Singer  Jennifer Lopez didn’t notice that the paparazzi were focusing on a detail while she was doing a photo shoot.

Singer  Jennifer Lopez always makes headlines for whatever reason: for a new song, for recognition of her successful musical career or for photos that capture a moment in her life.

 

Lopez is now one of the richest self-made women in America, with an estimated net worth of more than $150 million, according to Forbes. According to Lopez, there is a superpower behind her success: “I am unique.”

Jennifer Lope. Source: Internet.

Multi-talented star of the American art scene

Jennifer Lopez was born into a poor family. Her mother is Guadalupe Rodríguez, a kindergarten teacher, and her father is David Lopez, a computer specialist.  Her family has five members, including her parents and three daughters, Jennifer Lopez is the eldest. At the age of 19, after finishing high school, she had to pay for her own tuition to study dancing and singing. During that time, Lopez had to divide her time between working as a notary, studying dancing, and performing dancing.

Jennifer Lopez began her career as a dancer in the group “Fly Girl”. She was then cast in the horror film “Money Train”. After her debut film, she was continuously cast in films and made an impression through many films such as: Selena, Maid in Manhattan, Shall We Dance?, Out of Sight, The Wedding Planner, Monster-in-Law (2005), and The Back-up Plan…. Jennifer Lopez entered the music market with her debut album “On the 6”. The three singles “If You Had My Love”, “Waiting for Tonight” and “Let’s Get Loud” made her name more famous. Jennifer Lopez’s second album “J. Lo” sold 8 million copies worldwide. She then succeeded with the remix album “J to tha LO! : The Remixes”, which ranked third in the best-selling remix albums, after Michael Jackson and Madonna.

Not only is Jennifer Lopez a beloved singer, she is also known to the American public in many other roles such as a fashion designer or a successful businesswoman.

Deciding to venture into business and fashion design, Jennifer Lopez announced to her fans that she would launch a clothing line called J.Lo of Jennifer Lopez in April 2001.

How Jennifer Lopez Built a $150 Million Fortune

The idea of ​​focusing on what’s different sounds simple, but in the creative industry, it’s not easy.

Lopez says everyone has something unique that no one else has, and she’s learned to cultivate those skills. “I see myself as a scarce resource—a proven creator, artist, and entrepreneur who has the ability to connect with people. I embrace that and try to use it the best way I can.”

That’s great advice, according to bestselling author Suzy Welch. Welch told CNBC Make It in 2017 that you can “find your destiny field” by identifying the intersection of your unique skills or talents, the activities you enjoy doing, and “areas of economic growth or opportunity that interest you.”

“Stop scratching your head and wondering,” Welch says. “Instead, use those same hands and draw this Venn diagram.”

Another of Lopez’s strategies is to constantly encourage herself to explore new industries and opportunities, rather than limiting herself to “just doing one thing.” Lately, the singer has said she’s been working harder to make her mark on the companies she owns or invests in, rather than just being the name and face of the brand.

You can’t do that without a certain amount of persistence. Lopez says she works hard to make sure no one can “impact” her core beliefs or limit what she can do. In 2019, the singer told  GQ  that if you stick to your ideas and beliefs, any doubters will eventually “give up.”