Jennifer Lopez’s Ineffable Star Power, in 15 Vintage Snapshots

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Jennifer Lopez has been many things over the years—a dancer, actor, musician, mother, producer, fashion icon, philanthropist—but today, she’s a birthday girl. As the Hollywood and music legend turns 57, we’re marking the occasion by taking a tour through the early years of her sprawling career.

From her promotional tour for the 1997 film Selena to turns in films like Anaconda, Maid in Manhattan, and Monster-in-Law, here are 15 beguiling old images of Jennifer Lopez.

Lopez during a portrait session in Los Angeles.

In a promotional still for the short-lived CBS drama Hotel Malibu.

At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Gala at the Waldorf Astoria in 1995.

Lopez with costar Becky Lee Meza during a press conference for Selena at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In the neo-noir Blood and Wine, co-starring Jack Nicholson, Stephen Dorff, Judy Davis, and Michael Caine.

In Steven Soderbergh’s crime-comedy Out of Sight, co-starring Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Catherine Keener, and Albert Brooks.

Promoting the sci-fi horror film The Cell in Madrid.

Shooting Maid in Manhattan, co-starring Ralph Fiennes, in Central Park.

In Michael Apted’s psychological thriller Enough.

Promoting her J.LO clothing line and greeting fans at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

On the Los Angeles set of Monster-in-Law, co-starring Jane Fonda and Wanda Sykes.

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