Jennifer Lopez Believes God Gave Her The ‘Selena’ Biopic Role For A Reason: ‘To Learn From Her’

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Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez‘s legacy on the 23rd anniversary of the release of her biopic Selena.

The “Let’s Get Loud” hitmaker took to Instagram on March 21 to share an emotional tribute video in which she honored the late Mexican-American singer, who was killed 25 years ago on March 31. “I can’t believe it’s been 23 years since this incredible movie came out and 25 years since her passing,” the 50-year-old wrote on social media. “Selena was such an inspiration to me and I was so lucky to be chosen to play her.

As an artist, this movie truly was an experience I’m going to remember for the rest of my life,” Jen added, asking fans to share their best Selena memories in the comments section.