Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, and raised in its Castle Hill neighborhood. Her parents, David López and Guadalupe … अधिक देखें

Lopez was in a nearly decade-long relationship with David Cruz, her high-school boyfriend, until the mid-1990s. They were engaged at one point, and Cruz relocated to … अधिक देखें

Influences
Lopez has cited Madonna as her "first big musical influence", explaining "It was all about Madonna for me. She inspired me to want to sing, to … अधिक देखें

Entertainment industry
Lopez is regarded as the most influential Latin entertainer of all time, credited with breaking … अधिक देखें

1989–1996: Professional dancing and early acting roles
Lopez's first professional job came in 1989 when she … अधिक देखें

Philanthropy
Following the September 11 attacks, Lopez was heavily involved in charitable activities. … अधिक देखें

Lopez has been a polarizing figure in popular culture. Andrew Barker of Variety writes that she "exhibits a plethora of contradictions", … अधिक देखें