Jennifer Lopez popularly nicknamed J.Lo, is an American Golden Globe-nominated actress, Grammy Award-nominated singer, record producer, dancer, fashion designer and television producer. She is the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood according to Forbes, and the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the U.S. according to People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics".

Starting in 1999, Lopez released seven albums, including two number one albums on the Billboard 200 charts and four Billboard Hot 100 number one singles. She won the 2003 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and the 2007 American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist. She has appeared in numerous films, and has won ALMA Awards for outstanding actress for her work in Selena, Out of Sight, and Angel Eyes. She parlayed her media fame into a fashion line and various perfumes with her celebrity endorsement.

Media attention has also focused on her personal life. She has had high-profile relationships with Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony. Her first children, fraternal twins named Max and Emme, were born on February 22, 2008.

Born July 24, 1969, her primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Earth Rooster. The Earth Rooster is much less flamboyant than the rest of the species, but that is more than made up for by their exceptional practicality, reliability and attention to detail. She is a builder who builds to last. She leads by example and often bury herself in her work. As with most Roosters, she can be a biting critic. And, with her keen powers of observation and organized methodology, she will find lots to criticize.