Emotions ran high for Jennifer Lopez as she was honored with the Generation Award at the recent MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica. The tears began to fall as she expressed gratitude to her two children for showing her the true meaning of love, and also thanked both those who have remained genuine and those who have not. To top it off, she gave a special shoutout to her fiancé Ben Affleck towards the conclusion of her speech, playfully adding, “Ben and everyone at home, save me a seat at dinner tonight. I promise to be back by 7!”
Emotional: During the MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica, Jennifer Lopez, 52, became teary-eyed as she graciously accepted the Generation Award on Sunday. Expressing heartfelt gratitude, the talented entertainer acknowledged her supporters and even those who may have doubted her along the way, offering a different kind of thank you speech.
Receiving a standing ovation from the audience, Lopez reflected on the many individuals she has collaborated with in her film career. She emphasized the importance of working with talented people and credited them for her success in Hollywood since the 1980s. She admitted feeling fortunate to have worked with individuals who have pushed her to be better.
Originally from the Bronx, New York, Lopez emphasized the importance of living the truth in order to authentically create art. She shared that her unique list of thank yous was inspired by her belief that true artistry stems from lived experiences.
Love is priceless: When JLo expressed her gratitude towards ‘true love,’ she became emotional and acknowledged both those who deceived her and those who remained faithful.
More moments of emotional vulnerability: Lopez expressed gratitude towards those individuals who doubted her abilities, whether it was said directly to her or behind her back, stating that she believes she wouldn’t have succeeded without their skepticism.
True event: The actor, vocalist, and performer expressed gratitude towards ‘setbacks and unsuccessful outcomes for imparting resilience to me,’ and her teenage twins Max and Emme, ‘for unveiling the power of love,’ causing her to become emotional.
Acknowledging the support from fans, the individual expressed gratitude towards their role in the success of the movies, recognizing that their participation was essential.
Highlighted: Lopez took a moment to express her gratitude towards her manager, Benny Medina, whom she described as “the one person who supported me from the start.”
