J. Lo Speaks On Breaking Free Of Expectations: “I Don’t Understand Why You Can’t Be An Actress, A Singer, And Dancer…”

Dawning multiple, stunning pieces for her Instyle Magazine feature, Jennifer Lopez opens up about herself, the new women’s empowerment movement, and her current relationship with Aaron Rodriguez.

Lopez opened up about dealing with the double standards in the entertainment business, and being a women in general. “It has taken time,” she says, “but I think we’re in a very powerful moment where women are going, ‘Wait a minute. We’re not afraid to say what we deserve.’ ”

Lopez continues to speak on the expectations placed on people, especially women, in the entertainment business. “I don’t understand why you can’t be an actress and a singer and dancer as well. Like, that’s how this whole business started. Entertainment! And why can’t you be funny and also be a dramatic actress? OK, some people can’t do both. But if they can, let them!”

Lopez has built her career being multifaceted, being a singer, dancer, actor, a judge, and for in the past 10 years, a mom. Regardless of how you feel, Lopez is one of the modern day trailblazers for being a diverse woman in the entertainment business. Times have changed, and she was one of the faces in the forefront.

“When I first started,” she says, “it was always a matter of ‘Am I good? Am I good enough? Do I need to be better? What can I do to be better?’ Now I know I’m really good at this. So I just want to do it.”

Check out the full interview here.