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Jennifer Lopez had one of the most amazing years of her life in 2008. She stayed in the news for things other than movies and music, and still managed to impress us with her athletic ability and down-to-earth family attitude.
Here are Jennifer’s top 10 moments of 2008:
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10. Getting Pregnant
Jennifer tried for years to get pregnant. Years and years and years! While there were rumors that she used in vitro (because she was pregnant with twins) she maintains that it was all natural. More than that, twins run in Jennifer’s family.
Jennifer was on tour with hubby Marc Anthony during her pregnancy, and chose the last night they played at the time for her “official” announcement. Here’s a video clip of that moment. Check out how excited everyone is. So cute. What a fun and happy moment.
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9. Out of Sight Best Movie
An Entertainment Weekly poll listed the “50 sexiest movies ever made” and J-Lo’s Out of Sight was at the very top of the list. Why is this a big deal for her? Because during 2008 she wasn’t acting in movies, nor did she have any movies released. She was off the radar, as they say in the acting world. But our J-Lo is never entirely off the radar, is she?
There were a lot of things that made Out of Sight a great movie. Great writing, film work, and acting. But it’s the chemistry between Jennifer and George Clooney that really makes it all work.
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8. Gala for Marian Wright Edelman
Jennifer Lopez made it clear this year that she wanted to do good things for kids. She created a charity and also actively spoke out about the welfare of children. In August she hosted a gala event for Marian Wright Edelman, creator of the Children’s Defense Fund. This was a big event for J-Lo because she made her voice known by helping to honor another advocate for children. Here’s a video of Jennifer interview Ms. Edelman.
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7. Vocation in Portofino
Didn’t it seem that J-Lo was gone all summer? Her vacation in Italy gave us tons of great photos that showed a relaxed and happy Jennifer. For someone who is driven as much as she is, seeing her swimming and strolling along the streets with Marc Anthony was really a treat. It was also nice to see her taking a healthy approach to losing the baby weight. She swam and wore a bikini and looked healthy as well as fit.
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6. Marriage Renewal
J-Lo and Marc decided to renew their marriage vows in October. There was speculation that there was trouble with their marriage, and that’s why they had the renewal ceremony. There were also rumors that said the two were so happy with the way their life was that they wanted to renew their vows. You decide what to believe.
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5. Elle Cover and Interview
Jennifer Lopez graced the cover of Elle magazine in October, and she looked absolutely gorgeous. She also had a huge spread with photos like these:
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4. Deseo for Men
Jennifer released her first men’s fragrance in 2008. J-Lo is known for having one of the best celebrity scents around, and Deseo for Men is bound to be another hit.
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3. Benjamin Button Premiere
There were a couple things that made the Benjamin Button premiere stand out for J-Lo. First and foremost, she didn’t have her wedding ring on. This sparked all kinds of rumors that Jen and Marc were on the outs. There’s even a rumor that they will break up ON Valentine’s Day.
But more than that, Jennifer looked terrific at the premiere. She made it clear that she is ready to act in another movie. Her appearance (and the headlines that followed) made it clear that Jennifer Lopez is still relevant in pop culture today. She will get your attention either by vying for a new movie role or by wearing a form fitting dress or by not wearing her wedding ring. In other words, she makes you take notice.
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2. Triathlon
We thought she was crazy when she announced in People magazine that she would like to do a triathlon. Her announcement came right after she gave birth. The triathlon was only months away. And oh yeah… she had never done one before!
But of course, why would we doubt J-Lo? She not only finished the race, she had a respectable time, raised money for charity, and had a party for her husband the very same night (on a different COAST!) That’s our J-Lo!
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1. The Birth of Max and Emme!
Of COURSE the birth of Jennifer’s twins was the highlight of her year! She had two adorable babies that she had longed for all her life. We can’t wait to see how these (bound to be) talented kids grow up and learn from their mama! We look forward to seeing them, and to what’s next for Jennifer Lopez.
Images: Bauer-Griffin