J.Lo at 40: How a Diva Was Made!

In 40 photos, see how the birthday girl (on July 24) went from Jenny from the Block to superstar

  • ALL THAT GLITTERS photo | Jennifer Lopez

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Updated: Thursday Jul 23, 2009 | 06:00 AM EDT By: Cara Lynn Shultz

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ALL THAT GLITTERS

Golden at the Golden Globes in 2009, Lopez flaunts her curves in a bugle-beaded Marchesa gown, Roger Vivier heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Not only did she land on best-dressed lists, she had one of the funniest lines of the night. Opening the ceremony, Lopez shushed the crowd by saying, "Hello? Mama talking!"