Words to Live By: Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez celebrates her 51st birthday today, but let’s be honest, do these numbers really apply to JLo? A few more years down the line and more people are sure to catch on to the fact that the woman might just be immortal. Lopez has come a long way from working as a backup dancer and in short, small budget films.
Currently, Jennifer Lopez has made an impressive name for herself in both the film and music industry. In fact, she’s even regarded as the most influential Hispanic performer in the U.S and credited with breaking ethnic barriers in the entertainment industry. Now, coming to the music front, the star released her debut album in 1999 and subsequently went on to contribute to the ‘Latin explosion’ on the music scene. Hailed as a “breakout star” and “style icon,” she’s gone on to inspire a number of other powerful musicians from the likes of Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Selena Gomez, Becky G – yup, it’s a long list.
So on this momentous occasion, we figured that a woman like JLo would come through with a lot of wise words after years of experience in the entertainment industry. And so, we’ve picked out some of the liveliest, funniest and most inspirational lines from this seasoned star.
So, let’s dive right in, shall we?
Photo Credits: Jennifer Lopez Official Instagram
1. “My parents wanted me to be a lawyer. But I don’t think I would have been very happy. I’d be in front of the jury singing.”
2. “Beauty is only skin deep. I think what’s really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit.”
3. “The bear is what we all wrestle with. Everybody has their bear in life. It’s about conquering that bear and letting him go.”
4. “I only do what my gut tells me to. I think it’s smart to listen to other people’s advice, but at the end of the day, you’re the only one who can tell you what’s right for you.”
5. “It’s a real roller-coaster ride if you’re lucky to have longevity in this business – you have to be able to ride those waves.”
6. “You mirror what the world mirrors to you.”
7. “I know that being seen as a role model means taking responsibility for all my actions. I am human, and of course, sometimes I make mistakes. But I promise that when I fall, I get back up.”
8. “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.”
9. “It’s the messy parts that make us human, so we should embrace them too — pat ourselves on the back for getting through them rather than being angry for having gotten into them in the first place.”
10. “Being an artist doesn’t start because you’re 21, and it doesn’t end because you’re 51. You are who you are until the day you die.”
By: Nina Karun
