By Emily Krauser
4:00 PM PDT, July 24, 2021
Two decades later and she's still Jenny from the Block -- and just as striking and glamourous as she's ever been! In honor of the multi-talented star's birthday on July 24, here are 52 pics that prove Jennifer Lopez is a timeless wonder woman.
February 1998
![Jennifer Lopez at the 17th Annual CFDA Awards in 1998](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-105170734.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez's penchant for sheer dresses started in the '90s, including this slinky, sequined-adorned maxi she wore with a matching shawl to the 17th Annual CFDA Awards.
February 1999
![jennifer lopez at 1999 grammy awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-76854315.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Give the "Come Over" singer a gold star for this glittery dress at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards.
February 2000
![Jennifer Lopez at 2000 GRAMMYs](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-2279593.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The plunging green Versace number Lopez wore to the 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards is one of the most infamous dresses ever.
September 2000
![Jennifer Lopez at 2000 MTV VMAs](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-116690447_1.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Never forget this midriff-baring Sean John look the New Yorker rocked to the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
March 2001
![jennifer lopez at 2001 oscars](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-677708.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The "I'm Real" singer was already a red carpet queen when she attended the 73rd Annual Academy Awards.
May 2001
![jennifer lopez at 2001 MTV Video Music Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-2311984.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
You can take the girl out of The Bronx, but you can never take away her animal print. Let that be a lesson to all when you look back at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.
March 2002
![Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2002](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-758150.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez channeled Old Hollywood when she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party with then-husband Cris Judd.
May 2002
![Jennifer Lopez Visits MTV's "TRL" - May 22, 2002](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-105029158.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Save for the sweatsuit, this pic of Lopez at MTV's TRL could have been taken when they launched the reboot years later!
December 2002
![jennifer lopez at maid in manhattan premiere in 2002](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-105053651.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Jenny From the Block was pretty in pink -- and ruffles! -- at the Maid in Manhattan premiere.
February 2003
![Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez arrive at the premiere of "Daredevil" in 2003](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-2267239.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez was practically glowing when she hit the red carpet with then-fiancé Ben Affleck for the premiere of his superhero flick, Daredevil.
July 2003
![Jennifer Lopez at gigli press conference](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-74678753.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez was a fresh-faced beauty at a Gigli press conference.
January 2004
![jennifer lopez at 2004 golden globe awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-2900873.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez was definitely coming into her own as far as red carpet goddess vibes were concerned when she posed on the red carpet at the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards.
April 2004
![Jennifer Lopez at Nickelodeon's 17th Annual Kids' Choice Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-3213935.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The "Get Right" singer looked happy as a kid again when she hit the orange carpet at Nickelodeon's 17th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
August 2004
![Jennifer Lopez at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/GettyImages-74708900.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Why wear just one accessory to the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards when you can wear them all?
September 2004
![jennifer lopez at 2004 World Music Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-105584901.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The New Yorker was the epitome of '00s fashion when she attended the 2004 World Music Awards in Las Vegas in a pale pink slip dress cinched at the waist with a silk jade belt and a furry handbag.
January 2005
![jennifer lopez at 2005 cannes film festival](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-52047749.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Flower power! Sheer material, ruffles and knee-high boots could have been tough to pull off, especially during the Cannes Film Festival, but J.Lo definitely isn't anyone!
September 2005
![Jennifer Lopez in Macy's Passport 2005 Presented By American Express](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-105525037.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez couldn't have looked more glam when she took part in a Macy's runway show in Santa Monica, California.
June 2006
![Jennifer Lopez in 2006](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-105819582.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The only thing that dates this pic are those thin mid-aught eyebrows, which Lopez was sporting at the 2006 Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in Century City, California.
February 2007
![jennifer lopez at The 57th Annual Berlinale International Film Festival in 2007](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-75606546.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez was the epitome of elegance in this white gown and diamond jewelry at the premiere of Bordertown during the 57th Annual Berlinale International Film Festival in Germany.
July 2007
![Jennifer Lopez at the Los Angeles premiere of "El Cantante" in 2007](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-75894507.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Easy breezy was the name of Lopez's game at the El Cantante premiere in Los Angeles.
May 2008
![jennifer lopez at 2008 met gala](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-80999122.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
A youthful glow and loose waves added to the multi-talented starlet's charms when she hit the red carpet at the "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy"-themed Met Gala.
December 2008
![Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button in 2008](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-83958192.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Just like in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button -- which was the premiere Lopez stepped out for in this white-hot look -- the singer-actress has clearly aged backward.
January 2009
![jennifer lopez at 2009 golden globe awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-84247838.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Glow, J.Lo, glow! The formidable dancer was a golden goddess at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
March 2009
![jennifer lopez in tokyo in march 2009](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-85697085.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Bangs added to Lopez's already youthful vibe while she was visiting Tokyo, Japan.
October 2010
![Jennifer Lopez in 2010](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-107595220.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The "I'm Real" songstress showed off a classic beauty look in a photo taken for her interview on Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People special.
November 2011
![jennifer lopez at 2011 AMAs](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-133867907.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The Bronx beauty looked incredible in a nearly naked, one-armed floral gown at the 2011 American Music Awards.
February 2012
![jennifer lopez at 2012 oscars](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-140011778.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The Second Act star put a modern spin on Old Hollywood for the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
October 2012
![Jennifer Lopez at the Chanel Photocall - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2013](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-153234207.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
While in France, the triple threat looked too sweet in a lacy baby doll dress at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Sumer 2013.
January 2013
![jennifer lopez at 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-159421907.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez slayed in a nearly naked dress at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
June 2014
![Jennifer Lopez at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-451418374.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
J.Lo shined in a checkered mini at the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party in Miami Beach.
August 2014
![Jennifer Lopez at 2014 MTV VMAs](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-454099064.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The mom of two sizzled in silver sequins at the 2014 MTV VMAs.
February 2015
![Jennifer Lopez at 2015 oscars](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-464163622.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The Bronx native ditched her body-hugging numbers for a plunging, ethereal Elie Saab confection at the 8th Annual Academy Awards.
March 2015
![Jennifer Lopez on home red carpet](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/GettyImages-467268508.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Jenny from the Block looked ready for the ballet in a long-sleeved, periwinkle tulle dress at the HOME premiere in Westwood, California.
January 2016
![Jennifer Lopez at 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-504391230.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The Boy Next Door star was pure sunshine at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
April 2016
![jennifer lopez at American Idol Finale](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-519669204.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The "Ain't Your Mama" singer looked like a glam ballerina at the American Idol finale taping in Hollywood.
May 2016
![Jennifer Lopez vegas performance in 2016](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-533665788_1.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The brunette beauty put her back into it during one of her Jennifer Lopez: All I Have residency performances at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
July 2016
![jennifer lopez bday 2016 in vegas](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-587126038.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
J.Lo smoldered as she celebrated her 47th birthday with a party at the Nobu Villa atop Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
August 2016
![jennifer lopez at Epic Summer 2016](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-597696204.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The Back-Up Plan star flaunted a dewy, perfect complexion at DJ Khaled's Epic Summer event at Marquee in New York City.
March 2017
![Jennifer Lopez at the 2017 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-655859078.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Does anyone look better in a plunging LBD? We think not!
April 2017
![Jennifer Lopez at 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-674189428.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The "Medicine" singer looked crazy fit in this nearly nude cut-out black dress at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami.
January 2018
![Jennifer Lopez at Calibash Los Angeles 2018](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-908173216.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Honestly, Lopez's appearance at Calibash Los Angeles 2018 is all you need to see to know that she truly ages backward.
May 2018
![Jennifer Lopez at 2018 met gala](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-955765672.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Pray that you don't faint over how good Lopez looked at the 2018 Met Gala, where the theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume.
October 2018
![Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 American Music Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-1048709046.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Neon dream! The triple threat looked ready to take flight at the 2018 American Music Awards in L.A.
December 2018
![Jennifer Lopez at second act world premiere afterparty](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-1072398222.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The former Fly Girl looked younger than most of us do at the prom at the world premiere after-party for her rom-com, Second Act, in New York City.
February 2019
![Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-1132063654.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Jaws dropped when Lopez stepped out at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in this shimmery strapless gown that gave off major mermaid vibes.
June 2019
![Jennifer Lopez at 2019 CFDA fashion awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/gettyimages-1153547027.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The 49-year-old singer-actress rocked a red-orange long-sleeved crop top and matching maxi skirt to the CFDA Fashion Awards in Brooklyn because she could.
July 2019
![Jennifer Lopez at her 50th bday party in Miami](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-07/BGUS_1666473_016.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
This could have been J.Lo's 30th birthday but this was the triple threat in all her glory celebrating her milestone 50th trip around the sun. To mark the milestone, the gorgeous mama slipped into a slinky Versace gown, danced the night away with her fiancé and indulged in a $10,000 10-tier birthday cake. The soiree took place at Gloria Estefan's Miami estate on Star Island on July 24.
September 2019
![jlo in versace show](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-09/gettyimages-1169904259.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Jaws dropped when J.Lo strutted her stuff on the Versace runway during Milan Fashion Week, closing the event in a dress that resembled the one that made her into a style icon back at the 2000 GRAMMYs.
October 2019
![Jennifer Lopez at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 11th Annual Governors Awards](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-10/gettyimages-1183852672.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Lopez was a sunshiney siren at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 11th Annual Governors Awards in Hollywood.
January 2020
![Jennifer Lopez onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Press Conference](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-01/gettyimages-1203038972.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
J.Lo was beaming when she stepped out on stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Press Conference in Miami, where she looked sharp in a two-piece white crop top-and-trousers set.
February 2020
![jennifer lopez on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Season 7](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2020-07/gettyimages-1199271614.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
J.Lo rocked a top knot and Coach jacket-and-skirt set for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
May 2021
![Jennifer Lopez](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2021-07/Jennifer_Lopez_GettyImages-1315940645.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
J.Lo stunned in an art-deco inspired white and silver Elie Saab Fall 2021 jumpsuit -- complete with a cape, glittering embellishments and a plunging neckline -- which she wore on the red carpet ahead of Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World event at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on May 2.