Jennifer Lopez, 54, 指名するs Chita Rivera as one of the Hispanic 星/主役にするs who 炎d a path for her in Hollywood: 'She 奮起させるd me'

Jennifer Lopez?looked elegant in a beige gown on Thursday evening as she …に出席するd the Hispanic 連合's 年次の 2024 祝祭.?

The 54-year-old singer also 配達するd a message when receiving an award at the 年次の event.

The wife of Ben Affleck said she felt that so many help build up the Hispanic community in Hollywood before her.

JLo 指名するd Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera 同様に as Sonia Sotomayer and Dr. Ellen Ochoa as some of the women who have been trailblazers before her.

'Let us embrace our 遺産, celebrate our 多様制, and stand 部隊d as we work に向かって a brighter 未来,' said the This Is Me... Now 星/主役にする.

'To those 直面するing challenges or 不確定s, please remember that you 事柄, you are important, and you are not alone. Together, here with the Hispanic 連合, we stand beside you, ready to support and uplift you.'?

Jennifer Lopez attended the Hispanic Federation's annual 2024 gala on Thursday. The wife of Ben Affleck said she felt that so many help build up the Hispanic community in Hollywood before her. JLo named Rita Moreno , Chita Rivera as well as Sonia Sotomayer as her icons

Jennifer Lopez …に出席するd the Hispanic 連合's 年次の 2024 祝祭 on Thursday. The wife of Ben Affleck said she felt that so many help build up the Hispanic community in Hollywood before her. JLo 指名するd Rita Moreno , Chita Rivera 同様に as Sonia Sotomayer as her icons

Chita Rivera seen in 1969.?After making her Broadway debut as a dancer in Guys and Dolls (1950), she went on to originate roles in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West Side Story (1957), Velma Kelly in Chicago (1975), and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993)

Chita Rivera seen in 1969.?After making her Broadway debut as a ダンサー in Guys and Dolls (1950), she went on to 起こる/始まる 役割s in Broadway musicals such as Anita in West 味方する Story (1957), Velma Kelly in Chicago (1975), and the 肩書を与える 役割 in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993)

She began her speech with:?'It is a 特権 to 証言,証人/目撃する Lin and Luis's unwavering かかわり合い to amplifying the 発言する/表明するs of the Hispanic communities and 支持する/優勝者ing 原因(となる)s that 事柄,' she said.

'Receiving the Hispanic 連合's Premio Orgullo Award, which celebrates bringing pride to our community, is not only a tremendous 栄誉(を受ける) but also a 責任/義務 that I don't take lightly.

'I 受託する this award on に代わって of all those who have built up our community long before me and those who continue to 奮起させる ? from Rita Moreno and Chita Rivera to 開拓するs like Sonia Sotomayer and Dr. Ellen Ochoa… and to Monica Gil and Karen Menendez Coller, who were both 栄誉(を受ける)d tonight.

'With the Hispanic 連合 and its 網状組織 of 献身的な partners, we have the 適切な時期 to make a 継続している difference, from education to the 環境, 移民/移住 to 災害 救済 援助, health and LGBTQ+ 率先s.

'Let us embrace our 遺産, celebrate our 多様制, and stand 部隊d as we work に向かって a brighter 未来. To those 直面するing challenges or 不確定s, please remember that you 事柄, you are important, and you are not alone. Together, here with the Hispanic 連合, we stand beside you, ready to support and uplift you.'?

The Hispanic 連合 祝祭 認めるs individuals who have made a 継続している 衝撃 in Latino communities across the country.?

議長,司会を務めるd by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the 祝祭 raised more than $3.3 million in support of Latino 原因(となる)s, breaking HF’s fundraising 記録,記録的な/記録する for the third year in a 列/漕ぐ/騒動.

'Our 祝祭 is an 適切な時期 for us to 栄誉(を受ける) and celebrate the amazing 集団の/共同の of Latino community 支持するs, philanthropists, 商売/仕事 leaders, and public servants that make our work possible,'?said Frankie Miranda, 大統領,/社長 and CEO of Hispanic 連合.'

Jennifer with Lin Manuel Miranda

Jennifer with Lin Manuel Miranda?

She received the Premio Orgullo Awar
d at the 2024 Hispanic Federation Gala; seen with Miranda

She received the Premio Orgullo Award at the 2024 Hispanic 連合 祝祭; seen with Miranda

Lopez said:?'Let us embrace our 遺産, celebrate our 多様制, and stand 部隊d as we work に向かって a brighter 未来'

'The model of the 連合 is 中心d on community and 連合-building, and it’s that 焦点(を合わせる) that’s 許すd us to create groundbreaking 率先s that 供給する care, 避難, and 権力を与える diverse Latino families and communities across the nation.

'We thank our amazing 祝祭 議長,司会を務める Lin-Manuel Miranda and our stellar group of honorees ? 全世界の superstar Jennifer Lopez, M?nica Gil, Macy’s and Centro Hispano of Dane 郡 ? for making this event so memorable and impactful for us and our community. Our time is indeed now!'

On Instagram, she captioned the 蒸し暑い snaps: '@hispanic_federation @lin_manuel'?

Lopez cut an elegant figure in a pale gold gown

Lopez 削減(する) an elegant 人物/姿/数字 in a pale gold gown

The 54-year-old singer looked nothing short of sensational as she wore a pale gold gown which 誇るd a sweetheart neckline, a ruched 詳細(に述べる)ing, and a daring 分裂(する) in the 脚

At the 祝祭, 議長,司会を務めるd by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer was honoured with the Premio Orgullo award for 支持するing for Latino 原因(となる)s.?

Jennifer has been spending time in her hometown in 最近の days as she 作品 on rebranding her This Is Me... Now 小旅行する.

によれば Variety, the hitmaker's 小旅行する is now called This Is Me... Live, after it was 初めは marketed as This Is Me... Now: The 小旅行する. It will 報道によれば 焦点(を合わせる) on her greatest 攻撃する,衝突するs.?

The 報告(する)/憶測 明らかにする/漏らすd that seven shows in August ― in Cleveland, Raleigh, Nashville, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans and Houston ― were cancelled 予定 to low ticket sales.

Sources 以前 told Billboard that 'the dates were scotched 予定 to 大勝するing 問題/発行するs but that new shows have been 追加するd and will be 発表するd soon.'

The remarket is 推定する/予想するd to draw in fans of her previous chart-topping music, which may attract listeners who didn't connect with This Is Me... Now.

Jennifer …に出席するd the 開始する,打ち上げる of her 最新の intimates collection in 共同 with lingerie brand Intimissimi in the Big Apple on Sunday.?

She 完全にするd the look with a matching cape and その上の accessorised with a diamond choker necklace and droplet earrings

She stopped by the 旗艦 蓄える/店 位置を示すd in Midtown Manhattan to celebrate the 開始する,打ち上げる.

Per the website, the 範囲 is 述べるd as 'basics (手先の)技術d with a blend of luxurious ultralight microfiber that feels like silk.'

Lopez married husband Ben Affleck in 2022, after they 再燃するd their romance in 2021 ― nearly twenty years after calling off their first 約束/交戦.

She 株 16-year-old fraternal twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Affleck is father to Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Sam, 12, who he 株 with ex-wife Jennifer 獲得する.?