Jennifer Lopez Timeline
July 24, 1969
Jennifer Lopez born in the Bronx, New York.
1991
Appears as a "Fly Girl" dancer on TV's In Living Color.
1996
Lands the much-coveted role of Latina star, Selena in the film Selena.
1998
Stars alongside George Clooney in Out of Sight, directed by Steven Soderbergh.
1999
Releases her first album, On the 6.
1999
Dates Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.
2000
Causes a scandal at the Grammy Awards by wearing a green Versace dress cut down to her navel. Her song, "Waiting for Tonight," is nominated for Best Dance Recording but does not win the award.
2000
Stars in The Cell.
2001
Stars in The Wedding Planner.
2000
Adopts the nickname "J.Lo"
2001
Ends her relationship with Sean Combs.
2001
Marries Chris Judd.
2002
Stars in Maid in Manhattan, which has an opening weekend gross of $18.7 million.
2002
She and Judd separate.
2002
Lopez becomes engaged to Ben Affleck.
2003
Wins an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.
2003
Finalizes divorce with Judd.
2003
Stars in Gigli alongside Ben Affleck. The movie is blasted by critics and is considered one of the biggest flops of all time.
2004
Ends engagement to Affleck.
2004
Marries Marc Anthony in a secret ceremony in Beverly Hills.
2005
Stars in Monster-in-Law alongside Jane Fonda.