golden Musicals of Broadway.
1990: Dancing on Yo! MTV Raps and Synchronicity Tour
In 1990, Jennifer Lopez danced alongside MC Hammer on Yo! MTV Raps and toured Japan with Synchronicity.
1991: Television Debut on In Living Color
In 1991, Jennifer Lopez made her television debut as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy series In Living Color.
1991: Backup Dancer at the American Music Awards
In 1991, Jennifer Lopez worked as a backup dancer for New Kids on the Block at the American Music Awards. She also toured with regional productions of musicals.
1991: Fly Girl on In Living Color
In late 1991, Jennifer Lopez moved to Los Angeles to work as a Fly Girl jazz-funk dancer on In Living Color.
1993: Appearing in Lost in the Wild
In 1993, Jennifer Lopez appeared in the television film Lost in the Wild.
1993: Leaving In Living Color
In 1993, Jennifer Lopez left In Living Color to be a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, and appeared in the music video for "That's the Way Love Goes".
1994: Recurring Role on South Central
In 1994, Jennifer Lopez's first professional acting job was a small recurring role on the television show South Central.
1996: Roles in Jack and Blood and Wine
In 1996, Jennifer Lopez had a supporting role in the comedy Jack and starred in the neo-noir thriller Blood and Wine.
1996: Featured on Latina Cover
Jennifer Lopez was featured on the first cover of Latina magazine in 1996, marking a significant moment in her career and influence.
1997: Pursuing Music Career and Sean Combs Video Appearance
In 1997, Jennifer Lopez decided to pursue a music career after working on Selena and appeared in Sean Combs' music video "Been Around the World".
1997: Starring in Selena, Anaconda and U Turn
In 1997, Jennifer Lopez starred as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in the biopic Selena, becoming the first Latina actress to earn $1 million. She also starred in the horror film Anaconda and the crime film U Turn.
1997: Starring as Selena and Roles in Anaconda
In 1997, Jennifer Lopez starred as singer Selena in the film Selena. She also had leading roles in Anaconda.
1998: Attending Academy Awards and Armageddon premiere
In 1998, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck crossed paths at the 70th Academy Awards and the premiere of Armageddon.
1998: Views on female characters
In 1998, Jennifer Lopez discussed the roles she is drawn to, saying, "I don't think of them as strong women ... I like characters that are really part of the story as opposed to window dressing, but I think the interesting thing is that they are real people. Nobody walks around being strong all the time."
1998: Starring in Out of Sight, Azteca in Antz, Spokesperson for Coca-Cola and L'Oréal
In 1998, Jennifer Lopez starred in Out of Sight, voiced Azteca in Antz, and became a national spokesperson for Coca-Cola and L'Oréal.
1998: Leading role in Out of Sight
In 1998, Lopez starred in Out of Sight, further establishing her acting career.
1998: Ethnic Blind Casting
With Out of Sight in 1998, Jennifer Lopez achieved "ethnic 'blind' casting", making her an "anomaly in the traditionally white space" of mainstream Hollywood.
July 1999: Performance at FIFA Women's World Cup
In July 1999, Jennifer Lopez performed "If You Had My Love" and "Let's Get Loud" at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup closing ceremony, exposing her music career to over one billion viewers worldwide.
1999: Debut Album Release: On the 6
In 1999, Jennifer Lopez successfully ventured into the music industry with her debut album, On the 6.
January 2001: Release of 'J.Lo' album and 'The Wedding Planner' film
In January 2001, Jennifer Lopez released her second album, 'J.Lo', and her romantic comedy 'The Wedding Planner' simultaneously. She became the first woman to have a number-one film and album at the same time. The album was named after her nickname J.Lo. While 'The Wedding Planner' received negative reviews, it was a box office success. The album 'J.Lo' had polarized reviews but became her most successful album.
November 2001: Jennifer Lopez in Concert NBC special
In November 2001, a special of Jennifer Lopez in concert in Puerto Rico was broadcast on NBC. The concert special was one of the most-watched specials of the year in the United States, with an audience of almost 12 million.
December 2001: Meeting Ben Affleck on "Gigli" set
In December 2001, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had their first major meeting on the set of "Gigli".
2001: Number-One Album and Film Simultaneously
In 2001, Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to simultaneously have a number-one album, J.Lo, and film, The Wedding Planner, in the United States.
2001: Launch of clothing line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez and Nuyorican Productions
In 2001, Jennifer Lopez launched her first business venture, the clothing line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, catering to women of all sizes. She also founded her production company, Nuyorican Productions, with manager Benny Medina. Her film 'Angel Eyes' was released, receiving good reviews for her performance but being a critical and commercial disappointment.
2001: Release of J.Lo album
In 2001, with the album J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez became the first female solo recording artist under Epic Records to achieve a number-one album in the United States since 1953.
2001: Shift in cultural beauty standards
In Latin Sensations in 2001, Herón Marquez wrote that Jennifer Lopez broke the mold because she wasn't rail thin, and suddenly, it was okay for women to have hips, curves, and a big backside.
2001: Greatest Pop Star of the Year
Jennifer Lopez was named by Billboard as the Greatest Pop Star of the year in 2001.
2002: Guinness World Record for remix album
In 2002, J to tha L-O! The Remixes by Jennifer Lopez was recognized by Guinness World Records as the first number-one remix album on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2002: Release of 'This Is Me... Then' album
In 2002, Jennifer Lopez released the album 'This Is Me... Then', which was later followed by a sequel album.
2002: Release of 'J to tha L–O! The Remixes' and 'This Is Me... Then' albums
In 2002, Jennifer Lopez released two albums. First, 'J to tha L–O! The Remixes', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Later in 2002, she released her third studio album, 'This Is Me... Then', which was heavily influenced by her relationship with Ben Affleck and became a commercial success.
2002: Release of J to tha L-O! The Remixes and This Is Me... Then
In 2002, Jennifer Lopez released two albums: J to tha L–O! The Remixes and This Is Me... Then. J to tha L–O! The Remixes, became the first remix album to top the US Billboard 200.
2002: Starring in 'Enough' and 'Maid in Manhattan', opening of Madre's restaurant and launch of 'Glow by JLo' fragrance
In 2002, Jennifer Lopez starred in the thriller 'Enough' and the romantic comedy 'Maid in Manhattan', the latter becoming the highest-grossing film of her career. Additionally, in 2002 she opened Madre's, a Los Angeles restaurant, and launched her first fragrance, Glow by JLo, which became the top-selling fragrance in the U.S.
2002: Image described by The New York Times
In 2002, Lynette Holloway of The New York Times described Jennifer Lopez's image as including "a dash of ghetto fabulousness" and "middle-class respectability" for mass appeal.
2003: Media criticism, firing of managers, starring in 'Gigli', release of 'Still Jennifer Lopez' fragrance, and becoming the face of Louis Vuitton
In 2003, Jennifer Lopez faced widespread media criticism due to her relationship with Ben Affleck and her depiction as a demanding diva. In mid-2003, she fired her personal manager Benny Medina and her publicist. She starred in the film 'Gigli', which was a box-office bomb. Also, in 2003 she released her second fragrance, 'Still Jennifer Lopez', and became the face of Louis Vuitton's fall advertising campaign.
2003: Trend of Curvier Mannequins
In 2003, Jennifer Lopez inspired a trend of curvier mannequins being designed, which fuelled a rise in sales for manufacturers and retailers.
2003: Failure of Gigli
In 2003, the failure of Jennifer Lopez's film Gigli preceded a career downturn.
2004: Role in 'Jersey Girl', starring in 'Shall We Dance?', and revenue from clothing lines and fragrances
In 2004, Jennifer Lopez had a minor role in the film 'Jersey Girl'. She also starred in 'Shall We Dance?', which was a box-office success. In 2004, her clothing lines and two fragrances generated over $300 million in revenue.
2004: Starring in Shall We Dance?
In 2004, Jennifer Lopez starred in the romantic comedy Shall We Dance?
2004: World's Greatest Musical Comeback Act
Since 2004, Jennifer Lopez was deemed the "world's greatest musical comeback act", based on a study which analysed over one billion Google searches in 2011.
2005: Release of Rebirth Album
In 2005, Jennifer Lopez released the album Rebirth.
2005: Starring in 'An Unfinished Life'
In 2005, Jennifer Lopez starred alongside Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman in the drama 'An Unfinished Life'.
2005: Starring in 'Monster-in-Law', release of 'Rebirth' album, launch of Sweetface fashion label and Pepsi Commercial
In 2005, Jennifer Lopez starred in the romantic comedy 'Monster-in-Law'. She released her fourth studio album, 'Rebirth'. Also, in 2005, Lopez launched her second fashion label, Sweetface, and appeared in a Kill Bill-inspired Pepsi commercial with Beyoncé and David Beckham.
2005: Starring in Monster-in-Law
In 2005, Jennifer Lopez starred in the romantic comedy Monster-in-Law.
2005: Rebirth album dedicated to Paige Peterson
In 2005, Jennifer Lopez's album Rebirth was dedicated to Paige Peterson, an eleven-year-old cancer patient she befriended at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
2006: Co-starring in "El Cantante"
In 2006, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony co-starred in the film "El Cantante".
2006: Starring in 'Bordertown'
In 2006, Jennifer Lopez reunited with director Gregory Nava to star in the crime drama 'Bordertown' as a journalist investigating female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
February 2007: Honored with Artists for Amnesty prize
In February 2007, Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Artists for Amnesty prize by Amnesty International for her work in Bordertown.
September 2007: Start of first concert tour with Marc Anthony
In September 2007, while pregnant with twins, Jennifer Lopez embarked upon her first ever concert tour, a show co-headlined by Marc Anthony; the tour was well received.
2007: Release of Como Ama una Mujer Album
In 2007, Jennifer Lopez released the album Como Ama una Mujer, which broke first-week sales records for a debut Spanish album.
2007: Starring in 'El Cantante'
In 2007, Jennifer Lopez starred opposite her then-husband Marc Anthony in the music biopic 'El Cantante', which told the story of Puerto Rican salsa singer Héctor Lavoe and his wife Puchi.
2009: Billboard ranking in 2009
In 2009, Billboard ranked Jennifer Lopez number 50 on its Decade-End list, recognizing her as one of the most successful artists of the 2000s decade.
2009: Purchase of Miami Dolphins stake
In 2009, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony purchased a stake in the Miami Dolphins.
2009: Launch of Lopez Family Foundation
In 2009, Jennifer Lopez launched the Lopez Family Foundation (originally known as the Maribel Foundation) alongside her sister, Lynda, to increase healthcare access for underprivileged women and children.
2009: Release of 'Louboutins' and 'Fresh Out of the Oven' and departure from Sony Music
In 2009, Jennifer Lopez released two songs, 'Louboutins' and 'Fresh Out of the Oven', which failed to chart, leading to her departure from Sony Music and Epic Records.
2009: Embodiment of the American Dream
In 2009, Jennifer Lopez was described as the "embodiment of the American Dream" by Robert C. Cottrell in Icons of American Popular Culture.
2010: Starring in 'The Back-up Plan'
In 2010, Jennifer Lopez's first theatrical role in three years was in the romantic comedy 'The Back-up Plan'.
2011: Criticism at the American Music Awards
At the 2011 American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez's performance, where she wore a nude bodysuit, was criticized by Robin Givhan of The Daily Beast for being attention-seeking and "banal exhibitionism."
2011: Joining American Idol judging panel
In 2011, Jennifer Lopez joined the judging panel of American Idol for its tenth season, replacing Simon Cowell. Her appearance on the show returned her to prominence.
2011: American Idol Judge and Love? Album Release
In 2011, Jennifer Lopez returned to prominence as a judge on American Idol and with the release of the album Love?.
2011: Reflection on Latina History
In 2011, Latina magazine editor Galina Espinoza wrote that there is "no recounting of modern Latina history without Jennifer."
2011: Dance and the Hollywood Latina: Race, Sex and Stardom
In 2011, Priscilla Peña Ovalle stated in Dance and the Hollywood Latina: Race, Sex and Stardom that Jennifer Lopez was one of the Latin stars who "used dance to gain agency as working performers with mainstream careers, yet many of their roles paradoxically racialized and sexualized their bodies".
2011: World's Greatest Musical Comeback Act
In 2011, following her return to prominence, Jennifer Lopez was deemed the "world's greatest musical comeback act", based on a study which analysed over one billion Google searches since 2004.
2011: Release of 'Love?' album, brand ambassadorships and launch of Jennifer Lopez Collection with Kohl's
In early 2011, Jennifer Lopez's seventh studio album, 'Love?', was released after signing a new recording contract with Island Records. Also in 2011, Jennifer Lopez became a brand ambassador for L'Oréal, Gilette Venus, Tous and Fiat, and launched the Jennifer Lopez Collection with Tommy Hilfiger for Kohl's.
2011: Shift in public image after American Idol
The media discerned a shift in Jennifer Lopez's public image upon joining American Idol in 2011, with Entertainment Weekly noting, "Gone was her old cut-a-bitch swagger; J. Lo 2.0 is an all-embracing, Oprahfied earth madre."
December 2012: Charity Drive for Multiple Organizations
In December 2012, Jennifer Lopez held a charity drive to benefit the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the American Red Cross, mainly benefiting victims of Hurricane Sandy.
2012: Fragrance Line Sales Exceed $2 Billion
As of 2012, Jennifer Lopez's fragrance line, including Glow by JLo, had become the most successful celebrity line in the world, with sales exceeding $2 billion.
2012: Voicing Shira in Ice Age
From 2012 to 2016, Jennifer Lopez voiced Shira in the animated Ice Age franchise.
2012: Ranked by Forbes
In 2012, Forbes ranked Jennifer Lopez as the world's most powerful celebrity and the 38th most powerful woman.
2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez endorsed President Barack Obama in his presidential campaign, appearing in television advertisements and attending fundraising events.
2012: Return to American Idol, release of 'Dance Again... the Hits', launch of Dance Again World Tour and Teeology
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez returned as a judge for American Idol's eleventh season. She released her greatest hits album, 'Dance Again... the Hits'. Lopez launched the Dance Again World Tour in mid-2012. Also, in 2012, she launched Teeology, a luxury T-shirt brand.
2012: Starring in 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' and 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez starred in the film 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', and voiced Shira in 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'. She also appeared in the talent show '¡Q'Viva! The Chosen'.
2012: Guinness World Record for music video
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez's single "On the Floor" music video was recognized as the "Highest Viewed Female Music Video of All Time" by Guinness World Records.
May 2013: Controversy on Britain's Got Talent
In May 2013, Jennifer Lopez's performance on the finale of Britain's Got Talent was deemed inappropriate for family-friendly television, leading to viewer complaints to Ofcom.
June 2013: amfAR Humanitarian Award
In June 2013, Jennifer Lopez was presented with amfAR's humanitarian award for her philanthropic work.
2013: Starring in 'Parker', release of 'Live It Up', Viva Móvil founded, Chief Creative Officer of NuvoTV, Executive Producer of 'The Fosters'
In 2013, Jennifer Lopez starred in the crime thriller 'Parker', released the single 'Live It Up', founded the mobile phone retail brand Viva Móvil, was named chief creative officer of NuvoTV, and served as an executive producer of the television series 'The Fosters'.
2014: Return to 'American Idol', Release of 'A.K.A.', World Cup song, Endless Jewelry partnership, and 'True Love' book
In 2014, Jennifer Lopez returned to 'American Idol', released her album 'A.K.A.', released "We Are One (Ole Ola)" for the FIFA World Cup, partnered with Endless Jewelry, and released her book 'True Love'.
May 2015: Spokesperson for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
In May 2015, Jennifer Lopez became the first celebrity spokesperson for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the BC Children's Hospital Foundation (BCCHF), appearing in a campaign entitled "Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are".
2015: Controversy at Mawazine Festival
Following her controversial performance at the Mawazine musical festival in 2015, Jennifer Lopez faced criticism from Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, who called it "indecent" and "disgraceful". An education group claimed that she "disturbed public order and tarnished women's honor and respect".
2015: Release of 'The Boy Next Door', voice role in 'Home', starring in 'Lila & Eve'
In 2015, Jennifer Lopez co-produced and starred in 'The Boy Next Door', had a voice role in the animated feature 'Home' and contributed to its soundtrack, and starred in the independent drama film 'Lila & Eve'.
January 2016: Commencement of 'All I Have' concert residency, signing with Epic Records, and starring in 'Shades of Blue'
In January 2016, Jennifer Lopez began her 'All I Have' concert residency in Las Vegas, signed a multi-album deal with Epic Records, and started starring in the NBC crime drama series 'Shades of Blue'.
July 2016: Release of "Love Make the World Go Round"
In July 2016, Jennifer Lopez released a single entitled "Love Make the World Go Round", a collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, which benefits victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
2016: Billboard ranking in 2016
In 2016, Billboard ranked Jennifer Lopez as the ninth-greatest dance club artist of all time, due to her having scored 18 number-one songs on its Dance Club Songs chart.
2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Jennifer Lopez endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, headlining a free concert in Florida in support of her.
2016: End of American Idol and Starring in Shades of Blue
In 2016, Jennifer Lopez's time as a judge on American Idol ended and she starred in the police drama series Shades of Blue.
May 2017: Premiere of 'World of Dance' on NBC
In May 2017, Jennifer Lopez served as executive producer and judge on NBC's dance competition series 'World of Dance', which premiered to high ratings.
September 2017: Hurricane Relief Efforts for Puerto Rico
In September 2017, Jennifer Lopez donated $1 million from her Las Vegas residency proceeds to humanitarian aid for Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She also launched the Somos Una Voz relief campaign with Marc Anthony and participated in Lin-Manuel Miranda's charity single "Almost Like Praying".
2017: Judge on World of Dance
From 2017 to 2020, Jennifer Lopez served as a judge on World of Dance.
2017: Release of 'Pa' Ti'
In 2017, Jennifer Lopez released the single "Pa' Ti" with Maluma, which became her most successful song since 2017.
2018: Release of Spanish singles, Inglot Cosmetics collaboration, and starring in 'Second Act'
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez released a series of Spanish and Spanglish singles, collaborated with Inglot Cosmetics on a makeup collection, and starred in the film 'Second Act', also recording the single 'Limitless' for its soundtrack.
2018: End of 'The Fosters' TV series
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez's role as executive producer for the television series 'The Fosters' came to an end.
2018: End of Shades of Blue
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez's role in the police drama series Shades of Blue concluded.
2019: It's My Party Tour, signed with Hitco Entertainment, face of Coach brand, Quay Australia collaboration, executive producer of 'Good Trouble' and 'Thanks a Million'
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez embarked on the 'It's My Party' tour, signed with Hitco Entertainment, became the global face of Coach, launched a sunglass collection with Quay Australia, and executive produced 'Good Trouble' and 'Thanks a Million'.
2019: Starring in and producing 'Hustlers'
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez executive produced and starred in the crime drama film 'Hustlers', receiving critical acclaim and award nominations for her performance.
2019: Critical Praise for Hustlers
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez garnered critical praise for her performance in the crime drama Hustlers.
2019: Named among the most powerful people in entertainment
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez was named among the most powerful people in entertainment by The Hollywood Reporter.
2019: Referenced for Oscar Snub
Jennifer Lopez's perceived Academy Award snub for Hustlers in 2019 was referenced by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti when announcing a new initiative for Latino representation in Hollywood.
February 2020: Co-headlined Super Bowl LIV halftime show
In February 2020, Jennifer Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira in Miami, Florida, a performance that garnered widespread praise.
June 2020: Participation in Black Lives Matter Protest
In June 2020, Jennifer Lopez attended a Black Lives Matter movement protest in Los Angeles.
2020: End of World of Dance
In 2020, Jennifer Lopez's time as a judge on World of Dance came to an end.
January 2021: Performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and business ventures
In January 2021, Jennifer Lopez performed at the 2021 inauguration of President Joe Biden, launched her skincare line JLo Beauty, released a shoe collection with DSW, and invested in various companies.
September 2021: Launch of Limitless Labs
In September 2021, Jennifer Lopez launched Limitless Labs, a philanthropic organization supporting Latina entrepreneurs and business owners.
2021: Headlining Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
In 2021, Jennifer Lopez headlined the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest special live from Times Square on ABC.
2021: Performance at Biden's Inauguration
In 2021, Jennifer Lopez performed at President Joe Biden's inauguration, singing "This Land Is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful" while reciting the last phrase of the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish, and a reprise of her political message at the Super Bowl.
2021: Top Latin touring artist of the decade
In 2021, Jennifer Lopez was named the top Latin touring artist of the decade by Pollstar.
2021: Celebrity Style Impact
In 2021, The Daily Telegraph reported that Jennifer Lopez was among ten celebrities whose personal style choices drove the greatest spikes in searches and news coverage for brands.
January 2022: 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.
February 2022: Release of 'Marry Me' film and soundtrack
In February 2022, Jennifer Lopez co-produced and starred in the romantic comedy 'Marry Me', also releasing a soundtrack for the film. The soundtrack spawned the singles "On My Way" and "Marry Me"
March 2022: Appointment as chief "entertainment and lifestyle" officer of Virgin Voyages
In March 2022, Jennifer Lopez was appointed as the chief "entertainment and lifestyle" officer of the cruise line, Virgin Voyages.
June 2022: Partnership with Grameen America
In June 2022, Jennifer Lopez and Limitless Labs partnered with nonprofit Grameen America to empower women-led Latina businesses with business loans.
June 2022: Release of 'Jennifer Lopez: Halftime' documentary on Netflix
In June 2022, Jennifer Lopez's documentary 'Jennifer Lopez: Halftime' was released on Netflix following its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, receiving generally positive reviews.
2022: Achievements as of 2022
As of 2022, Jennifer Lopez had sold over 80 million records globally, garnered over 15 billion streams, and her films had grossed US$3.1 billion. Her business ventures made over US$5 billion in consumer sales. Lopez also remains the only female entertainer to simultaneously hold a number-one album and film in the United States.
2022: Business Ventures Earned Over $5 Billion
As of 2022, Jennifer Lopez's business ventures have cumulatively earned over US$5 billion in sales globally.
2022: Power 100 List Inclusion
From 2022, Jennifer Lopez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list, as one of the most powerful women in entertainment. This lasted until 2024.
2022: Leading Role in Marry Me
In 2022, Jennifer Lopez continued her acting career with a leading role in the film Marry Me.
January 2023: Release of 'Shotgun Wedding' on Amazon Prime Video
In January 2023, Jennifer Lopez co-produced and starred in the action-comedy 'Shotgun Wedding', which was released on Amazon Prime Video.
May 2023: Release of 'The Mother' on Netflix and business ventures
In May 2023, Jennifer Lopez led and co-produced the action thriller 'The Mother', released on Netflix, and launched various business ventures including the spritz brand Delola and collaborations with Revolve and JLO Jennifer Lopez.
July 2023: Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds
In July 2023, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a wax figure of Jennifer Lopez inspired by her performance at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.
2023: Co-producing "Happy Place" series for Netflix
In 2023, Jennifer Lopez co-produced a series adaptation of Emily Henry's novel Happy Place for Netflix.
2023: Leading Role in The Mother
In 2023, Jennifer Lopez had a leading role in the film The Mother.
February 3, 2024: Performance on Saturday Night Live
On February 3, 2024, Jennifer Lopez performed "Can't Get Enough" and the title track from her new album on Saturday Night Live.
February 16, 2024: Release of 'This Is Me... Now' album
On February 16, 2024, Jennifer Lopez released her ninth studio album, 'This Is Me... Now', a sequel to her 2002 album.
May 2024: Co-hosting the Met Gala and remix release
In May 2024, Jennifer Lopez co-hosted the annual Met Gala and released a remix of "Waiting for Tonight" with Fisher.
May 2024: Release of 'Atlas' on Netflix
In May 2024, Jennifer Lopez co-produced and starred in the sci-fi thriller 'Atlas', which was released on Netflix.
December 2024: Limited theatrical release of 'Unstoppable'
In December 2024, 'Unstoppable', a biographical wrestling drama starring Jennifer Lopez, received a limited theatrical release following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.
2024: Billboard's 25 Greatest Pop Stars
In 2024, Billboard included Jennifer Lopez among the honorable mentions of its 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century listicle, stating that she helped define an era where hip-hop, R&B and pop all got more cuddly together than ever before.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Jennifer Lopez endorsed Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign and spoke at a rally in Las Vegas.
2024: Leading Roles in This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and Atlas
In 2024, Jennifer Lopez had leading roles in the films This Is Me... Now: A Love Story and Atlas.
April 2025: Up All Night Tour Announcement
In April 2025, Jennifer Lopez announced the Up All Night Tour, scheduled to commence on July 8.
2025: Leading Role in Kiss of the Spider Woman
In 2025, Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to have a leading role in the film Kiss of the Spider Woman.
2030: Financial education and training goal for women-led Latina businesses
By 2030, Jennifer Lopez and Limitless Labs partnered with nonprofit Grameen America aim to provide "6 million hours of financial education and training" to women-led Latina businesses.
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