Jennifer Lopez Stages of Stardom Photo Gallery

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

In 1995 Jennifer Lopez was beginning to make the shift from dancer and choreographer to movie actress. Pictured here on the red carpet for a film premiere her style is very classic and simple.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

It was in 1997, when Jennifer Lopez took the role of famous Latina singer Selena in the movie about her life that she really broke out. Suddenly she was a household name and her style was starting to attract attention. Just check out her floral printed gown for the 3rd Annual Latino Entertainment Industry Conference Honoring Gregory Nava.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer went from unknown to style icon in blink of an eye. Pictured here at the VH1 Fashion Awards in 1998, she looks beautiful and sassy without being overdone. She's always managed a nice blend of showing a little skin without baring all and keeping things classy.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

For the Z100 Jingle Ball in 1999 was going a bit more glitz and glimmer. It was in 1999 that Ms. Lopez released her first album, 'On the 6.' The album featured upbeat danceable tracks with a hip hop edge and reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez almost always made timeless style statements, but this wasn't one of them. Shown here on the red carpet in 2000 her outfit is definitely looking out of date, but it's her ability to go with the times has kept her relevant in spite of some odd fashion choices.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

There is something smashing about Jennifer Lopez's attire at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards that captivated us. With her serious attitude and sassy ensemble we didn't want to miss a moment. Earlier in 2001 Jennifer released her second album and truly became 'J.Lo'.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

In 2003 Jennifer had achieved various levels of success, with three albums, and one remix album out and several movies under her belt she was becoming a red carpet fixture. In this beautiful tan dress and white, furry shrug we have no complaints about seeing her on the red carpet either.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

In 2004 she focused primarily on her acting career and by 2005, when this photo was taken, she was ready to release 'Rebirth.' Some argued that her multi-threat career was starting to fizzle out, but we'd argue that her style was just getting warmed up.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

For the 2006 Academy Awards Jennifer Lopez was every part the stunning, classy actress. Her green dress looked amazing against her glowing skin and the fit of the dress was spot on.

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez

This 2007 Academy Awards red carpet ensemble is one of our favorite J.Lo outfits of all time. The beautiful, jeweled neckline with the Grecian style gown is simply perfection!

Stages of Stardom: Jennifer Lopez