Jennifer Lopez catapulted to fame with her portrayal of Selena in the 1997 hit film, becoming the first Latin actress to earn over $1 million for a movie role.
Despite the seeming ease of her subsequent 22-year career in Hollywood, Lopez shared in a recent interview with Variety that her journey was far from smooth.
In the comprehensive interview, the now 50-year-old actress discussed the challenges she faced early in her career, including being stereotyped into roles such as maids and receiving unwelcome comments from executives about her physique, particularly remarks about her ‘really big’ bottom. Additionally, she revealed that she was advised against joining ‘American Idol,’ a decision that was viewed as potentially detrimental to her career.
