Jennifer Lopez may be internationally known for her successful singing career but the US star continues to make waves on the red carpet.
On Wednesday, the Bronx-born performer celebrated her 50th birthday following a career that has seen her star in Hollywood films such as Maid in Manhattan and Selena, as well as receive musical accolades including the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and the People’s Choice Awards for “Favourite Celebrity Judge” on American Idol.
During her near three decade career, the star has released several perfumes, clothing lines, eyewear collections, and recently announced she will be launching a skin-care brand later this year.
In April, Lopez followed in the footsteps of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga when she received the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) Fashion Icon Award.
Speaking of the news, Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer and a chairwoman of the CFDA board, said the decision was made based on the way the singer uses fashion to “express confidence and power.