Jennifer Lopez Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez, often known by her nickname J.Lo, is a versatile American entertainer and businesswoman. Born on July 24, 1969, in The Bronx, New York, Lopez began her career as a dancer, performing in stage musicals and music videos in the early 1990s. Her breakthrough came when she landed a leading role in the film "Selena" (1997), portraying the late Latin singer Selena Quintanilla-PÃ©rez. Following this success, she released her debut music album, "On the 6" (1999), which spawned the hit singles "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting for Tonight."

Lopez's talent expanded beyond music and acting, as she ventured into fashion and business. She introduced her eponymous clothing line, J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, in 2001 and launched her perfume brand, which became a lucrative venture. Additionally, she has produced numerous television shows and served as a judge on popular singing competition series such as "American Idol" and "World of Dance."

With a successful career spanning over three decades, Lopez has established herself as one of the most influential and iconic figures in the entertainment industry. Her diverse talents have garnered her numerous accolades, including Grammy Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. Lopez continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic performances, vibrant personality, and philanthropic endeavors, making her an enduring icon in pop culture.

I don't regret what I've been through. I've had ups and down

I don't regret what I've been through. I've had ups and downs, super highs and some really low lows. I've been so blessed that I could never say, 'I wish this didn't happen.' It's part of who I am. There's nothing in my life that's so ugh.

If you kiss on the first date and it's not right, then there

If you kiss on the first date and it's not right, then there will be no second date. Sometimes it's better to hold out and not kiss for a long time. I am a strong believer in kissing being very intimate, and the minute you kiss, the floodgates open for everything else.

I like to maintain a certain sense of fantasy in my life. I

I like to maintain a certain sense of fantasy in my life. I am kind of like that at home. Do I have the full hair and makeup? No. But I might have the nice dress on.

You know, maybe I was just born in the wrong time, but I lov

You know, maybe I was just born in the wrong time, but I love all things romantic. Puffy understands that. For my last birthday, he covered my hotel room floor with rose petals and had flowers and candles all over the room.

You get what you give. What you put into things is what you

You get what you give. What you put into things is what you get out of them.

Beauty is only skin deep. I think what's really important is

Beauty is only skin deep. I think what's really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit. Somebody said to me not too long ago, 'Until you're twenty, you have the face you are born with, and after that you have the face you deserve', and I really loved that - the idea that you wear who you are on your face.

Beauty Sexappeal

In Hollywood, she's revered, she gets nominated for Oscars,

In Hollywood, she's revered, she gets nominated for Oscars, but I've never heard anyone in the public or among my friends say, 'Oh, I love Winona Ryder.

Love Thepublic

I've always had a huge fear of dying or becoming ill. The th

I've always had a huge fear of dying or becoming ill. The thing I'm most afraid of, though, is being alone, which I think a lot of performers fear. It's why we seek the limelight - so we're not alone, were adored. We're loved, so people want to be around us. The fear of being alone drives my life.

Alone

I just knew that was what I wanted to do. I was going to per

I just knew that was what I wanted to do. I was going to perform as a singer I was going to perform as a dancer, and I was, you know, going to do movies and be an actress. I was going to do it or die trying. That's what my life was.

Movies

I can only speak for myself, and hope people hear my words a

I can only speak for myself, and hope people hear my words and see me on television speaking for myself. And, hopefully, they'll be able to make their own judgment. And at the end of the day, I just want my work to speak for itself.

Hope

You have to come in and be that character when you walk into

You have to come in and be that character when you walk into the room. That's what one of my first acting teachers taught me. You know, don't go in there being Jennifer and then expect to flip and change, because they're not going to have that imagination.

Change

I feel I want to grow as an actress and be better. I want to

I feel I want to grow as an actress and be better. I want to progress as a singer and songwriter, and produce movies and everything. So there'll be no time when I feel I've done it all.

Movies

I like to cook Puerto Rican food. That's what I grew up on:

I like to cook Puerto Rican food. That's what I grew up on: rice, beans, meat, some Italian-American food. I know my way around the kitchen.

Food

There are certain people that are marked for death. I have m

There are certain people that are marked for death. I have my little list of those that treated me unfairly.

Death

I grew up in the Bronx where you would stay up late with you

I grew up in the Bronx where you would stay up late with your girlfriends, just being silly in our bedrooms, whatever. And I was always the clown.

Women

People assume I'm out there having this great life, but mone

People assume I'm out there having this great life, but money doesn't erase the pain. When you're young you barrel through life, making choices without thinking of repercussions. A few years down the line, you wake up in a certain place and wonder how the hell you got there.

Money

The bottom line is that musicians love to make music and alw

The bottom line is that musicians love to make music and always will.

Music

I do know a lot about Scientology. And I know about the prac

I do know a lot about Scientology. And I know about the practices. I know all about what the technology is and all that kind of stuff. It's very helpful.

Technology

I don't get anything for free. I pay for all my beauty treat

I don't get anything for free. I pay for all my beauty treatments.

Beauty

I think if you're in a committed relationship, unless you ha

I think if you're in a committed relationship, unless you have some sort of an understanding, monogamy is something that should exist.

Relationship