From the Bronx to the red carpet, see J.Lo’s most memorable looks.

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She sings, she acts, she dances. Jennifer Lopez does it all. Over the course of her three-decade career, the performing artist has always managed to leave us entertained (see: heart-fluttering rom-coms, epic Super Bowl halftime performance, stunning red carpet moments) and coming back for more. Her imposing talent and arresting beauty make her one of the most successful and sought-after celebs in the industry. To celebrate the icon (and perhaps stoke our obsession even further), we are taking a look back at her most memorable beauty looks to date.

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Keep scrolling for Jennifer Lopez’s beauty evolution from the ’80s to today.

1987

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Lopez graduated from Preston High School in the Bronx with big dreams. “I remember watching Rita Moreno in West Side Story and going, ‘That’s what I want to do. I want to sing and I want to dance and I want to act,’” she said.

1997

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Lopez landed the title role in Selena. “Our styles are very different,” she said of playing the singer. “I’m into a more minimalist look. But part of getting into character for me was to look in the mirror and see her face and not my own.”

2000

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She stole the show at the Grammys in a down-to-there Versace dress. “Sometimes I like to be glamorous and sexy in a Marilyn Monroe type of way,” Lopez has said.

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2006

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Mrs. Marc Anthony settled into married life and began “making her appearance a little more natural,” makeup artist Scott Barnes has said. Big caramel curls balanced out her understated look.

2007

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Lopez attended the El Cantante premiere wearing ’60s-inspired pale shadow, major lashes, and soft ringlets.

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2008

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On February 22, the superstar gave birth to twins, Max and Emme. But with fiery red lips, fully-rimmed eyes, and sleek retro curls, her vibe is more Jessica Rabbit than new mom.

2009

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The busy mother of twins went all out for an Inauguration gala with a high-glamour updo, peach gloss, and dramatic blue eye makeup.

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2009

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J.Lo freshened up her look with a shag haircut and blunt fringe. Their length and texture work to complement her diamond face shape by creating softness.

2010

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Back in full force, Lopez released her seventh album, Love?, and starred in The Back-Up Plan. With a grueling work schedule, she opted for a more low-maintenance beauty look, albeit one that still slays. Her slicked-back bun and nude lips allow the focus to fall on her dramatic lashes.

2010

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The singer experimented with voluminous curls at the Grammy Awards. A bold smoky eye and glossy lips took her to diva-level new heights.

2010

Lopez exuded romance as she attended the Academy Awards sporting a messy updo and soft lavender shadow.

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2011

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The American Idol judge let her locks flow, telling us: “I’m a Leo, so I need my mane.” To get her hair’s volume and body, opt for long layers.

2011

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For a BAFTA event, Lopez sported a warm, radiant complexion that she complemented with earth-toned makeup. Call it her J.Lo glow.

2012

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Lopez worked spiral curls while on tour in support of her latest album. Their color melt sombré effect is stylish sans effort.

2013

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According to hairstylist Lorenzo Martin, the actress’s deep side part modernized her old Hollywood waves for the Golden Globes. After curling small sections with a one-inch iron, Martin pinned and set each section, waiting 15 minutes before brushing through the curls, parting the hair, and finishing with styling spray.

2013

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Lopez heated up the red carpet at the Grammys with a sleek top knot and graphic eyeliner.

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2014

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The American Idol judge sported her signature voluminous mane with feathered layers. Her voluminous lashes and bright red pout are what make this look next-level.

2015

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The singer opted for a messy high ponytail, aubergine smoky eye, and nude lip that we’re still dreaming out. If you have brown eyes, a purple shadow can really help to make their color pop.

2016

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Lopez went for a sleek, straight look at a screening of Ice Age: Collision Course, keeping her eyeshadow and lip color neutral, albeit with shimmer and shine.

2017

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Jenny from the Block gets a dose of glam with a standout smoky eye. Meanwhile, her curtain bangs give her simple ponytail a little something extra and frame her face beautifully.

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2018

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At the American Music Awards, J.Lo seduced us with her sultry stare and glossy nude pout. Her loose, face-framing updo is effortless and adds to her allure.

2019

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Lopez pulled out all the stops at the Oscars. From voluminous curls to her tantalizing smoky eye to her lip-gloss-and-liner combo, she oozed Hollywood glamour, but with a modern twist.

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2020

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In 2020 — and beyond — everyone was doing wet-look hair, J.Lo included. Hers has got honey-blonde color, undulating texture, and a collarbone-grazing length that hits just right.

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2021

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Half-up, half-down hairstyles are the best of both worlds. Curl ends outward a bit to add some flirty flair.

2022

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J.Lo’s long slicked-back ‘do and on-point eye makeup are drop-dead gorgeous. Also noteworthy is her baby hair detail which is styled to perfection.