Jennifer Lopez’s team initially expressed hesitation about her joining American Idol despite her subsequent success as a judge in seasons 10 to 11 and 13 to 15.
After a brief career hiatus, the “Hustlers” actress returned to the panel for three more seasons. Her fellow judges during her tenure included Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, and later Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.
Lopez’s role as a judge was a resurgence in her career, achieving success with the hit song “On the Floor” and securing a role in the crime series “Shades of Blue.”
In a recent article for Interview magazine, the 55-year-old shared that her team was concerned about her potentially being typecast as a reality TV personality.
The “Get Right” singer explained why she kept going: “I will do risky things because I believe they will work out.”
She noted that participating in “American Idol” or similar reality shows is often frowned upon and explained that the thought of such shows makes her very hesitant.
Lopez told Nikki Glaser in the interview, “‘American Idol’ was a big show at the time. The real issue was, what did I think I could bring to the table? When all my mentors were say, ‘Don’t do that,’ you’ll just be a reality TV star.'”
“No. I don’t think that’s what’s going to happen,” she told her team. “‘I think I have something to contribute.'”
The mother of two declared, “I love music, I love advising people, and I want to share what I know about the business. So it became about ‘Do I think I have What can be done about this?'”
In her thoughts, Lopez shares that she now relies on her intuition when deciding on business ideas. This strategy is said to have proven beneficial for her.
“When I make choices, even if they don’t seem like the best idea to others, if in my heart I feel it’s the right thing, no one can stop me from doing it.” “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” the singer said, adding: “When I go to Vegas, it’s the same.”
“They said, ‘That’s where entertainers go to die.’ And I said, ‘No.’ And it launched me into a whole new part of my life.”
Lopez was reportedly compensated a generous $12 million for the first season. In the following year, her earnings increased significantly with a $3 million increase, bringing her total salary to $15 million for the season.
When she returned in 2013, she was paid a substantial salary of $17.5 million per season, making her one of American Idol’s highest-earning judges.
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