Jennifer Lopez.
Jennifer LopezSTX Films/Netflix
  • When she was referred to as a "criminally under appreciated performer", J.J. cried.

  • She got a second Golden Globe nomination for her role in "Hustlers".

  • Lopez's role in "Hustlers" got her a lot of attention, but she has never been nominated for an Academy Award.

A scene from her documentary "Halftime" is featured in an article about her performance in the film "Hustlers", which was released on Tuesday.

Ramona was a role model for a group of exotic dancers who planned to scam rich patrons of a strip club out of millions of dollars. The plot is based on an article published in New York Magazine.

Most of the praise for "Hustlers" is dedicated to Lopez, who fronts the film as the ring leader Ramona, according to Lopez. She may be in the running for her first Academy Award.

Jennifer Lopez
The Netflix documentary "Halftime" follows Jennifer Lopez's career.(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

The singer paused to take in the impact of the words and tear up when they hit her.

Lopez addressed how negative criticism of her talent affected her emotionally in the film.

The star admitted at the 25 minute mark of the film that he had a low self-esteem. I believed a lot of what they said. I was not a good singer, I was not a good actress, and I was not a good dancer. I wasn't good at many things. I was not even a part of this place. I don't understand why I wouldn't just leave.

Lopez said she felt like she was being mistreated by the media.

In 1998 she was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Selena Quintanilla Pérez in "Selena." Quintanilla Pérez was murdered by her friend and former fan club manager.

Jennifer Lopez in "Halftime."Netflix

Lopez said in "Halftime" that she was told she wouldn't win the Golden Globe for "Selena" but that she was just happy to be nominated. She has never been nominated for an Academy Award for her work.

Lopez was disappointed when she didn't win the Golden Globe for "Hustlers" and didn't get an Oscar nomination.

She said she thought she had a chance at the end of the movie.

Jennifer Lopez in "Halftime."Netflix

She said she felt bad for the people who have been working for her for a long time. They wanted it so much. I want them for me. It's a validation of everything they do.

Lopez told a friend that she got an Oscar nomination but woke up and realized she didn't. She told her friend not to be upset by the snub.

The movie "Halftime" is available to watch on the internet.

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