We can't help but notice that as the years continue to go by, Jennifer Lopez just, well, looks the same. Not too long ago, the singer even went makeup-free in an Instagram video, where she shared the secret to her youthful glow. But now, a 25-year-old video has emerged and it looks like it could've been filmed yesterday.
Jenny posted the throwback videos to her Instagram from 1997, where at the time, the legend would have been 27(ish). The only thing remotely different is the bouffant hair and glittery eye makeup.
Ageing? J-Lo doesn’t know her.
The post was in honour of it being 25 years since Jennifer portrayed legendary Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez in the movie Selena. Alongside the incredible throwbacks from the movie and a picture of Selena herself, Jennifer paid a heart-warming tribute to the Queen of Tejano music in her caption.
She wrote: "What a very special day … we’re celebrating 25 years of SELENA! 🌹 Today we celebrate and honor Selena’s legacy and music. This movie means so much to me … Selena and her family mean so much to me, and I was so lucky to be chosen to play her. I’ll never forget this time in my life and it’s an honor as an artist to have been part of the magic that is this movie ✨#SelenaMovie25 #SelenaQuintanilla @selenaqofficial".
Of course, Jennifer's position as a celebrity plays a big part in her incredible skin – the singer has access to the best skin treatments and products around. But in an interview with Elle, Jen once shared that she practices daily affirmations to feel her best self. So, let’s all practice what she preaches.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
