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Jennifer Lopez

Lopez started her career as a dancer, but at 16, she found her way into Hollywood. She appeared in the movie My Little Girl in 1986, and she tried to focus on dancing until she realized that acting was her true calling three years afterward. In 1997, she played a major role in the movie Selena, which helped her rise to stardom. Now, she is an accomplished musician, dancer, actor, producer, and activist.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.