With more than 80 million records sold and over $3.1 billion generated the movie box offices for her brigade of hit films over the last 30 years, Jennifer Lopez owns an entertainment-wide stat sheet that few can rival.
Yet, despite boasting dominating success over television, film, and music, her award mantel has yet to reflect her impact as she’s never snagged any of the industry’s top honors: EMMYs, Academy Awards (OSCARs), or GRAMMYs.
What’s more, even her list of nominations at the aforementioned ceremonies seems incongruent with the critical or commercial acclaim that’s been imparted to many of her top-selling projects.
Obviously not lost on the performer herself, Lopez recently detailed her feelings about being one of entertainment’s biggest stars ever while lacking the industry recognition.
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