One of Hollywood's first openly Latin stars, Jennifer Lopez has
held fast to her New York Bronx roots, while rising above them to
become the highest paid Latina actress in history. Her expansive
body of work-ranging from film, music, and dance to television
production and fashion-has broken down long-standing racial
barriers and earned her a place in "Forbes"' 2007 list of the Top
20 Richest Women in Entertainment. In spite of several box office
and a dramatic personal life that has made her the frequent target
of tabloid gossip, this determined artist has managed to retain her
place at the top of her field and stands poised to make more
significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Since bursting into the spotlight with her portrayal of deceased
Latin superstar Selena in 1997, Jennifer Lopez has captivated the
public eye and carved a niche for herself among Hollywood's elite.
One of Hollywood's first openly Latin stars, Jennifer Lopez has
held fast to her New York Bronx roots, while rising above them to
become the highest paid Latina actress in history. Her expansive
body of work-ranging from film, music, and dance to television
production and fashion-has broken down long-standing racial
barriers and earned her a place in "Forbes"' 2007 list of the Top
20 Richest Women in Entertainment. Her dramatic personal
life-highlighted by a relationship with bad-boy Sean Puffy Combs,
two divorces, a highly-publicized broken engagement to Ben Affleck,
and marriage to Latin singer Marc Anthony-has earned her as much
attention as her career and made her a frequent subject of tabloid
gossip. Negative press and several box office flops, however, have
done little to diminish J.Lo's popularity. This determined artist
has managed hold her place at the top of her field and stand poised
to make more important contributions to the entertainment
industry.
Hollywood journalist Kathleen Tracy explores Jennifer Lopez as
both an individual and an entertainer, chronicling the triumphs and
pitfalls of her groundbreaking career and intriguing personal life.
Complete with a chronology of significant events, illustrations,
and a bibliography of print and electronic resources, this detailed
biography is ideal for general readers looking to learn more about
their favorite star or for students researching the role of race in
America's entertainment business.
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