13 Iconic Photos of Jennifer Lopez Breaking Barriers

In 1991, Jennifer Lopez began her career as a dancer, making her television debut as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy series In Living Color. She gained significant prominence in 1997 as an actress with leading roles in the films Selena and Anaconda. Lopez has been ranked among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine and the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes. Join us in this slideshow as we explore key moments in Lopez’s life and career that have helped establish her as a significant figure in Hollywood.

1998: Lopez starred in Out of Sight.

1999: Released her debut music album, On the 6, which marked her successful transition into the music industry.

2001: Made history by becoming the first woman to have both a number one album (J.Lo) and a number one film (The Wedding Planner) in the United States simultaneously.

2002: Released two albums: J to tha L–O! The Remixes, which became the first remix album to top the US Billboard 200, and This Is Me… Then.

2002: Starred in the romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan, which was a commercial success.

2004: Starred in Shall We Dance?, another successful romantic comedy.

2005: Released the album Rebirth, marking her continued presence in the music industry.

2005: Starred in Monster-in-Law, which performed well at the box office.

2007: Released Como Ama una Mujer, which broke first-week sales records for a debut Spanish album.

2011: Returned to prominence as a judge on American Idol, boosting her visibility and popularity.

2011: Released the album Love?, which included successful singles.

2016: Starred in the police drama series Shades of Blue, showcasing her acting versatility.

2017: Served as a judge on the dance competition series World of Dance, further solidifying her influence in the entertainment industry.

2019: Received critical acclaim for her performance in the crime drama Hustlers, earning several award nominations.

2020: Garnered recognition for her contributions to music and film, including nominations for prestigious awards.

2022: Produced and starred in the film Marry Me, which was released in theaters and on streaming services.

2023: Starred in the film The Mother, continuing her trend of leading roles in successful projects.

Lopez has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She received a Billboard Icon Award for her contributions to music.