The Curious Case Of Jennifer Lopez: 20 Looks That Show She’s Aging Backwards

At 49 years old, Jennifer Lopez is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful women in show business. However, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 20 years, this isn’t news. It might have taken Jennifer Lopez a few years to master red carpet fashion (she had a rough start back in the mid 1990s, or maybe it was just the fashion at the time), but there’s no denying that she has become one of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers and music legends.
Back in the early stages of her career, right after starring in the Selena (1997) biopic, Lopez was just a newcomer in Hollywood’s game. However, her talent and charisma made her climb up the ladder quickly: a few movies and a record deal made her the most influential Latina of her generation. Then, after only a couple of years in the industry, and a few red carpet fails here and there (don’t even make look back at her Golden Globes outfit in 1997), this Boricua became a legend in the world of fashion at the 2000 Grammy Awards. It was all thanks to her incredible body and poise, and Donatella Versace’s design, which gave the world a fashion masterpiece for the ages: that immortal green dress.

So, after twenty years of her commitment to fashion and even starting a few trends (you could say she redefined fashion for a whole generation), here’s a small compilation of Jennifer Lopez’ most iconic moments on the red carpet. You’ll get a look at her most jaw-dropping outfits, and you’ll also see how, apparently, this Latina from The Bronx is aging backwards.

1999

The Grammy Awards

2000

The Grammy Awards, Versace

2001

The Golden Globes

2002

The Video Music Awards

2003

The Oscars, Valentino 

2004

The Golden Globes, Michael Kors

2005

NRJ, Roberto Cavalli

2006

Video Music Awards, Biba

2007

The Oscars, Marchesa

2008

At the premiere for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2009

The Golden Globes, Marchesa

2010

Met Gala, Zuhair Murad 

2011

The Grammy Awards, Pucci

2012

Vanity Fair after party, Zuhair Murad

2013

Met Gala, Michael Kors

2014

Fashion Rocks, Versace

2015

MET Gala, Versace

2016

VMA’s After Party at Epic Records, Balmain

2017

Latin Billboards, Julien Macdonald

2018

Met Gala, Balmain

After 20 years of slaying on the red carpet, we can’t wait to see how Lopez will keep beating time and reigning as the most influential Latina of this century.

Here are some more legendary looks you might want to take a look at: 

Celebrities’ 10 Year Challenge Photos Show Why Money Is The Best Anti-Aging Treatment

Iconic Marilyn Monroe Looks You Can Pull Off To Channel Your Inner Diva

From Carrie To Shaft: 10 TV and Movie Characters Who Defined NYC Style