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Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Life at 50: 'We're Conditioned to Think, As Women, That It Would Be Over By Now'

Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Life at 50: 'We're Conditioned to Think, As Women, That It Would Be Over By Now'

Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of the latest issue of ES Magazine, out now.

Here’s what the Hustlers actress had to say…

On the liberating experience of playing a stripper in Hustlers: “I’m used to being on stage in sexy costumes, but I have three layers of tights and fishnets and a bodysuit. It was a brand-new feeling to come out practically naked, in front of all those men — 300 extras hooting and hollering — and dance for money. There’s something liberating and empowering about it, but you’re really out there, physically, emotionally and psychologically.”

On how she has survived the harsh film industry: “Ambition for sure, and also toughness. This business is not for the faint-hearted — it eats people up. To survive in it for as many years as I have, you’ve got to have a tough skin.”

On how she’s getting better with age: “Did I think I would be doing this at 50? I didn’t think I’d stop, but I didn’t know that it would be the best moment of my life. We’re conditioned to think, as women, that it would be over by now. And the truth is, it’s not like that at all. I find myself growing and getting better every year and that’s exciting.”

On her upcoming wedding to Alex Rodriguez: “[Marriage is] important for both of us. We both come from traditional Latin families and we want that. Everyone wants somebody to grow old with. At the end of the day, how much work can you do, how much money can you make, and what does it all matter? It doesn’t, really.”

For more from Jennifer, head to standard.co.uk.

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