Constance Marie Recalls Working With 'Powerhouse' 'Selena' Co-Star Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez go way back.The star guest hosted Monday's Entertainment Tonight, where she reflected on working alongside J.Lo on two major projects, 1995's and 1997's .

Chatting with ET's Kevin Frazier, Marie, 56, recalls how hard Lopez, 52, worked at the beginning of her career and what a «powerhouse» she is.«I could always see it in her eyes, you know.

Like, she worked harder than anybody I ever knew. She got up earlier than anybody I ever knew and she wanted it more than anybody I have ever known,» Marie remembers. «She’s just, like, a powerhouse!»«And we had a long journey because she played my mother in…, and then I played her mother in ,» she continues. «Just the evolution of Jennifer from beginning to that time, and then on.

I mean, honestly, God bless her because she just took the reins [and] look at her!»It's been almost 25 years since the two worked together, and they've crossed paths a couple times.«Jennifer and I, girl, she's so busy!