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NEWS/ Happy Birthday, ! Superstar Mom Turns 43 by Kaelyn Malkoski Tue., Jul. 24, 2012 5:00 AM PDT

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Listen up, ladies and gents. Today is a big, big day.

Drop what you're doing, read this and get ready to celebrate. Why, do you ask? MOST READ It's none other than Jennifer Lopez's 43rd birthday!

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At this point in her life, Ms. Lopez has lots to celebrate: two beautiful children, 4-year-old twins Max and Emme, a world tour with heartthrob , sexy new boyfriend, dancer Casper Smart, a net worth of an estimated $150 million and a role in the newly released film, What to Expect When You're Expecting, to name a few. (Did we mention NEWS that this year, Forbes ranked her as d'orazio number one on its list of 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World?)

So, to sum up J.Lo's career? Kick. Ass.

The Renaissance woman is well known for pretty much anything she does. Everything she touches turns to gold (and when we are referring to her discography, we mean that literally).

READ: Jennifer Lopez on Working With Her Beau—and Will She Be Back for Another Season of ?

She's known for her singing, establishing her name in 1999 with On the 6 and subsequently releasing J.Lo (2001), This Is Me… Then (2002), Rebirth (2005), Como TV SCOOP Ama una Mujer (2007), Brave (2007) and Love? (2011). To say she has been wildly SHOCKING DEATH successful as a musical artist would be an understatement—homegirl has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. The show's executive producer explai they killed off [SPOILER]! She's known for her dancing, starting her career as a backup dancer for and shimmying her way to the top since her dancing debut. And, well, that world-famous booty may have had something to do with her rapid success.

She's known for her long laundry list of ex-boyfriends, including A-listers , Cris Judd, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ojani Noa and , whom she was married to from 2004 to 2011. READ: Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez Sound Off on Paparazzi in New Doc PHOTOS $ellebrity WORST DRESSED She's known for her acting, gaining recognition in her debut film Money Train (1995) and appearing in leading roles in The Wedding Planner (2001), Maid in (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), Monster-in-Law (2005) and most recently, What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). (Yes, she's won awards along with the films.)

Finally, she's known for her "judging" skills as a former American Idol judge alongside Randy Jackson and the legendary Steven Tyler. As of yesterday, the equally- as-megafamous was offered $18 million (for one year, may we add) to replace Jen. Today's Hottest Pics

READ: Bikini Shot of the Day: Jennifer Lopez Wows in White

Have we exhausted you yet?! Didn't think so.

It is arguable that this dancing diva has become even more eloquent and more beautiful and more talented and more successful with age—even though we still loved her when she was just . Jennifer has lots to be proud of and lots of reasons to party.

It's safe to say we can hardly wait until she turns 44…

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Dan Tue Jul 24 2012 +4 reply report Is it me? or is she getting older by the minute???

Who cares Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report Please make her go away.

SANDRA Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report SHE IS GORGEUS!!

Haterz Tue Jul 24 2012 +1 reply report And you're illiterate. Can you imagine if you went to another country and its people didn't know how to read and write their OWN language. Then again, it is the E! Online comment board. The average IQ here is around 65. Is there anyone in Hollywood that is MORE full of themselves than J-Lo? Is it possible? What's so insulting about J-Lo is the fact that she IS ghetto trash. She looks every bit of 43.

Kell Tue Jul 24 2012 +3 reply report Wow E!, you guy's really Glorify this woman ALOT! Anyways, Happy Birthday J-Lo!

kushi Tue Jul 24 2012 +1 reply report she is very glorious

Olivia Tue Jul 24 2012 +1 reply report i luv Jlo, stunning woman, a great actress and an amazing singer!!!!!!!! She looks very young for her age!!!!!!!! xxxjloxxx

marie Tue Jul 24 2012 -1 reply report An amazing singer? You are joking, right?

Kushi Akshara Tue Jul 24 2012 +1 reply report Never let smthng go, that you’ve worked soooooooooooo hard 2 get.

zhanemorgon Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report i'm liking it

Jess Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report Why bother to comment if ya'll just going to be mean? Ya'll must have some kind of interest in her if ya'll are wasting ya'll time to comment!...Anyways Happy Birthday Jennifer! Hope you have a great one and your looking fabulous!:)

George Jobson Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report I like to wish Jennifer Lopez a happy Birthday.

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Megan Botha Tue Jul 24 2012 reply report Happy Birthday i wish you the best and you must have amazing party. JLO you must get on the floor I love you

Megan Botha Tue Jul 24 2012 +3 reply report Happy Birthday i wish you the best and you must have amazing party.JLO you must get on the floor I love you <3<3

Megan Botha Tue Jul 24 2012 +1 reply report Happy Birthday i wish you the best and you must have amazing party.JLO you must get on the floor I love you lisa Tue Jul 24 2012 -1 reply report So what did Casper get her for her birthday? Nothing...again!!!

HoneyWest Tue Jul 24 2012 +3 reply report HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jennifer, I hope you have many more! You look great for your age [43]! I really wish you the best sweetheart!

Brittany Tue Jul 24 2012 +2 reply report WOW!! JLO looks great!

Kuda Hitam Wed Jul 25 2012 +1 reply report nice

Kuda Hitam Wed Jul 25 2012 reply report nice

Duh! Wed Jul 25 2012 -1 reply report Wonder where her career will be a year from now after she left American Idol? Probably going nowhere just like before her stint in American Idol.

Linda Wed Jul 25 2012 +1 reply report Happy Birthday Jennifer. And E doesnt glorify her... She does that all on her own! I can sum up her career by saying its "kick **** You Rock J Lo!!! Congrats on all your success. You work hard and deserve it!! Dont hate people, shows your jealousy. lol too cute..

sexy Wed Jul 25 2012 +1 reply report Happy birthday Jennifer! Love you. By the way, she looked awesome at her Newark concert!

Liz Wed Jul 25 2012 +1 reply report Not a fan of JLo, but Happy Birthday anyway. You look great.

Farris Flagg Thu Jul 26 2012 reply report What Awards Had She Won?!!!! What Grammy Awards Had She Won?!!!!! Anyone Can Sell And Make Money.

banana Thu Jul 26 2012 reply report did she have to give her b/f the money to buy her a birthday gift? keep away from my son!

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