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Jennifer Lopez has a long and prosperous career in Hollywood. She has broken through the music and acting industry, and she continues to land movie gigs from time to time. The Latina diva admitted that she almost gave up when she was only starting in the business, but one friend helped her get through everything.
Lopez has been friends with Jamie Foxx since the early ‘90s. Their meeting on the set of Jim Carrey’sIn Living Colorwas no accident – it was meant to happen, or we wouldn’t have the J.Lo that we all know now.
Jennifer Lopez Reminisces Her Friendship with Jamie Foxx
While promoting herlatest filmUnstoppable, singer-actressJennifer Lopezrevealed howJamie Foxxhelped her find her footing in the Hollywood industry. In her interview withEntertainment Weekly, she said they got into the same season ofJim Carrey’sIn Living Colorthe same year, and that’s when it all started.
We were the two new cast members, and if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have made it through that season.
She narrated how she used to go back to her home in New York all the way from Los Angeles every weekend because she was so lonely. To this day, she remains good friends with Foxx, and she credits him for the career she now has.
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“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have gotten through that,” she said, later adding: “I might have moved back to New York, and none of this would have ever happened.” Well, the odds must have worked in her favor as she had a fruitful career after finally pushing through her Hollywood dreams.
On the other hand, Foxx also commented on his friendship with theLet’s Get Loudsinger and how they both started in the same comedy show. In his interview withAccess Hollywood, he shared: “J.Lo’s my homey man, we started out together on In Living Color.”
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TheDjango Unchainedstar revealed that Lopez used to run to him when people gave her a hard time, not only because she was a newcomer but also because she was beautiful. He comforted her, and up to this day, the actress still remembers it.
Jamie Foxx and His Controversial Monologue About Jennifer Lopez in a Comedy Special
As with any celebrity friendship, there’s always a bit of controversy. After J.Lo’s interview was released, some fans brought up anold video speechof Foxx from a comedy special where he talked about his pal in a different light.
I know Jennifer from ‘In Living Color.’ She was a Fly Girl and everything like that. We go back. I remember before the JLo, you know. I mean, I remember when it was just, ‘Hey, ho!’
The audience gave a loud laugh after his statement. While this may stir old debate, it’s important to note that this was way back in 2002, so a lot of things have changed by then.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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