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Jennifer Lopez

These future stars all have one thing in common — they went on to have amazingly successful careers. Their earlier years, however, are about as different as can be. Read on to find out how these A-listers became the people we know on the big screen!

The multi-talented Jennifer Lopez was a national track competitor, softball player and gymnast in high school. She landed her first minor role in a film at 16 years old, and to her parent's dismay set out to pursue an acting career shortly after graduating. Her parents believed success as a movie star would be difficult for a Latina, but Lopez disagreed. And did she ever prove them wrong!

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