History of Jennifer Lopez in Timeline
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.
July 24, 1969: Jennifer Lopez's Birth
On July 24, 1969, Jennifer Lynn Lopez, known as J.Lo, was born. She would become an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman, recognized as an influential entertainer who broke barriers for Latino Americans and impacted popular culture.
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.
1984: Publication of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' book
In 1984, the book 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' was published, which later became the basis for the 2012 film in which Jennifer Lopez starred.
1984: Introduction of Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, making her the first Latin performer to receive the honor since its introduction in 1984.
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".
1993: Broadway Debut of Kiss of the Spider Woman
In 1993, the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman" premiered. Lopez would later star in a film adaptation of the musical.
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: Elmore Leonard's Novel
In 1996, the Elmore Leonard novel Out of Sight was published and would later be adapted into a film where Jennifer Lopez starred in 1998.
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.
February 1997: Marriage to Ojani Noa
In February 1997, Jennifer Lopez married Cuban waiter Ojani Noa.
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.
January 1998: Divorce from Ojani Noa
In January 1998, Jennifer Lopez divorced Cuban waiter Ojani Noa.
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: Controversy from Movieline Interview
Some of the backlash and fabricated tabloid stories surrounding Jennifer Lopez have been attributed to her 1998 interview with Movieline, in which she was quoted as criticizing various actors and directors, comments she later said were made in jest and taken out of context.
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.
December 27, 1999: Arrested after Times Square shooting
On December 27, 1999, Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs, and Shyne were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon and possession of stolen property following a shooting at a Times Square nightclub.
1999: Anti-Lopez sentiment online
By 1999, according to Frances Negrón-Muntaner, "Internet chat rooms exploded with anti-Lopez babble," and Jennifer Lopez became "one of the easiest moving targets for cheap laughs as well as anxieties about working-class 'loud' sexuality and specifically Latino visibility."
1999: Debut Album Release: On the 6
In 1999, Jennifer Lopez successfully ventured into the music industry with her debut album, On the 6.
February 2000: Grammy Awards Versace Dress
In February 2000, Jennifer Lopez attended the Grammy Awards in a plunging green Versace silk chiffon dress, generating worldwide attention and leading to the creation of Google Images.
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.
March 2001: Combs acquitted, relationship ends
In March 2001, Sean Combs was acquitted of all charges from the December 1999 incident, and shortly thereafter, Jennifer Lopez ended their relationship.
September 2001: Marriage to Cris Judd
In September 2001, Jennifer Lopez married her former backup dancer, Cris Judd.
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: Suffered a nervous breakdown
In 2001, Jennifer Lopez suffered a nervous breakdown while filming the movie 'Enough'.
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.
November 2002: Engagement to Ben Affleck
In November 2002, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck became engaged.
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.
January 2003: Divorce from Cris Judd
In January 2003, Jennifer Lopez divorced Cris Judd.
September 14, 2003: Wedding Postponement
On September 14, 2003, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's planned wedding was postponed due to "excessive media attention."
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: Reflecting on Nude Scene in U Turn
In 2003, Jennifer Lopez reflected on a nude scene added by director Oliver Stone in the film U Turn in 1997, stating it was not something she would have chosen to do and that she fought with Stone over it.
2003: Misogyny and Racism
In 2003, Lawrence Donegan of The Guardian posited that "indefensible" misogyny and racism were to blame for Jennifer Lopez's position as "the most vilified woman in modern popular culture".
2003: Failure of Gigli
In 2003, the failure of Jennifer Lopez's film Gigli preceded a career downturn.
January 2004: End of engagement with Ben Affleck
In January 2004, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck ended their engagement.
June 2004: Marriage to Marc Anthony
In June 2004, Jennifer Lopez married singer Marc Anthony, five months after the end of her relationship with Ben Affleck.
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: Death of Paige Peterson
In 2004, Paige Peterson, an eleven-year-old cancer patient Jennifer Lopez befriended, died. Jennifer Lopez would dedicate her album Rebirth to Paige in 2005.
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.
February 2008: Birth of Twins
In February 2008, Jennifer Lopez gave birth to fraternal twins on Long Island.
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: Legend Award
In 2010, Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Legend Award by the World Music Awards for her contribution to the arts.
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'.
July 2011: Separation Announcement
In July 2011, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony announced their separation.
October 2011: Relationship with Casper Smart begins
In October 2011, Jennifer Lopez began an on-again, off-again relationship with her former backup dancer Casper Smart.
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."
April 2012: Divorce Filing
In April 2012, Marc Anthony filed for divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
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: Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez was listed in Forbes as one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
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'.
2013: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2013, Jennifer Lopez was presented with the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her musical contributions. Also in 2013, Univision presented her with the World Icon Award in its Premios Juventud.
June 2014: Divorce Finalized
In June 2014, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's divorce was finalized.
2014: Billboard Icon Award
In 2014, Jennifer Lopez became the first female recipient of the Billboard Icon Award.
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'.
2014: Species Named After Lopez
In 2014, scientists named a species of aquatic mite found in Puerto Rico, Litarachna lopezae, after Jennifer Lopez.
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.
August 2016: End of relationship with Casper Smart
In August 2016, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart ended their relationship.
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.
February 2017: Relationship with Alex Rodriguez begins
In February 2017, Jennifer Lopez began dating New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
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: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. She became the first Latin performer to receive the honor since its introduction in 1984.
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: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Jennifer Lopez was ranked among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.
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.
March 2019: Engagement to Alex Rodriguez
In March 2019, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez became engaged.
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: Keys to the City of Miami Beach
In 2019, Jennifer Lopez was presented with keys to the city of Miami Beach, and July 24 was declared "Jennifer Lopez Day".
2019: Fashion Icon Award
In 2019, The Council of Fashion Designers of America presented Jennifer Lopez with its Fashion Icon Award for her "long-standing and global impact on fashion".
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.
2020: Super Bowl halftime show political statement
In 2020, during her Super Bowl halftime show performance, Jennifer Lopez made a statement about the Mexico–United States border crisis and Trump's immigration policy by performing with children in metal cages.
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.
March 2021: Statement on relationship with Alex Rodriguez
In March 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez released a statement saying they were "working through some things" in their relationship, amidst tabloid speculation.
April 2021: End of relationship with Alex Rodriguez
In April 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced the end of their relationship.
April 2021: Reported to be dating Ben Affleck again
In April 2021, Jennifer Lopez was reported to be dating Ben Affleck again.
September 2021: Launch of Limitless Labs
In September 2021, Jennifer Lopez launched Limitless Labs, a philanthropic organization supporting Latina entrepreneurs and business owners.
2021: Ben Affleck defends Lopez
In 2021, Ben Affleck defended Jennifer Lopez, stating: "People were so fucking mean about her; sexist, racist, ugly vicious shit was written about her in ways that if you wrote it now, you would literally be fired for saying some of the things you said."
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: On-Screen Chemistry Recognition
In 2021, Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian cited Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney's partnership in Out of Sight as one of the best examples of on-screen chemistry in cinema history.
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.
April 2022: Second Engagement to Ben Affleck
In April 2022, Jennifer Lopez announced her second engagement to Ben Affleck, 20 years after their first proposal.
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.
July 16, 2022: Marriage to Ben Affleck in Las Vegas
On July 16, 2022, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married in Las Vegas.
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.
2022: Awards in 2022
In 2022, Jennifer Lopez received the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her contributions to film and television, and the Icon Award at the iHeart Radio Music Awards.
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.
April 26, 2024: Separation Date from Ben Affleck
On April 26, 2024, Jennifer Lopez cited this date as the date of separation from Ben Affleck.
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.
June 2024: Cancellation of the 'This Is Me... Live' tour
In June 2024, Jennifer Lopez cancelled her 'This Is Me... Live' North American tour to spend more time with her family.
August 20, 2024: Files for divorce from Ben Affleck
On August 20, 2024, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, citing April 26, 2024, as the date of their separation and requested her legal name be changed back to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
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: Finalized Divorce from Ben Affleck
In 2025, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce was finalized.
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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