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Father David Lopez is a computer specialist at Guardian Insurance in NYC.

Dated musician 'Sean 'P. Diddy Combs'. [1999-2001]

Sisters are Linda López and Leslie Lopez.

Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997]

Her parents are from Puerto Rico.

At the movie wrap party for Selena (1997), on October 28 1996 in San Antonio, the star played an unexpected love scene when her boyfriend Ojani Noa grabbed a microphone and proposed to her in the middle of the dance floor, presenting her with a large marquis-cut diamond ring. She said, "Yes."

She was one of the "Fly Girls" dancers on the TV comedy series "In Living Color" (1990).

In the gyms they called her "La Guitarra" because her body curved like a guitar.

In her Bronx neighborhood they call her "The Supernova."

She moved to Manhattan to learn how to dance and used to sleep in the studio where she was practicing.

Lopez and boyfriend musician 'Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' were arrested in connection with a nightclub shooting. Police found them with a stolen gun. The charges against Lopez were dropped, but the charges against Combs stayed. He was eventually tried and acquitted. [December 1999]

Lopez worked with Janet Jackson in her videos and on her tours, and can be seen in the video for "That's The Way Love Goes".

Grew up in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. It was from this neighborhood that she took the local "6" train to get to her auditions in Manhattan, as well as the inspiration of her debut album "On the 6".

Mother is a schoolteacher in Westchester County, New York.

Voted #1 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list. [2001]

She and boyfriend Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs announced that they had ended their relationship. [February 14, 2001]

Is the highest paid Latina(o) actress to date for her performance in The Wedding Planner (2001). She was paid $1 million for her role in Selena (1997). [2001]

First actress to have a movie (The Wedding Planner (2001)) and a music album hit number one in the same week.

Met her husband, Cris Judd, while filming the music video for her single "Love Don't Cost A Thing". The two were married in a small ceremony (about 170 guests) at a home in a Los Angeles suburb officiated by attorney Barry Hirsch. Judd is a dancer and choreographer.

Is the only woman to have been voted the sexiest woman in the world twice in FHM.

Named one of E!'s "Top 20 Entertainers of 2001".

Voted the #1 best female body in "Celebrity Bodies" (UK) magazine. [October 2001]

She once hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) and appeared in a sketch as a singer for the USO who performs for soldiers during WWII. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, she did this for real, performing in a USO concert at an American Air Force base in Germany.

Debut album went 6 x platinum.

Attended Baruch College in New York.

Ranked #76 in Premiere's 2002 annual Power 100 List.

Opened a new Cuban restaurant called Madre's in Pasadena, California.

Has relocated to Miami Beach after purchasing an estate there worth $9.1 million. Her neighbors on both sides of the house are Robin Gibb and Barry Gibb, and singer Ricky Martin lives eight houses away. [May 2002]

Was ranked 1st of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan (2001).

Came in at #5 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition. She had come in first in the 2000 & 2001 editions of the poll. [June 2002]

Grew up on Blackrock Avenue in the Bronx.

Released her third album, "This is Me... Then," on November 26th 2002. The first single from the album was the song "Jenny from the Block." Another track, "Baby I Love You!", borrows heavily from the melody of John Barry's theme for Midnight Cowboy (1969). Barry gets co-composer credit.

Engaged to Ben Affleck. [October 2002]

Was the first Latina actress to be paid $1 million for a movie role (Selena (1997)).

Ranked #47 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #76 in 2002.

Does not drink alcohol.

Voted the 4th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.

Her ex-husband Cris Judd and ex-fiancee Ben Affleck share the same birthday. Ben is 3 years younger.

Ranked #5 in Maxim's Hot 100 List 2003, behind Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) stars Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, & Cameron Diaz, and Kristanna Loken, Shania Twain, and top-ranked Christina Aguilera.

Ranked #5 on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2003 list, behind only Alyssa Milano, Carmen Electra, Britney Spears, and Halle Berry.

Ranked #4 in the "Loveliest Latin Ladies" section of Stuff's 125 Sexiest Women of the Year 2003, along with Shakira, Salma Hayek, Daisy Fuentes, Roselyn Sanchez, Penélope Cruz, Eva Mendes, Sofía Vergara, Lana Parrilla, Marieh Delfino, and Sissi.

20 January 2004: Ended engagement to Ben Affleck.

Struggles to converse in Spanish, even though she was raised in a Puerto Rican home.

Wrote the song "Dear Ben" about her fiancee Ben Affleck and how much she loved him.

After four unsuccessful previous nominations, she won the worst actress Razzie for Gigli (2003).

Wears a size 6 shoe.

Her mother won a $2.4-million jackpot at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey in April 2004.

Grew up blocks away from actor, Mills Pierre, where they both took classes at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.

Sister Linda López is an Entertainment Correspondent for WB Network Channel 11 News in New York.

Secretly married Marc Anthony on June 5th 2004; all the guests were invited to a "afternoon party", and they were never told that they were going to a wedding.

Both her parents are of full European ancestry.

Stated in interviews during her engagement to Ben Affleck that once married, she would go by the name Jennifer Affleck both privately and professionally. This never came-to-be as she and Affleck broke off their engagement in January 2004.

2004 Honoree for the Noche de Niños Gala (Childrens Hospital Los Angeles)

Her new perfume is called "Still" and is the second perfume she has released with her first being "Glow"

Ranked #2 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).

She was named one of People magazine's Fifty Most Beautiful People for 1997

Owns a home in Old Westbury - Long Island, New York.

Years before they married (or even became a couple), she and Marc Anthony sang a song together called "No Me Ames" which appeared on her album "On the 6"

There was some controversy around her fashion line "Sweetface" due to the excessive use of fur for the clothes. Members of PETA protested against her and famous PETA member Heather Mills stormed with some reporters into Jennifer's office in New York and expected an explanation from Jennifer, but the singer wasn't there. Mills then left a DVD in Lopez' office, which shows how brutally animals are murdered just to get their fur. Mills was then asked to leave by Lopez' assistant. [September 2005]

Wore a Vera Wang gown to her June 2004 wedding to Marc Anthony

She and Marc Anthony live in Bel-Air. In addition, they have a house on Fisher Island and another one in Long Island, New York.

10 April 2006 - Filed a request for injunction against her first husband, Ojani, to stop him from publishing materials that are disparaging. He supposedly signed an non-disclosure agreement in 2004 that prevents him from such a publication.

Named #31 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

One of her first dancing gigs was dancing for an opening number by the New Kids on the Block for their performance on the American Music Awards in the late 1980s. She can be clearly seen dancing with her hair in a ponytail and wearing a cap in the middle of the dance troupe.

Named #26 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Attended Holy Family Catholic Church and Grammar School in Castle Hill, Bronx, New York, New York, USA. She also attended Preston High School in Throgs Neck, Bronx, New York, New York, USA where she graduated from in 1987.

Stepmom of her husband Marc's 3 children Ariana, Cristian and Ryan.

Was one of the guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes wedding ceremony in Italy.

Began her career as a dancer for Janet Jackson.

Ranked #3 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

December 2007 - According to Forbes, her movies averaged $9 of gross income for every dollar the actress got paid.

By 2004, she had amassed a fortune estimated to be worth $255 million, due to her work as a singer, actress, and Co-owner of Sweetface Fashions.

Has split with her year-long manager, Irving Azoff [January 15, 2008].

Gave birth to fraternal twins, Emme Maribel Muñiz, at 12:12am, weighing 5lbs 7oz and Maximillian "Max" David Muñiz, at 12:13am, weighing 5lbs 13oz, on February 22, 2008 on Long Island, New York by C-section.

Client of Simon Fields.

She and her twins were featured on the front cover of People magazine's March 11, 2008 issue when they were four weeks old. People paid $6 million for the photos.

The Governess (2009) (pre-production)

Love and Other Impossible Pursuits (2009) (pre-production).... Emilia Greenleaf

Cantante, El (2006) .... Puchi

Bordertown (2006) .... Lauren Adrian

An Unfinished Life (2005) .... Jean Gilkyson

Monster-in-Law (2005) .... Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini

Shall We Dance (2004) .... Paulina

Jersey Girl (2004) .... Gertrude Steiney

Selena: Greatest Hits (2003) (V).... Selena (segment Siempre Hace Frio)

Gigli (2003) .... Ricki

Maid in Manhattan (2002) .... Marisa Ventura

Enough (2002/I) .... Slim Hiller

Angel Eyes (2001) .... Sharon Pogue

The Wedding Planner (2001) .... Mary Fiore

The Cell (2000) .... Catherine Deane

Antz (1998) (voice) .... Azteca

Out of Sight (1998) .... Karen Sisco

U Turn (1997) .... Grace McKenna

Anaconda (1997) .... Terri Flores

Selena (1997) .... Selena Quintanilla-Pérez

Blood and Wine (1996) .... Gabriela 'Gabby'

Jack (1996) .... Miss Marquez

Money Train (1995) .... Grace Santiago

My Family (1995) .... Young Maria

Second Chances .... Melinda Lopez (6 episodes, 1993-1994)

Hotel Malibu .... Melinda Lopez (1 episode, 1994)

South Central .... Cashier (1 episode, 1994)

Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 (1993) (TV) .... Rosie Romero

In Living Color .... Fly Girl (16 episodes, 1991-1993)

My Little Girl (1987) .... Myra

ALMA Awards

2002 Nominated ALMA Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for: Angel Eyes (2001)

Outstanding Performance in a Music, Variety or Comedy Special for: Jennifer Lopez in Concert (2001) (TV)

2001 Won Special Achievement Award Female Entertainer of the Year

Nominated ALMA Award Outstanding Host of a Variety or Awards Special for: The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards (2000) (TV) Shared with: Gloria Estefan Andy Garcia Jimmy Smits

2000 Won Special Achievement Award Female Entertainer of the Year

1999 Won ALMA Award Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film in a Crossover Role for: Out of Sight (1998)

1998 Won ALMA Award Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for: Selena (1997) Also for Anaconda (1997).

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

2001 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress for: The Cell (2000)

1998 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress for: Anaconda (1997)

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

2001 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Science Fiction for: The Cell (2000)

1998 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actress - Action/Adventure for: Anaconda (1997)

Golden Globes, USA

1998 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for: Selena (1997)

Image Awards

2003 Nominated Image Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for: Maid in Manhattan (2002)

Imagen Foundation Awards

1998 Won Lasting Image Award for: Selena (1997)

Independent Spirit Awards

1996 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Female for: My Family (1995)

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

2003 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Maid in Manhattan (2002)

2002 Won Blimp Award Favorite Female Movie Star for: The Wedding Planner (2001)

Lone Star Film & Television Awards

1998 Won Lone Star Film & Television Award Best Actress for: Selena (1997)

MTV Movie Awards

2001 Won MTV Movie Award Best Dressed for: The Cell (2000)

Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: The Cell (2000)

1999 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Female Performance for: Out of Sight (1998)

Best Kiss for: Out of Sight (1998) Shared with: George Clooney

1998 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Breakthrough Performance for: Selena (1997)

NCLR Bravo Awards

1996 Nominated NCLR Bravo Award Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for: Money Train (1995) Also for Jack (1996).

Razzie Awards

2006 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Monster-in-Law (2005)

2005 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Screen Couple for: Jersey Girl (2004) Shared with: Ben Affleck Liv Tyler Ben Affleck & EITHER Jennifer Lopez OR Liv Tyler. Worst Supporting Actress for: Jersey Girl (2004)

2004 Won Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Gigli (2003)

Worst Screen Couple for: Gigli (2003) Shared with: Ben Affleck

2003 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Enough (2002/I) Also for Maid in Manhattan (2002).

2002 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Angel Eyes (2001) Also for The Wedding Planner (2001).

ShoWest Convention, USA

2002 - ShoWest Award Female Star of the Year

Teen Choice Awards

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actress: Comedy for: Monster-in-Law (2005)

Choice Movie Chemistry for: Monster-in-Law (2005) Shared with: Jane Fonda

Choice Movie Dance Scene for: Shall We Dance (2004) Shared with: Richard Gere

2003 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Crossover Artist (Music/Acting)

Choice Movie Actress - Comedy for: Maid in Manhattan (2002)

Choice Movie Liar for: Maid in Manhattan (2002)

Choice Movie Liplock for: Maid in Manhattan (2002) Shared with: Ralph Fiennes

2002 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure for: Enough (2002/I)

2001 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry for: The Wedding Planner (2001) Shared with: Matthew McConaughey