5 iconic moments from Jennifer Lopez's career that prove she's the OG popstar (IN PICS)

5 iconic moments from Jennifer Lopez's career that prove she's the OG popstar (IN PICS)

Jennifer Lopez hit the gold mine, kicking off her legendary career in acting and music with the releases of The Wedding Planner and her second studio album, JLo. The romcom with Matthew Mcconaughey was a massive commerical success, soaring to number one on the box office. Simultaneously, her album JLo reached number one on Billboard charts, making her the only artist in history to have attained this miraculous achievement! Be it acting chops or musical talent, she’s aced it all. 

One of the most bankable stars on the planet, Jennifer Lopez hit the mark with her video for Get Right. The upbeat R&B track featured Lopez in 8 different avatars, dancing the night away in a club. The music video quickly became one of her most iconic, being lauded for her remarkable choreography and direction. The stunning video earned her 4 nominations at the Video Music Awards, including Best Video and Best Choreography.  

If anyone knows how to bouce back stronger from heartbreak, its Jennifer Lopez! After her challenging divorce with Marc Antony, JLo set her eyes on the dance floor and never looked back! As a result, she created two masterpiece tracks with Pitbull that set a benchmark in the music industry! On the Floor and Dance Again became some of the most popular dance records of the 2000s, highlighting JLo’s effortless skills as a dancer and fashion mogul.  

The first Latin artist to have ever been bestowed with a Video Vanguard Award, Jennifer Lopez won a coveted trophy for her outstanding contribution to the music industry for over 2 decades. She’s the most nominated Latin artist in history, bringing much needed representation to the international stage. In addition to her massive win, she set the stage on fire with her performance at the 2018 VMA with powerful renditions of her greatest hits till date.  

Even a global pandemic couldn’t slow Jennifer’s roll! Continuing to honour her Latin heritage, JLo released a two part collaboration with Colombian singer Maluma. Their hit singles Pa’ Ti and Lonely garnered massive acclaim, as audiences were beyond elated to see powerful Latin artists come together. The two-part video for the same featured the stunning musicians and their palpable chemistry, making it absolutely unmissable.