Jennifer Lopez has inhabited the roles of strong women since the beginning of her career, from her Golden Globe-nominated big break as Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla in Selena to her commanding, Oscar-snubbed performance as veteran stripper Ramona Vega in Hustlers. And in new interview, the multi-hyphenate talent proclaims that that female-fronted focus is no accident.
In promotion of her forthcoming ninth album, This is Me...Now — which, like Beyonce and Taylor Swift's recent tours, will be accompanied by the This Is Me...Now: The Film exclusive for those with a Prime Video subscription — Lopez discussed her wide-spanning entertainment career. This has included not only acting onscreen but also supporting projects behind the scenes. Her company, Nuyorican Productions, has produced films like Hustlers and The Mother, and TV series including The Fosters and Shades of Blue. Thinking about her career and her next steps, the movie star told Elle:
