Lopez's television career started when she was cast in the sketch comedy series In Living Color (1990-1993). She gained recognition for her role as a Fly Girl, a group of dancers who performed on the show. After leaving In Living Color, Lopez starred in several romantic comedies, including Selena (1997), which was based on the life of the Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Lopez's performance was critically acclaimed and earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. She continued to star in successful romantic comedies, including Out of Sight (1998) with George Clooney, The Wedding Planner (2001) with Matthew McConaughey, and Maid in Manhattan (2002) with Ralph Fiennes.
Music career
Lopez released her debut album, On the 6, in 1999. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over eight million copies worldwide. The album spawned several hit singles, including "If You Had My Love", "No Me Ames", and "Waiting for Tonight". Lopez's second album, J.Lo, was released in 2001 and also debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Love Don't Cost a Thing", "Play", and "I'm Real". Lopez's third album, This Is Me... Then, was released in 2002 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Jenny from the Block", "All I Have", and "I'm Glad".
Business ventures
In addition to her acting and music careers, Lopez has also been successful in business. She has launched several successful fashion lines, including Sweetface, JustSweet, and Jennifer Lopez Collection. She has also launched a fragrance line, Glow by J.Lo, and a cosmetics line, J.Lo Beauty. Lopez has also branched out into other areas, such as film production and television production. She has produced several films and television shows, including the critically acclaimed film Hustlers (2019).
Philanthropy
Lopez is also involved in philanthropy. She has established the Lopez Family Foundation, which supports various charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Human Rights Campaign. She is also a supporter of the United Nations Foundation and the Clinton Foundation.