Every time Jennifer Lopez [1] gets on a stage, she brings down the house with her amazing live performance. Lopez began her career as a dancer and was a Fly Girl on the early '90s comedy sketch show In Living Colour, and while she's now a certified A-lister, she's never forgotten her roots in music and dance [2]. She has carved out a successful music career of her own and is even coheadlining the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show [3] with Shakira [4]. Her live shows are packed with colourful costumes, all the hits, and nonstop choreography that will make you want to get up and dance. Her performances are legendary, and we've compiled a list of her most showstopping moments ahead.
Jennifer Lopez Pays Tribute to Selena Quintanilla in 2015
Jennifer Lopez [5] has confessed to being a huge fan [6] of Selena Quintanilla. Even after filming wrapped on the Selena movie, Lopez stayed in touch with Quintanilla's family, and they joined her on stage to pay tribute to Quintanilla in a touching performance at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
Jennifer Lopez Performs "Let's Get Loud" in Puerto Rico in 2003
In this stellar performance, Jennifer Lopez [7] performed "Let's Get Loud" in Puerto Rico. Lopez has always been proud of her heritage, and her Puerto Rican pride was on full display during this showstopping performance.
Jennifer Lopez Performs "On the Floor" at Tidal X Brooklyn in 2018
Thigh-high boots? Check. Muscular backup dancers? Check. This dance remix of "On the Floor" performed at Title X Brooklyn was one of Jennifer Lopez [8]'s hottest performances.
Jennifer Lopez Pays Tribute to Celia Cruz at the 2013 American Music Awards
In a rousing tribute to Cuban music legend Celia Cruz at the 2013 American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez [9] changed costumes not once but three times, then set the stage aflame in an amazing performance that showcased her awesome salsa skills.
Jennifer Lopez Performs Medley at the Opening of the American Music Awards in 2015
Jennifer Lopez [10] opened the 2015 American Music Awards with a stripped-down version of "Waiting For Tonight" before launching into a medley of some of her biggest hits to date.
Jennifer Lopez and Daughter Emme Sing "Limitless" on Tour in 2019
At a Los Angeles tour stop in 2019, Jennifer Lopez [11] performed "Limitless" with her daughter, Emme. At one point, Lopez became overwhelmed with emotion and had to turn away as Emme, in a matching red dress, showed off her amazing voice. Our hearts can't take it!
Jennifer Lopez Performs "If You Had My Love" and "Get Right" at New Year's Eve Bash in 2017
As the crowd waited for the ball to drop, Jennifer Lopez [12] performed "If You Had My Love" during New Year's Eve with Carson Daly hosting.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Sing "No Me Ames" at Radio City Music Hall in 2016
Jennifer Lopez [13] and Marc Anthony [14] performed "No Me Ames" at Radio City Music Hall in 2016. The former spouses shared a tender moment on stage as they sang their hit song.
Jennifer Lopez Performs "Dinero" at the Billboard Music Awards in 2018
Jennifer Lopez [15] and Mr. We-Da-Best himself, DJ Khaled, performed "Dinero" at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Cardi B joined them in a video for her part of the song, but Lopez pulled together the whole performance with her talent for incorporating mesmerising dance breaks into her shows.
Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule Perform "I'm Real" at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2001
Jennifer Lopez [16] and Ja Rule sang her hit "I'm Real" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, marking Lopez's first performance at the VMAs.
Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea Perform "Booty" at the American Music Awards in 2014
Jennifer Lopez [17] and Iggy Azalea brought down the house with their song "Booty" at the 2014 American Music Awards. The elaborately choreographed routine capped off the award show and spawned a slew of hot takes, but one thing was clear: Lopez knows how to put on a show!
Jennifer Lopez Performs "I'm Into You/Girls" During Her Las Vegas Residency
Jennifer Lopez [18]: All I Have was Lopez's Las Vegas residency [19] show. In the Zappos Theatre inside the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, her stage craft and ability to consistently give it her all were on full display during her run there from 2016 to 2018. This performance of "I'm Into You/Girls" set the stage on fire!
Jennifer Lopez Performs a Motown Tribute at the 2019 Grammys
At the 2019 Grammys, Jennifer Lopez [20] took part in a tribute to the legends of Motown [21], performing classics like "Dancing in the Street" and duetting with Smokey Robinson himself on "My Girl."
Jennifer Lopez Performs "Louboutins" Live in 2009
Jennifer Lopez [22] left the audience in awe during her performance of "Louboutins" on So You Think You Can Dance [23]. She showed the contestants that she knows what she's talking about with this sizzling performance.