Jennifer Lopez: Facts & Related Content

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Jennifer Lopez sued over posting paparazzi photos of herself • May 20, 2025, 8:08 AM ET (USA Today)

Jennifer Lopez Sued for Posting Paparazzi Pictures of Herself From Golden Globes Event • May 19, 2025, 10:32 AM ET (Billboard)

Jennifer Lopez injured during American Music Awards rehearsals • May 15, 2025, 1:09 AM ET (CBS)

Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Busted Nose Suffered During AMAs Rehearsals: ‘So This Happened…’ • May 14, 2025, 4:44 AM ET (Billboard)

Jennifer Lopez to Host 2025 American Music Awards • May 8, 2025, 11:09 AM ET (Billboard)

Facts

Also Known As	J.Lo • Jennifer Lynn Lopez
Born	July 24, 1969 (age 55) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“This Is Me…Now”
Notable Family Members	spouse Ben Affleck
Married To	Ojani Noa (1997–1998) • Cris Judd (2001–2003) • Marc Anthony (2004–2014)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Angel Eyes" (2001) • "Hotel Malibu" (1994) • "Second Act" (2018) • "U Turn" (1997) • "Bordertown" (2007) • "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012) • "Gigli" (2003) • "The Wedding Planner" (2001) • "Ice Age: Collision Course" (2016) • "The Back-up Plan" (2010) • "An Unfinished Life" (2005) • "The Boy Next Door" (2015) • "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (2012) • "Jersey Girl" (2004) • "In Living Color" (1991–1993) • "Antz" (1998) • "Parker" (2013) • "Enough" (2002) • "Will & Grace" (2004–2018) • "Anaconda" (1997) • "Hustlers" (2019) • "Selena" (1997) • "My Little Girl" (1986) • "Monster-in-Law" (2005) • "Maid in Manhattan" (2002) • "Home" (2015) • "Second Chances" (1993–1994) • "Out of Sight" (1998) • "Shades of Blue" (2016–2018) • "Jack" (1996) • "El cantante" (2006) • "Blood and Wine" (1996) • "My Family" (1995) • "Money Train" (1995) • "South Central" (1994) • "How I Met Your Mother" (2010) • "The Cell" (2000) • "Lila & Eve" (2015) • "Shall We Dance" (2004)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen" (2012)
Albums	"J.Lo" (2001) • "On the 6" (1999) • "Como ama una mujer" (2007) • "Love?" (2011) • "This Is Me... Then" (2002) • "Rebirth" (2005) • "Brave" (2007) • "A.K.A." (2014)