J.Lo left American Idol in 2012, but returned in 2014 for its final seasons. She also starred in the crime drama Shades of Blue, where she played a corrupt cop who works as an informant for the FBI. She also produced and starred in the romantic comedy Second Act, and the stripper drama Hustlers, which earned her rave reviews and a Golden Globe nomination.
J.Lo also continued to make music, collaborating with artists such as Iggy Azalea, Cardi B, and Maluma. She released her eighth album A.K.A. in 2014, and her ninth album Marry Me in 2020. She also performed at various events and concerts, such as the Billboard Music Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, where she shared the stage with Shakira. The performance was praised for its energy, choreography, and cultural representation, and was watched by over 100 million viewers.
From Beauty Mogul to Netflix Star
J.Lo’s latest endeavors include launching her own beauty line JLo Beauty, which features skincare products that aim to deliver her signature glow. She also signed a multi-year deal with Netflix, where she will produce and star in several films and series for the streaming platform.
Some of the projects include The Mother, a thriller about a deadly assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her daughter; The Cipher, a mystery about an FBI agent who tracks down a serial killer; and Atlas, a sci-fi film about a woman who fights a rogue AI.
J.Lo is also working on her tenth album Por Primera Vez, which will be her first Spanish-language album since 2007’s Como Ama una Mujer. She has already released two singles from the album, Cambia el Paso and Pa Ti + Lonely, both featuring Maluma. She is also planning to go on tour in 2024, after postponing her previous tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
J.Lo’s love life is also in the spotlight, as she rekindled her romance with Ben Affleck, whom she was engaged to in 2002. The couple, dubbed “Bennifer” by the media, have been spotted together in various locations, such as Montana, Miami, and Los Angeles.
