J.Lo: Self Made

When Jennifer Lynn Lopez dropped out of Bernard Baruch College at age 18, her mother kicked her out of the house. She was forced to sleep on the office floor of a dance studio. In retrospect, it was a wise decision. Time and again J.Lo has proved that she was never the typical middle child of a computer technician and Tupperware lady turned teacher. High school sport in track, gymnastics and softball would lead to her 2008 triathlon success in less than 3 hours. A catalyst for the Latin pop movement, Lopez was the first Hispanic actress to earn $1 million a film. No other woman back then could boast a #1 album and film the very same week. She quit her job as Janet Jackson's backup dancer and skyrocket to stardom. From Fly Girl Dancer on "Living Color" to leading roles in "Selena" and "Hustlers", Lopez defines pop culture icon. Lopez's story is not without its setbacks along the way, with one arrest and 3 divorces. Today she is a mother of 2, married to ex-fiance Ben Affleck. Her charitable foundation focuses on women and children. It's been a roller coaster ride on the way to the top. Meanwhile critics have destined her " A Triple Threat Entertainer" in acting, song, and dance. Rightly so.