Jennifer Lynn López was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, and raised in its Castle Hill neighborhood. Her … See more

Lopez was in a nearly decade-long relationship with David Cruz, her high school boyfriend, until the mid-1990s. They were … See more

Philanthropy
Following the September 11 attacks, Lopez was heavily involved in charitable activities. Joining other … See more

Lopez has been a polarizing figure in popular culture. Andrew Barker of Variety writes that she "exhibits a plethora of contradictions", observing: "Despite a carefully cultivated … See more

1989–1996: Professional dancing and early acting roles
Lopez's first professional job came in 1989 when she spent five months touring Europe with the … See more

Influences
Lopez has cited Madonna as her "first big musical influence", explaining "It was all about Madonna for … See more

Entertainment industry
Lopez is regarded as the most influential Latin entertainer of all time, credited with breaking racial barriers in the entertainment … See more