 |  Jennifer is a superstar singer, actress and performer. Jennifer is the middle child of three girls, and grew up in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. Her father is a computer operations manager, and her mother, a kindergarten teacher. As a child, Jennifer always wanted to be a performer, and she started her career by appearing in the chorus of Hinton Battle's "Synchronicity" musical in Japan. She then appeared in "Golden Musicals of Broadway" on a European tour, and later regional productions of "Oklahoma" and "Jesus Christ Superstar".
Jennifer graduated in 1987 from Preston High School, and she enrolled at Baruch College in New York City, but dropped out after one semester. Later, when she read about a scholarship to a dance school in Manhattan, she jumped at the opportunity. Jennifer then landed a role dancing as one of "The Fly Girls" on a production of "In Living Color". She was still living in New York and had to move to LA for the role, but the show's producer Keenan Ivory Wayans advised her she would have more money and more experience if she stuck with the show. While Jennifer was working on "In Living Color", one of her coworkers husbands was writing and producing Fox's "South Central", and she suggested Jennifer for a part. Jennifer got the recurring role on the show as Lucy, who worked in the co-op market.
 While the show was short lived, it helped Jennifer get some recognition, and work in two more, but short lived series. Subsequently, she gained ground in her next film, "The Money Train", with Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Jennifer's next role as Selena, would launch her into the public eye, with her dancing and vocal talent. This led to Jennifer being picked as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. A few more major roles followed with the modern film "Blood and Wine" and "U-Turn", which secured her star status. In 1998, Jennifer proved that she could hold her own against a powerful leading man when she starred opposite George Clooney in "Out of Sight". Jennifer is the only Latin actress in history to demand a $1 million salary.
When she released her album entitled "On the 6", the album was so well received that it bumped Ricky Martin from the top of the charts. Jennifer often receives more attention for two things, her behind, and her relationship with controversial Sean "Puffy" Combs. In 1999 she had her body insured for $1 billion, and had her rear protected with a $300 million policy. During a romance with the artist Puff Daddy, Jennifer put out her next album, "J-Lo", which also seems to be successful. Puff Daddy had input with some of the songs on the album, but he and Jennifer have now gone their separate ways.
| | Spouse : | Fan Mail : | Marc Anthony (5 June 2004 - present) 2 children Cris Judd (29 September 2001 - 26 January 2003) (divorced) Ojani Noa (1997 - 1998) (divorced) | 897 Granite Dr Pasadena, CA 91101, USA Jennifer Lopez C/O United Talent Agency 9560 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 500 Beverly Hi | Birth Name:
| Jennifer Lynn Lopez Muniz
| | Birth Place : | New York, New York USA | | Birth Date: | July 24, 1970 | Hair color:
| Dark Brown
| | Eye color: | Light Brown | Height:
| 5'6" | | Nickname(s): | ''La Guitarra'' (guitar shaped body) J.Lo, La Lopez, Lola
| Zodiac/Star sign:
| Leo
| Nationality
| American / United States
| | Notable feature(s): | Buttocks | | Education: | - Attended Holy Family Catholic Church and Grammar School in Castle Hill, Bronx, New York, USA
- Graduated from Preston High School in Throgs Neck, Bronx, New York, USA
- Attended Baruch College, New York
| Family:
| Husband: Marc Anthony (June 5, 2004 - Present) Daughter: Emme Anthony Son: Max Anthony
Father: David Lopez. Runs computer operations for an insurance company, separated from Lopez's mother Mother: Guadalupe Lopez Sister: Leslie Lopez Sister: Lynda Lopez
Ex-Husbands: (Divorced From) Cris Judd (Sept. 29 2001 - Jan 26, 2003) Ojani Noa (Feb. 22, 1997 - Jan 1, 1998)
| | Resides in: | Long Island, New York, but also has a house on Fisher Island, Miami, Florida.
She and Mark Anthony have already put up their Bel-Air home on the market for $8.5 million.
| | Religious affiliations: | Catholic
| | Political affiliation: | Democrat
| | Personal interests/hobbies: | Dancing, Singing
| Charities/Causes:
| Jennifer Lopez supports the following causes:
- At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths
- Cancer
- Children
- Creative Arts
- Health
- Human Rights
- Hunger
- Organ Donation
- Poverty
- Unemployment/Career Support
It has also been reported that she has supported these following charities:
- ALAS
- Amnesty International
- Children's Health Fund
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- DKMS
- Los Angeles Free Clinic
- MusiCares
- UNICEF
| Other:
| At a White House benefit dinner for UNICEF, magician David Copperfield entertained the guests by sawing Jennifer into six pieces. | |