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Jennifer Lopez was awarded
Children's Humanitarian Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. She's a long
time supporter of the 103-year-old Children's Hospital LA, she spends
long hours visiting patients & even invited a group of sick kids on the
set of her upcoming movie "Monster-in-Law".
She started taking singing and dancing lessons at age 5.
Grew up in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. It was from this
neighborhood that she took the local "6" train to get to her auditions
in Manhattan, as well as the inspiration of her debut album "On the 6".
Was a gymnast in high school. Also played softball and tennis.
Her younger sister, Linda Lopez, is a DJ on New York's WKTU and an
Entertainment Correspondent for WB Network Channel 11 News in New York.
Jennifer Lopez was engaged at 15 with David Cruz, "The best looking guy
in the neighborhood."
Was nicknamed "The Supernova" by her friends in her hometown. Has also
been called "La Guitarra" because her shapely body is curved like a
guitar.
Her x-husband Ojani Noa proposed to her at the "Selena" post production
party; presenting her with a large marquis-cut diamond ring. She said
'yes.' The marriage would soon result in divorce.
Lopez and x-boyfriend musician "Puffy" were arrested in connection with
a night club shooting. Police found them with a stolen gun. Police
dropped charges originally pressed against Jennifer Lopez and released
her from jail.
Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in
the World.
Voted #1 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list.
Has her own line of perfume entitled Glow.
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