We thought we knew all there was to know about her, until now.
Most people know J.Lo was born Jennifer Lynn Lopez on July 24, 1969 and she is an American actress, author, fashion designer, dancer, producer and singer.
But we have discovered some hidden J.Lo secrets that we can’t wait to share with you!
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Jennifer Lopez:
12. Jenny is a self-described tomboy
She has a scar on her forehead from running around a store at the mall as a little girl, and accidentally banging her head into a table. Mischievous J.Lo.
11. J.Lo isn’t the only Lo sister in the spotlight
J.Lo is a middle child, second to older sister Leslie, who is gifted with opera singing talent, but it’s Jennifer’s younger sister Lynda who has worked as a radio DJ, VH1 DJ, and Entertainment News correspondent for an NBC affiliate in New York.
10. One of J Lo’s first gigs was as a back up dancer for New Kids on the Block
Here she is dancing backup at the AMA’s in 1991.
9. J.Lo isn’t Jennifer’s only nickname
She is known Super Nova in her Bronx neighborhood, and at the gym they call her La Guitarra for her curvy guitar shaped body.
8. Jennifer’s first albums that she ever bought were from the SOS band
Remember, Take Your Time- Do It Right:
Now, baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
7. In 1997, J.Lo knew Selena was going to be a big hit
“I knew, everyone was very supportive and reinforcing,” Jennifer said, “I knew that I was going to give them a good show.”
6. Jennifer said this about Gweneth Paltrow in a 1998 interview:
“ Tell me what she’s been in? I swear to God, I don’t remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work.”
5. J Lo is not too good with computers
Back when she was dating Ben Affleck (remember Bennifer) Ben was very handy with computers, in fact, he built his own!
J.Lo would say to Ben:
“Baby you know how to do this don’t you?”, and he goes, “Yes honey I’ll do it.”
4. J.Lo claims her plunging Versace dress she wore to the 2000 Grammy’s was not a big deal!
This gorgeous gown is now the 5th most iconic dress of all time, even though J.Lo didn’t happen to think so.
“I did not expect it to make that much of a scandal. You know, it became its own thing,” said J.Lo.
Jen later donated the dress to Planet Hollywood, because she says: “The Grammy dress doesn’t hug back.”
3. Jen revealed to Andy Cohen who her best onscreen kiss was
In An Unfinished Life with Morgan Freeman and Robert Redford, J.Lo had a love interest in the movie who was played by Josh Lucas, and she felt they had a very good and intense kiss!
2. Jennifer swears by Whole Foods moisturizer
She keeps her skin flawless with Rose Day Cream Light by Dr. Hauschka, and has used it for the past 10 years.
1. J Lo is actually Benjamin Button
You know, the man that ages backwards, because she has appeared to have gotten younger with age.
[Featured Image Credit: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times]