Jennifer Lopez | 52 years old

Jennifer Lopez’s depiction of Selena in the 1997 biopic catapulted her into superstar status, including a degree as an iconic pop star in her own right. However, before she moved to New York to become a “popular movie star,” she tried her luck as a dancer. In the ‘90s, Lopez then appeared in films such as Selena and Anaconda, and in the same month, she lent her voice to the animated film Antz. After establishing herself as a successful actress, she ventured into the music scene.

Soon enough, her first hit, If You Had My Love, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999. With her second album, Lopez became the first female to get number one on the album and box office in the same week. Her sensational dances in music videos boosted sales and elevated her to celebrity status quickly. Indeed, Lawrence is one of only a few celebrities who has successfully had a music and film career, and in fact, she was the first Hispanic actress to earn more than $1 million per film.