Lifetime of Achievements

1969

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JUN

Jennfer Lynn Lopez Born in the Bronx, New York 24 June 1969

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1986

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JAN My Little Girl Jennifer Lopez appeared in the independent film My Little Girl (1986) 1 January 1986

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1991

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JAN

TELEVISION Lopez became a dancer on the sketch-comedy series In Living Color, gaining national exposure as one of the Fly Girls. 1 January 1991

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1993

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APR JANET JACKSON She worked as a dancer and appeared in Janet Jackson’s “That’s the Way Love Goes” music video. 20 April 1993

NOV

Television Acting Debut She began building her acting résumé with television work, including the TV film Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7. 23 November 1993

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1995

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JAN

AWARD Lopez received early industry recognition for her screen work with an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film connected to… 1 January 1995

MAY

Mi Familia Lopez appeared as young Maria in Gregory Nava’s Mi Familia (My Family). The performance brought early critical attention and an Independent Spirit… 3 May 1995

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1997

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MAR

FILM Her portrayal of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla brought Lopez widespread acclaim and established her as a leading film actress. She received… 21 March 1997

MAR SELENA Lopez’s portrayal of Selena Quintanilla transformed her career. She became the first Latina actress widely reported to have earned a $1 million… 21 March 1997

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1998

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JAN

AWARD Lopez earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Selena. The nomination marked… 1 January 1998

JUN

FILM Starring opposite George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight helped cement Lopez’s reputation as a charismatic leading performer. 26 June 1998

JUN

FILM Starring opposite George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight, Lopez earned strong reviews and demonstrated her range in a stylish crime… 26 June 1998

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1999

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MAY

RECORD Lopez launched her recording career with “If You Had My Love,” which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. A… 14 May 1999

MAY

MUSIC Her debut single “If You Had My Love” reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Lopez one of the… 14 May 1999

JUN

MUSIC Lopez launched her recording career with On the 6, featuring hits including “If You Had My Love” and “Waiting for Tonight.” The… 1 June 1999

JUN

MUSIC Her debut album On the 6 blended pop, R&B and Latin influences and included “If You Had My Love,” “Waiting for Tonight”… 1 June 1999

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2000

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JAN

MUSIC Lopez’s music, film, dance and fashion visibility converged into a distinctive mainstream pop identity that helped define the turn of the millennium. 1 January 2000

FEB

AWARD At the 2000 GRAMMY Awards, Lopez received her first nomination, for Best Dance Recording for “Waiting for Tonight.” The same evening, her… 23 February 2000

FEB

CULTURE Lopez wore the now-iconic green Versace jungle-print dress when presenting at the 2000 GRAMMY Awards. The extraordinary volume of online searches for… 23 February 2000

SEP

AWARD The “Waiting for Tonight” video earned Lopez the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video in 2000. Its futuristic visuals, choreography… 7 September 2000

SEP

AWARD “Waiting for Tonight” won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video in 2000. Its glowing club aesthetic and elaborate choreography… 7 September 2000

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2001

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JAN

BUSINESS Lopez expanded into fashion with J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, a clothing and lifestyle label that brought her personal style to a mass-market… 1 January 2001

JAN

BUSINESS Lopez co-founded Nuyorican Productions with Benny Medina, developing a production platform for film and television projects. The company marked an important shift… 1 January 2001

JAN

FASHION Lopez launched her J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez fashion label, expanding from entertainment into fashion design and lifestyle branding. 23 January 2001

JAN

MUSIC Released in January 2001, J.Lo debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and delivered hits including “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,”… 23 January 2001

JAN

RECORD In early 2001, The Wedding Planner topped the US box office while her album J.Lo reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.… 26 January 2001

JAN

RECORD In the same week that J.Lo topped the Billboard 200, The Wedding Planner led the US box office. Lopez became the first… 26 January 2001

OCT

MUSIC Her remix releases helped establish a signature blend of pop, R&B, Latin influences and club music, turning alternate versions of her hits… 16 October 2001

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2002

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JAN

BUSINESS Glow by JLo launched in 2002 and became one of the defining celebrity fragrance launches of its era. The fragrance expanded Lopez’s… 1 January 2002

FEB

RECORD The remix album J to tha L–O! The Remixes debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming the first remix album… 5 February 2002

FEB

RECORD J to tha L–O! The Remixes debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the first remix album to do… 9 February 2002

NOV

MUSIC This Is Me… Then paired polished R&B and pop with a more personal lyrical approach. The album produced “Jenny from the Block,”… 26 November 2002

NOV

FILM Maid in Manhattan became one of Lopez’s best-known romantic comedies and a major commercial success, reinforcing her status as a bankable leading… 27 November 2002

DEC

FILM Lopez led the romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan, which became a major box-office success. The film helped cement her as one of… 13 December 2002

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2003

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JAN

MUSIC The Murder Remix of “Ain’t It Funny,” featuring Ja Rule and Cadillac Tah, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, adding… 1 January 2003

JAN

BUSINESS Lopez introduced Sweetface, a more fashion-forward label that expanded her work in clothing design. The venture demonstrated the breadth of her ambitions… 1 January 2003

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2004

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JUN

BUSINESS Lopez continued to grow a wider lifestyle portfolio spanning fashion, fragrance, endorsements and entertainment, helping make her a high-profile example of a… 1 June 2004

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2005

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MAY

FILM Lopez starred opposite Jane Fonda in Monster-in-Law, a commercial hit that reinforced her international appeal as a romantic-comedy lead and her ability… 13 May 2005

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2007

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MAR

MUSIC Lopez released Como Ama una Mujer, her first full-length Spanish-language studio album. It debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200,… 27 March 2007

MAR

RECORD Como Ama una Mujer demonstrated that Lopez could lead a major release in Spanish as well as English. The album’s chart performance… 27 March 2007

AUG

MUSIC Lopez released Como Ama una Mujer, her first full-length Spanish-language studio album, showcasing a more traditional Latin-pop and ballad sound. 1 August 2007

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2011

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JAN

TELEVISION Lopez joined American Idol as a judge in 2011, introducing her personality and performance expertise to a broad television audience. The role… 1 January 2011

FEB

TELEVISION Lopez joined American Idol as a judge, introducing her to a new generation of viewers and becoming a prominent presence in one… 1 February 2011

FEB

MUSIC “On the Floor,” featuring Pitbull, became one of Lopez’s biggest international hits and a signature dance-pop anthem, powered by its global chart… 8 February 2011

MAY

MUSIC “On the Floor,” featuring Pitbull, became a worldwide hit and reached No. 1 in numerous countries. Built around a sample of “Lambada,”… 3 May 2011

MAY

RECORD The “On the Floor” video became the fastest music video by a female artist at the time to reach 100 million views… 3 May 2011

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2012

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JAN

TOUR Lopez launched her first headlining world tour, Dance Again World Tour, bringing her high-energy choreography, hit catalogue and large-scale pop production to… 1 January 2012

JAN

HONOUR Forbes ranked Lopez No. 1 on its 2012 Celebrity 100 list, reflecting her influence across entertainment, endorsements and business. The recognition underscored… 1 January 2012

JUN

LIVE Lopez launched the Dance Again World Tour, her first major global headlining tour. It brought her hit-filled catalogue, choreography and elaborate pop… 14 June 2012

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2013

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JUN

HONOUR Lopez received the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category on June 20, 2013. The landmark ceremony… 20 June 2013

JUN

HONOUR Lopez received the 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category. The ceremony became a landmark public celebration… 20 June 2013

JUL

BUSINESS Lopez helped launch Viva Móvil, a wireless retail and mobile brand aimed at US Latino consumers. The venture was an early example… 1 July 2013

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2014

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MAY

AWARD At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Lopez received the Icon Award and became its first female recipient. The honour recognised her impact… 18 May 2014

MAY

AWARD Lopez became the first woman to receive the Billboard Music Awards Icon Award. The honour recognised her enduring contribution to popular music… 18 May 2014

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2016

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JAN

LIVE Lopez began her Las Vegas residency All I Have at Planet Hollywood in 2016. The show brought her music-video precision and arena-style… 1 January 2016

JAN

TELEVISION Lopez starred as Detective Harlee Santos in NBC’s Shades of Blue and also served as an executive producer. The series added a… 7 January 2016

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2017

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MAY

TELEVISION Lopez helped launch World of Dance as a judge and executive producer. The competition spotlighted dancers from different styles and countries, reflecting… 30 May 2017

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2018

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AUG

AWARD Lopez received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, honouring her influential music-video career and performance… 20 August 2018

AUG

AWARD Lopez received MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2018 and delivered a career-spanning performance. The honour recognised the impact of her… 20 August 2018

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2019

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JUN

FASHION The Council of Fashion Designers of America honoured Lopez with its Fashion Icon Award in 2019. The award recognised her long-standing influence… 3 June 2019

SEP

FILM Lopez’s performance as Ramona Vega in Hustlers earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards-season attention, including nominations from leading critics’ groups and… 13 September 2019

SEP

FILM Lopez’s portrayal of Ramona Vega in Hustlers earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards-season attention. She also co-produced the film, combining a… 13 September 2019

SEP

FASHION Lopez closed Versace’s Spring 2020 show in Milan wearing a reimagined version of her iconic green jungle-print dress, turning a landmark 2000… 20 September 2019

SEP

FASHION Lopez closed Versace’s Spring 2020 show in Milan wearing a reimagined version of the green jungle-print dress she made famous in 2000.… 20 September 2019

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2020

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FEB

LIVE Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira. The performance celebrated Latin music and culture on one of the world’s… 2 February 2020

FEB

LIVE Lopez co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira. The performance celebrated Latin music and culture on one of the world’s… 2 February 2020

DEC

AWARD Billboard honoured Lopez with its Icon Award at the 2020 Women in Music event, recognising her lasting influence across music and entertainment. 10 December 2020

DEC

AWARD Billboard honoured Lopez with its Icon Award at the 2020 Women in Music event. The recognition celebrated her long-running influence across music,… 10 December 2020

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2021

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JAN

BUSINESS Lopez launched JLo Beauty, extending her long-standing interest in skincare into a dedicated beauty brand. The launch added another consumer business to… 1 January 2021

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2022

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JAN

PHILANTHROPY Lopez launched Limitless Labs initiatives connected with expanding opportunity for Latina entrepreneurs, including work with Grameen America. The effort reflects her use… 1 January 2022

FEB

FILM Marry Me paired Lopez’s film role with a companion soundtrack, continuing her long-running practice of connecting her acting and recording careers. 8 February 2022

JUN

AWARD Lopez received the Generation Award at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, recognising her impact across film, television and music. Together… 5 June 2022

JUN

AWARD Lopez received the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, recognising her career across film, television and music. It followed… 5 June 2022

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2023

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APR

BUSINESS Lopez introduced Delola, a lifestyle beverage brand, expanding her entrepreneurial portfolio into a new consumer category. The launch continued her strategy of… 1 April 2023

MAY

FILM Lopez starred in the action thriller The Mother, which became a major Netflix release and demonstrated her continued draw in global streaming… 12 May 2023

OCT

AWARD Lopez received the Women in Hollywood Icon Award from ELLE in 2023. The honour recognised her sustained presence across entertainment and her… 1 October 2023

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2024

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FEB

MUSIC This Is Me…Now arrived alongside a visual companion film, This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, and the documentary The Greatest Love Story… 16 February 2024

FEB

FILM Lopez released a cinematic companion to her album This Is Me…Now, blending musical performance, fantasy and personal storytelling into a feature-length visual… 16 February 2024

FEB

MUSIC Lopez released This Is Me…Now, her first studio album in a decade, alongside the cinematic companion This Is Me…Now: A Love Story… 16 February 2024

APR

HONOUR The Hispanic Federation presented Lopez with its Premio Orgullo Award in 2024, recognising her achievements and cultural impact. The honour celebrated her… 1 April 2024

MAY

FILM Lopez starred in the science-fiction action film Atlas, released on Netflix in 2024. The project continued her prominent run of streaming-led film… 24 May 2024

SEP

FILM Lopez appeared in Unstoppable, the sports drama inspired by wrestler Anthony Robles. The film continued her work as both a performer and… 6 September 2024

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2025

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JAN

LEGACY Across decades, Lopez has built a cross-industry career as a recording artist, actor, dancer, producer, fashion and fragrance entrepreneur, and live performer. 1 January 2025

JAN

LIVE Lopez returned to international touring with Up All Night: Live, performing across multiple regions in 2025. The shows brought her catalogue of… 1 January 2025

JAN

RECORD Unstoppable became a major streaming release after arriving on Prime Video, reaching the platform’s global No. 1 position according to the film’s… 16 January 2025

JAN

FILM Lopez premiered Kiss of the Spider Woman at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The movie musical gave her a major role combining… 26 January 2025

JUL

MUSIC Lopez marked her birthday with the release of “Birthday” and a companion EP featuring alternate versions. The release added a new pop… 24 July 2025

NOV

AWARD The SCAD Savannah Film Festival honoured Lopez with its Virtuoso Award in 2025 for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman… 1 November 2025

DEC

AWARD Lopez was honoured with The Hollywood Reporter’s Equity in Entertainment Award in 2025, recognising efforts to uplift and represent diverse voices across… 3 December 2025

DEC

LIVE Lopez launched a new Las Vegas residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency brought… 30 December 2025

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2026

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JAN

LEGACY By 2026, Lopez’s career spans more than four decades across dance, television, film, music, fashion, fragrance, beauty, production and live performance. Her… 1 January 2026

MAY

DAN 1 May 2026

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