Jennifer Lopez As she celebrates the release of her latest film, she has no plans to slow down or change anything about herself. “Atlas”.
The comments come during a tumultuous time for the 54-year-old actress, with her film receiving less-than-favourable reviews and raising questions about the future of her marriage to her husband. Ben Affleck.
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“To be honest, I don't think you should be content with the labels that are given to you. The important thing is to do what excites you and makes you feel alive. Yes, I'm a singer, an actress, a Latina… I don't limit myself,” she said. Lopez About the labels she's had to overcome throughout her career.
“I always loved dancing and soon started making films. The success of the film 'Selena' led me to record my first album and it all took off from there. I'm an artist and I feel that's enough.”
The fact that she starred and produced in Atlas speaks to her ability to work in many different fields.
“I see myself as a very physical actress, almost an athlete. It has to do with my background as a dancer. It's all a part of me in a very natural way,” Jennifer added. “I've always seen myself as a girl from the Bronx trying to follow her dreams and succeed.”
A multifaceted career
“I've been in the industry for 25 years and I've played all kinds of roles. It's been a tough journey to carve out my path and to get people to understand that I, a Latina woman, can do these tapes that are usually only available to men and white people. I know I'm not 25 anymore. [she’s 54]”We also know that in order to make a film like this, we have to deal with issues like ageism, racism and sexism,” he added. New York-born actress.
She continues, “I don't think a film like this would have been possible when I started out.”
Though she is conscious of her roots, she never loses focus on what her achievements mean to Hispanics: “We have made progress, which is why one of my main fights is for Hispanics to come together. It's common that we criticize each other, especially when someone else is successful.” Every time one of us succeeds, we have to be with them, because it means the movie tells our storyFor me, diversity is a priority.”
Jennifer says she's proud that there are more female singers establishing their own careers and that there are more people like her. Taylor Swift “It's great to see so many beautiful women succeeding,” she said.
“I don't feel any special responsibility for having been a pioneer. The only responsibility I acknowledge is that I have always tried to do my best.” Lopez add.
